Stadion Narodowy
The Stadion Narodowy im. Kazimierza Górskiego (Polish pronunciation: [ˈstadʲjɔn narɔˈdɔvɨ], English: Kazimierz Górski National Stadium),[6][7] known for sponsorship reasons as the PGE Narodowy since 2015 (with patron being added in 2021),[8] is a retractable roof football stadium located in Warsaw, Poland. It is used mostly for concerts and football matches and is the home stadium of Poland national football team.
"Stadion Narodowy im. Kazimierza Górskiego" redirects here. For the stadium in Płock, see Stadion im. Kazimierza Górskiego.Full name
PGE Narodowy im. Kazimierza Górskiego
State Treasury
PL.2012+
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58,580 (official)
56,826 (UEFA capacity)[3]
72,900 (concerts)
61,500[4][5]
2014 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship
Poland 3–0 Serbia, August 30, 2014
105 m × 68 m (344 ft × 223 ft)
Grass
Field
2008
2008–2011
29 January 2012
JSK Architekci [leader], gmp - Architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners, sbp[2]
Markus Pfisterer
Martin Hakiel
Martin Glass
Mariusz Rutz
Zbigniew Pszczulny
Marcin Chruslinski
With a seating capacity of 58,580, the stadium is the largest association football arena in Poland. Its construction was started in 2008 and was finished in November 2011. It is located on the site of the former Stadion Dziesięciolecia, at the Zieleniecka Avenue in Praga Południe district, near the city center. The stadium has a retractable PVC roof which unfolds from a nest on a spire suspended above the centre of the pitch.[9] The retractable roof is inspired by the cable-supported unfolding system of Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany, and is similar to the newly renovated roof of BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The stadium is also very similar to the Arena Națională in Bucharest in terms of age, capacity and the roof.
The National Stadium hosted the opening match (a group match), the 2 group matches, a quarterfinal, and the semifinal of the UEFA Euro 2012, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine.
The stadium is equipped with a heated pitch, training pitch, façade lighting, and underground parking. It is a multipurpose venue that is able to host sporting events, concerts, cultural events, and conferences. The official stadium opening took place on 19 January 2012, and the first football match was played on 29 February 2012. The match between the Poland national football team and the Portugal national football team ended with a 0–0 draw.[10]
The stadium hosted the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League final.
On 11 November 2022, the stadium roof was ordered closed with immediate effect due to construction issues with the roof.[11]
Events[edit]
Poland national football team matches[edit]
On February 29, 2012, 100 days before the start of UEFA Euro 2012 tournament, the Poland national football team, played the inaugural match against the Portugal national team which ended with a goalless draw.