Allianz Arena: The stadium in Munich

Allianz Arena: Facts and history of the stadium

The Allianz Arena is an architectural landmark in the northern district of Fröttmaning and one of Munich's most popular attractions. Underneath the distinctive 2,800 air cushions is LED lighting that can display 16 million colors and shines in red during FC Bayern home games. The maximum spectator capacity is 75,024 seats in total, but the games of the German record champion are almost always sold out, and tickets are practically never available for purchase on site.

FC Bayern club museum inside the stadium

The stadium was planned by architects Herzog & de Meuron and cost 340 million euros. The three tiers of stands, with an incline that steepens towards the top, provide an optimal view of the pitch. Guided tours of the stadium are offered on non-match days. The interactive FC Bayern Munich club museum inside the stadium displays the trophies and milestones of the soccer club founded in 1900.

About the history of the stadium

On May 30, 2005, the stadium was officially opened with the match between 1860 Munich (at that time still part-owner of the stadium) and 1. FC Nuremberg. This is where Germany's "summer fairy tale" began for the 2006 World Cup with the opening match between Germany and Costa Rica. In 2012, the arena hosted the UEFA Champions League final, which FC Bayern lost in an extremely unfortunate penalty shootout in the 'Finale Dahoam' (Bavarian for finals at home). With the Allianz Arena, Munich was the only German venue for Euro 2020, and the opening match and five other matches will be played there for Euro 2024.

Facts about the Allianz Arena

• Location: Fröttmaning in the North of Munich
• Opening: 2005
• Maximum capacity: 75,024 seats in total (70,000 seats at international matches)
• Construction costs: 340 million euros
• Dimensions: 258 meters in length, 227 meters in width, 50 meters in height.
• Outer shell material: A feather-light ETFE film just 0.2 millimeters thick, that withstands even harsh weather, is flame-retardant, does not age and cleans itself through rain