EURO 2012 Stadium in Lviv (Ukraine)


Lviv stadium will be built from the ground up especially for this greatest even in Ukraine’s sports history. Design works are already completed and now local authorities have proceeded to construction itself. Different dates as to putting this stadium in commission have been announced. So far, the construction works have started and Ukraine’s authorities promise to keep up with schedule and finish works on time. The stadium project has been developed by Albert Wimmer ZT Gmbh. Lviv stadium will comply with the latest UEFA requirements to sports facilities. Stadium in Lviv will be a part of a shopping and show center. It is expected to have over 30 thousand seats. Lviv stadium will host group matches of EURO 2012. As for now it has got only one name that is widely used in press and local community – Lemberg which is the name “Lviv” in German. Still the official name is to be further discussed.
Stadium for EURO 2012 in Kyiv (Ukraine)
  This is perhaps the most famous stadium in Ukraine, built in 1920s. It used to host games of Dynamo Kyiv and national football team. In 1999 Kyiv stadium underwent some renovation, but now it is closed for a complete reconstruction for European Football championship. Its capacity is over 80 thousand seats. After endless tenders renovation works started and upon completion the capacity will be 69,004. Construction works are planned to be finished in 2011. Kyiv Olimpiysky stadium will host group matches, one quarter final and final game of EURO 2012.
EURO 2012 Stadium in Kharkiv (Ukraine)
  The stadium was opened in 1926, having underwent renovations in mid 1960s and 1970s. When it became clear that Metalist (this is official name of the stadium) should face another renovation to comply with UEFA requirements and increase capacity which will be over 41 thousand seats. Renovations will touch roof and general modernization, as well as aesthetic improvements.
Euro 2012 Stadium in Donetsk (Ukraine)
  Donbass arena was opened on 29 August 2009 which became one of the major sports related events in Ukraine. The stadium meets UEFA requirements to elite 5 start stadiums. Construction was sponsored by FC Shakhtar owner, businessman Rinat Akhmetov who spent USD 400 million to open one of the best stadiums in Europe. The construction process lasted for 1,158 days.
Stadium in Warsaw (Poland)
 
The National Stadium is under construction at the moment. It is being built on the site of former Stadion Dziesięciolecia. A new stadium is expected to have the capacity of 55,000 seats. Construction works began in 2008 and the stadium is expected to be put in commission in June 2011. Opening EURO 2012 game will be held in the National Stadium in Warsaw. It will also host 2 group matches, 1 quarterfinal and a semifinal.
When construction works started a time capsule was set. It contained flags of Poland, EU and the city of Warsaw, as well as coins, banknotes, newspapers etc.
The National Stadium will be a part of a sport complex with indoor sports arena, swimming pool, hotels, conferences center and catering. Along with the stadium a nearby metro station is also undergoing renovation works.
Construction works are sponsored by Polish government.
EURO 2012 Stadium in Poznan (Poland)
  Stadion Miejski (city Stadium) in Poznan was opened in 1980 and the n underwent renovation in
2003-2010 (total renovation costs about EUR 160 million). The stadium will double its capacity especially for EURO 2012 (43,000 seats). A car park and a training field will be also constructed. City stadium will host some group matches during EURO 2012.
Gdansk Stadium for EURO 2012 (Poland)
  Baltic Arena (now called PGE Arena Gdańsk) is the stadium in Poland being constructed at the time. Construction works stared in 2008. The stadium is expected to be finished in early 2011.
It is a purely football stadium which means that there are no athletic tracks, so fans can enjoy game sitting (or standing) right at the football field. Dimensions of the stadium will be 105*68 meters. The stadium does not have a sliding roof due to financial issues and work deadlines. PGE Arena Gdańsk capacity will be 44,000 seats (1,500 VIP seats and 50 seats for disabled among them). It will host group matches and one quarterfinal.
New Stadium in Wroclaw (Poland)
  A new City Stadium (Stadion Miejski) will have a capacity of 42,771 seats. Construction works began in April 2009. The stadium is expected to be completely built in June 2011. At first, local Polish authorities decided to renovate Olympic Stadium, but then the decision was made to build a new one. The stadium still does not have a name (current name is informal).
Traditionally, the new stadium will comply with the strictest UEFA requirements to stadiums. It will have VIP zone, press center and places for disabled fans. It is interesting that the stadium will also have an indoor swimming pool.
City Stadium will host 3 group matches.