Arena AufSchalke
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2010 IIHF World Championship Opening Game) Football: 62,271 (Regular sellout) | |
Field size | 105 × 68 m |
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Construction | |
Built | 1998–2001 |
Opened | 13 August 2001 |
Construction cost | €191 million |
Architect | Hentrich, Petschnigg und Partner[1] |
Tenants | |
FC Schalke 04 (2001–present) Germany national football team (selected matches)
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Website | |
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Arena AufSchalke (German pronunciation: [aˈʁeːnaː ʔaʊfˈʃalkə]), currently known as Veltins-Arena (pronounced [ˈfɛltɪnsʔaˌʁeːnaː]) for sponsorship reasons, is a retractable roof football stadium in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It opened on 13 August 2001, as the new home ground for FC Schalke 04.
It hosted the
History
Plans to construct a new stadium emerged[
Site and layout
The site chosen for Schalke 04's new stadium is in the direct vicinity of the old Parkstadion, on an extensive piece of club owned property known as the "Berger Feld". Unfortunately,[tone] two mine shafts of the "Consolidation" and "Hugo" coal-mines run directly beneath this field at a depth of 800 m.[citation needed] These shafts (in use until 2000) would have caused unwanted shifts and tensions that could have[according to whom?] compromised the structural integrity of the stadium.[citation needed] To avoid this, the main axis was rotated from the classic north–south arrangement to a northeast–southwest alignment, making the arena parallel to the mines.
The Veltins-Arena was created as a multi-functional arena of two tiers that completely surround the playing field. These allow for a league capacity of 62,271 spectators (standing and seated) and an international capacity of 54,740. For league matches, the North stand is left as standing rows (capacity: 16,307) to accommodate the Schalke 04 fans,[vague] while for international matches, these are converted to seats (capacity: 8,600). The 72 VIP lounges form a ring around the entire stadium, separating the first tier from the second tier. On the main Western grandstand, the VIP capacity is increased by a second level of lounges directly beneath the main belt.
The foundation for the stadium was created out of cast concrete and 600,000 cubic metres (21,000,000 cu ft) of packed slag, a waste product from the steel smelting industry.[citation needed] These were packed into mounds to support the four main stands, which were made out of pre-fabricated, reinforced concrete sections.[citation needed] Leading into the four corners of the arena are 4.50 by 4.50 metres (14.8 ft × 14.8 ft) tunnels, which serve both as access for construction and assembly, and as ventilation for the interior.
Roof and pitch
The Veltins-Arena features a
Like the Sapporo Dome in Japan, the State Farm Stadium and Allegiant Stadium in the U.S. and the GelreDome in the Netherlands,[citation needed] the Veltins-Arena features a slide-out pitch. Supported by a 11,400-tonne (11,200-long-ton; 12,600-short-ton) substructure, the playing field can be moved in and out of the stadium within four hours.[citation needed] This has several advantages:
- The grass playing surface can grow under normal outside conditions without suffering from a lack of circulation and light as in other arenas.
- The football pitch is not damaged during indoor events such as concerts.
- The floor of the multi-functional hall can be converted and retro-fitted within a short amount of time.
- The outside area that is not occupied by the field can be used as parking facilities for buses during football matches.
Catering and venues
To provide for over 60,000 spectators, the Veltins-Arena is equipped with an abundance[tone] of catering facilities. With 15 small restaurants, 50 grilling stations and 35 cafés, the stadium can serve up to 2,500 kilograms (5,500 lb) of sausages, 7,000 pretzels, and 1,000 square metres (11,000 sq ft) of pizza in one day.[citation needed] These catering areas are connected to a 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) long beer-line, supplying them with roughly 52,000 litres (11,000 imp gal; 14,000 US gal) of beer per match day.
Other events
The Veltins-Arena has hosted an array[
2006 FIFA World Cup
The stadium was one of the venues for the 2006 World Cup. However, because FIFA controls all sponsorship associated with its tournaments (including that of competition venues),[citation needed] the arena was called FIFA World Cup Stadium Gelsenkirchen (German: FIFA WM-Stadion Gelsenkirchen; [ˈfiːfa ˈvɛltmaɪ̯stɐʃaftˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn ɡɛlzn̩ˈkɪʁçn̩]) during the World Cup.[citation needed] Wayne Rooney was sent off for England in the quarterfinal game against Portugal.[6]
The following games were played at the stadium during the 2006 World Cup:
Date | Time (CET) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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9 June 2006 | 21:00 | Poland | 0–2 | Ecuador | Group A | 52,000 |
12 June 2006 | 18:00 | United States | 0–3 | Czech Republic | Group E | 52,000 |
16 June 2006 | 15:00 | Argentina | 6–0 | Serbia and Montenegro | Group C | 52,000 |
21 June 2006 | 16:00 | Portugal | 2–1 | Mexico | Group D | 52,000 |
1 July 2006 | 17:00 | England | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (1–3 pen) | Portugal | Quarter-finals | 52,000 |
Speedway
2007 Speedway Grand Prix of Germany
The Veltins-Arena hosted the final Grand Prix of the 2007 motorcycle speedway World Championship season on 13 October 2007, the 2007 Speedway Grand Prix of Germany, the 100th Grand Prix in the history of the competition. It was billed[by whom?] as "The richest minute in motorsport".[citation needed] The winner of the event won US$100,000 by virtue of winning the final heat of the event, with each heat taking about one minute to complete.[citation needed] 25,000 fans saw the Grand Prix won by Swedish rider Andreas Jonsson, who beat American Greg Hancock, and Australians, Jason Crump and Leigh Adams in the final.[citation needed] Nicki Pedersen who went out of the competition at the semi-final stage was crowned World Champion.
The temporary speedway track at the Veltins-Arena was 300 metres (330 yards) in length.[citation needed] Andreas Jonsson and Greg Hancock jointly hold the four-lap record, having set a time of 56.9 seconds in heats 21 and 23 respectively.[7]
2008 Speedway Grand Prix of Germany The Veltins-Arena was supposed to host the 2008 Speedway Grand Prix of Germany. It was scheduled to take place on 11 October 2008. However, the meeting was cancelled because the track (temporary) was deemed unsafe by the
2010 Ice Hockey World Championship
The opening game of
2018 German Darts Masters
The stadium hosted the 2018 German Darts Masters. The event achieved a record-breaking attendance of 20,210, the most ever at a darts event. The event was won by Mensur Suljović.[10]
UEFA Euro 2024
The stadium will be one of the venues for the UEFA Euro 2024. However, due to sponsorship contracts, the arena will use its non-sponsored name during the tournament.
The following matches will be played at the stadium:
Date | Time (CEST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
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16 June 2024 | 21:00 |
Serbia | – |
England | ||
20 June 2024 | 21:00 |
Spain | – |
Italy | ||
26 June 2024 | 21:00 |
Georgia | – |
Portugal | ||
30 June 2024 | 18:00 |
Winner Group C | – |
3rd Group D/E/F |
Concerts
The arena is frequently used as a venue to host concerts. It has hosted three editions of the Rock im Pott festival, in 2012, 2013, and 2017, with artists like Placebo, The BossHoss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Biffy Clyro, Deftones, Casper, Tenacious D, Volbeat and System of a Down. The arena hosted other concerts besides Rock im Pott by artists like The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, Robbie Williams, Metallica, AC/DC, U2, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Hardwell, Ed Sheeran, Pur, Herbert Grönemeyer and Pink.
It is one of the stages for an upcoming Rammstein stadium tour and Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Eras Tour.
Inspiration of other stadiums
Highly acclaimed,[by whom?] the Veltins-Arena served as a model for State Farm Stadium. This stadium shares features with its German counterpart such as a retractable roof and a slide-out pitch. Veltins-Arena has also been a source of inspiration[vague] for Friends Arena. The arena also has ties to Lucas Oil Stadium. In that stadium, the retractable-roof also opens lengthwise from the center to the touchlines.
See also
References
- ^ "HPP Architekten, Arena AufSchalke, Multifunktionales Stadion in Gelsenkirchen". Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
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- ^ Vester, Mark (20 June 2009). "Klitschko Dominates, Batters Chagaev For The Stoppage". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Hampden bids to host European final in 2026 or 2027". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "Rooney's dismissal stuns England". 1 July 2006 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Gelsenkirchen Germany". Speedway Plus. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "BSI/FIM Statement". Benfield Sports International. 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2008 FIM FINAL SGP TICKETS NOW ON SALE!". Benfield Sports International. Retrieved 14 October 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "World Record Crowd At German Darts Masters". PDC. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
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Further reading
- Gernot Stick, Stadien 2006, Basel: Birkhäuser 2005
- Stahlbau Spezial: Arenen im 21. Jahrhundert, Berlin: Ernst & Sohn, Ausg. Januar 2005
External links
- Media related to Veltins-Arena at Wikimedia Commons
- Official site