Euro 2012 Stadium Profile: Arena Lviv, Lviv

Hailed as "one of the most comfortable arenas in Europe", Lviv's stadium design lends a very British feel to the atmosphere for three Group B matches

27 Nov 2011 01:00:00

ARENA LVIV, LVIV
Opened: 2011
Official capacity: 34,915
Highest attendance: 34,000
Ukraine v Austria, Nov '11


Euro 2012 Matches

Jun 9: Group B3 vs Group B4, 19.45 CET
Jun 13: Group B2 vs Group B4, 18.00 CET
Jun 17: Group B2 vs Group B3, 20.45 CET

Located

The stadium resides in the southern park of Lviv, and can easily be accessed by the city's tram network or by car.

Atmosphere

As well as its unconventional exterior, head of Euro 2012 Organizing Committee of Ukraine Markian Lubkivskiy boasts: “Uefa experts say today Arena Lviv could be called one of the most comfortable arenas of all Euro 2012 host stadiums. It is comfortable for fans because it offers a good view of the field from any seat in the stadium.”

Did You Know?

American singer Anastacia held a concert during the ground's opening ceremony in October 2011. 2004 Eurovision Song Contest winner Ruslana was also among those performing during the event.

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