Munich Football Arena – tournament stadium description

What matches will take place at Munich Football Arena during Euro 2024?

How Munich Football Arena compares to other Euro 2024 venues?

What is the history of Munich Football Arena?

The construction of the stadium was Bayern's initiative, but it was also helped by the awarding of the 2006 World Cup to Germany. Eventually, Bayern entered into a partnership with its derby rival, TSV 1860 Munich, which made public aid possible. The stadium was built between 2002 and 2005, and it hosted the opening match of the 2006 World Cup. Since the beginning, the stadium carries the commercial name Allianz Arena.

In 2017, after relegation to the Regionalliga, TSV 1860 returned to its former venue, Grünwalder Stadion. Since then, the stadium has been exclusively assigned to Bayern, and in 2018 even the seats were changed to clearly emphasize the stadium's connection to the club.

What does Munich Football Arena look like?

The facility has an original, though not very complicated, even radically symmetrical, oval form. Notably, for many people the arena evokes associations with... a tire. The distinguishing feature of the facility is its unique covering, created from 2784 rhomboidal air cushions, which can be illuminated in many colors at night.

The cushions are made of ETFE foil and are permanently inflated. Their rhomboidal shape alludes to motifs present in Bavarian symbols and Bayern's coat of arms. The unusual facade catches the eye and makes the facility seen as one of the most architecturally interesting stadiums in the world.

The stadium's stands are divided into three tiers and can accommodate about 75,000 spectators (70,000 after converting standing areas to seats), making the Allianz Arena the second largest stadium in Germany. The stadium has VIP areas, food and beverage outlets, as well as a Bayern store and museum.

What interesting facts are associated with Munich Football Arena?

• The Bayern museum, located in the stadium, is the largest club museum in Germany
• Situated next to the arena, the four-story underground parking garage offers 9800 parking spaces and is the largest stadium parking lot in Europe
• The stadium's façade, lit up at night, can be seen even from the Alps on the Austrian side
• Dynamic, rapidly changing arrangements are not displayed on the facade because they could distract drivers on the nearby highways

Where is Munich Football Arena located?

The facility was built in the northern suburbs of Munich, at the junction of two highways (A9 and A99). A wide esplanade leads to the stadium from the south, under which there is a four-story parking lot. The stadium can also be reached by subway.

For more information on the Munich Football Arena, see the stadium presentation on our website