Allianz Arena

Allianz Arena

　 　 Introduction The opening ceremony of the 2006 FIFA World Cup was held here. Completed in the summer of 2005 at a cost of €280 million, it can accommodate 66,000 spectators.

The façade of the Allianz Arena uses a transparent, air-filled material embedded with a lighting system that enables the outer walls to glow in red (when the stadium serves as the home ground for FC Bayern Munich), blue (for TSV 1860 Munich), or white (the color of the German national team’s kit). The membrane is only 0.2 mm thick and is made from EFTE material, traditionally used in greenhouse design. It undergoes seven layers of surface treatment to ensure even light and color transmission both inside and out, while appearing non-transparent from the outside. The membrane is self-cleaning, fire-resistant, insulating, and frost-proof, and helps maintain an internal atmospheric pressure of 350 pascals.

From a distance, the Allianz Arena resembles a life raft, which is why Germans have nicknamed it "Schlauchboot" (rubber boat). The seating stands have a very steep incline: the lower tier is nearly 24 degrees, the middle tier nearly 30 degrees, and the upper tier nearly 34 degrees. This steep vantage point significantly enhances the enthusiasm of fans.

The stadium was designed by Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron, which also designed Beijing's Bird’s Nest Stadium.

It is currently the home stadium for both FC Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 Munich. Transportation: Take subway line 6 and get off at Frottmaning.

Munich, Germany