Posted by WFD Staff

 











Capacity:    52,518

Seen on numerous occasions in the Champions League brimming with Shakhtar Donetsk fans, the 50,000+ arena can be one of the most exciting and noisy ground in all of Europe.

Designed by the British firm that also designed the Etihad Stadium and the Allianz the futuristic, UFO looking, stadium was originally thought to be for the host venue for the final, but the City itself was thought to not hold enough attractions for the tourist to warrant hosting the tournaments most vital game.

Situated in the northern part of the center of the city the Arena cost €320 million to build and was opened with a Beyonce concert on August 29^th 2009.

The 3,800 ton roof of steal will keep the atmosphere held in this cathedral of football that is often harshly over looked as one of the top football grounds in Europe.

 

Games: (All times are local)
France v England June 11th (19:00)
France v Ukraine June 15th (19:00)
England v Ukraine June 19th (21:45)

Quarterfinal #3
Winner of Group C v Runner-up of Group D June 23rd (21:45)

Semi-final #1
Winner of Quarterfinal #1 v Winner of Quarterfinal #3 June 27th (21:45)