Poznań Stadium

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The Stadion Poznań (Template:Langx), also called the Municipal Stadium in Poznań (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA".) and the Bulgarian Street Stadium (Template:Langx) after the road it is situated on, is an association football stadium in the Grunwald district of Poznań, Poland. It has a capacity of 42,837 (all seated).[1] The stadium was originally built between 1968 and 1980. From its inauguration in August 1980, Lech Poznań has used the ground as its main venue. It has also been used sporadically by Warta Poznań.[2]

In the years 2003–2010, the stadium underwent a complete reconstruction, including the building of four new fully covered stands.[3] Currently it is the fifth-largest stadium in Poland (after National Stadium, Silesian Stadium, Stadion Wrocław and Stadion Gdańsk) and third largest in Script error: No such module "Lang". (after the latter two).[4] The grand opening after final renovation took place on 20 September 2010, with Sting's Symphonicity Tour concert.

From July 2023 the stadium is called ENEA Stadion, for sponsorship reasons.[5]

History

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Stadium interior in 2010

Construction works of the Municipal Stadium began in 1968. Like most stadiums in those times, it was built on artificial hills on which concrete benches and crown of the stadium was later formed. The construction consisted of three stands (in a characteristic U-shaped style), while the place dedicated for the fourth stand was left free. Swimming pool and gyms were supposed to be built there, but that plan was never realized. It took almost 12 years to complete the whole structure. The first match of the new stadium was a 1–1 draw between Lech Poznan and Motor Lublin played on 23 August 1980 with an audience of 18,000 people. The first goal scorer for the home team at the new stadium was Marek Skurczyński.[6][7]

Six years later the most specific elements of the stadium were built - four 56-meter-high masts with floodlights whose total illuminance was 1890 lux. Floodlights were used for the first time in a match between National teams of Poland and Greece (2–1).[8]

Record attendance was noted on 8 April 1984, when the stadium was filled with about 45,000 spectators, while the official capacity at that time was only 40,000. The opponent was Widzew Łódź and the match ended 1–0 with a victory for Lech Poznan. A few years later, Municipal Stadium was equipped with an electronic scoreboard, which was placed behind the sector number 8. For many years, there had not been any modernization work besides installing new plastic chairs in the early 1990s.

In this stadium, Lech Poznan began its "golden age". In the 1980s and 1990s, Lech won five league titles (1982–83, 1983–84, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1992–93), three Polish Cups (1981–82, 1983–84, 1987–88) and two Polish Super Cups (1990, 1992).[9]

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The stadium when it was called "INEA Stadion"

Reconstruction

Process of complete reconstruction of the stadium began in mid-2003. The first stage of works was to complete the missing stand. The new North stand "completed" the characteristic U-shaped construction style of the stadium and increased its capacity by an additional 8,124 seats. The stand was opened in March 2004.[10] Almost two years later, the roof construction covering all seats on north stand was built.[11] At the same time, the stadium was equipped with an under-soil heating system. Also, floodlights mast modernization took place in the same year. In January 2006, construction of stands no. II (South stand) began in place of demolished old stadium's sections occupied by the Lech Poznań supporters section. This part of the stadium was traditionally called “Kocioł” (Polish “Boiler”). The construction of first two storeys of this 3-level stand were completed in February 2007, with work on the third one finalized in September 2008. This resulted in the increase in capacity of the entire stand to about 9,000 seats.[12]

After Poland was chosen as a co-hosting Nation for Euro 2012 the city authorities decided to revise the architectural concept of the stadium and thus a larger facility was decided to be built. The stadium capacity increased to about 45,000 seats. According to a new project stands no. I and III (along sidelines) were built as two-level constructions. Both have capacity for 13,750 spectators. VIP lounges, media zone, locker rooms, referees rooms and club facilities are located on the stand no. I. Whole seats located on stand no. III are dedicated strictly for football fans. All places on the stadium are seated – folding stadium seats are installed in such a way as to maintain a minimum 12 cm clearance between each other.[13]

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The stadium being renovated in 2009

Modernization and expansion project of the stadium was delivered by Modern Construction Systems. In comparison to the earlier architectural concepts, the last one changed the roof construction design. The concept introduced roof as a membrane in natural colors of silk. The whole membrane is divided into equal segments – each of them is 9 meters long and gives the impression of wavy-like shape. The roof forms a cohesive whole over stands I, II, and III. Part of the roof over the stand no. II is a movable structure, designed to ensure proper illumination of grass on some part of the pitch. Cubature of the stadium is 1,300,000 m2 and total area is 250,000 m2. The original architectural concept of stadium modernization from 2002, was finally replaced by concept designed in 2008. Construction work based on this concept took place in years 2008–2012.

Work on the stands no. I and III started in October 2008 and was completed in September 2010. New model of folding seats was installed on all four stands. They are wider than previous models, so the capacity of the stadium was reduced to 41,609, but in 2012 it was increased to the current capacity, 42,837.[14]

During reconstruction, it was decided to build steeper stands in order to promote spectator interaction with the players. However, a consequence of this solution is also poor grass growth on the football pitch because of sunlight hardly getting through.[15] This makes it necessary for turf to be exchanged a few times a year. It is hoped that the frequency of replacement will drop after the field rehabilitation carried out in August/September 2011.[16]

Stands characteristic

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Lech Poznan fans during a match
  • Stand no. I (length - 136.13 m / width - 58.64 m)

This is the main stand on the stadium. Facilities under the stands are designed for players (locker rooms, saunas, massage rooms etc.), press and special guests. Under the stand no. I there is also an underground parking for cars and buses The remaining storeys are dedicated for players, referees, fans and the press. Moreover, there are conference rooms, offices, storage and technical rooms located under the stand. Training grounds are located behind this stand.

  • Stand no. II - known as Kocioł (The Cauldron) (length - 128.73 m / width - 48.35 m)

Stand no. II is located on the side of the historical fortification structure named Fort VIII Grolman. The stand is the only three-level stand on the stadium dedicated for spectators. Some rooms located in south-west corner of stand no. II are reserved for a future hotel complex. There are the most fanatic fans of Lech Poznań.

  • Stand no. III (length - 136.13 m / width - 58.64 m)

East stand of the stadium is located on the side of Bułgarska street. This is second stand located behind sidelines. All five storeys with concession stands, toilets, and staircases are designed for spectators. Storage facilities, technical rooms, warehouse and staff rooms are located on lower levels on this stand. In addition, at the level + 3.30 two conference rooms with a capacity of 25 and 50 people are located.

  • Stand no. IV (length - 189.00 m / width - 42.80 m)

North stand was built first, before revisions of stadium's architectural concept took place. This is the smallest stand on the stadium with all space and rooms dedicated for the spectators. The structure is composed of four storeys. At the level of + 6.60 there are seats for disabled persons.[13]

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Stadium as seen from Bulgarska St.

Poland national football team matches

Nr Competition Date Opponent Result Attendance Scorers for Poland
1 Friendly 17 November 2010 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Ivory Coast flag alias = Flag of Côte d'Ivoire.svg flag alias-1959 = Flag of Côte d'Ivoire (WFB 2009).gif flag alias-2004 = Flag of Cote d'Ivoire (2004 World Factbook).gif size = variant = name = altlink = national football team

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3–1 42,000 Robert Lewandowski (2), Ludovic Obraniak
2 15 November 2011 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Hungary flag alias = Flag of Hungary.svg flag alias-1848 = Flag of Hungary (1848-1849, 1867-1869).svg flag alias-1849 = Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy.svg flag alias-1867 = Flag of Hungary (1848-1849, 1867-1869).svg flag alias-1869 = Flag of Hungary (1869-1874).svg flag alias-1874 = Flag of Hungary (1874-1896).svg flag alias-1896 = Flag of Hungary (1896-1915; angels).svg flag alias-1915 = Flag of Hungary (1915-1918; angels).svg flag alias-1918 = Flag of Hungary (1918-1919).svg flag alias-1919 = Flag of Hungary (1919).svg flag alias-1920 = Flag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg flag alias-1946 = Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg flag alias-1949 = Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg flag alias-1956 = Flag of Hungary (1946-1949, 1956-1957; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg flag alias-1957 = Flag of Hungary.svg flag alias-state = Flag of Hungary with arms (state).svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Hungary.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Hungary.svg Hungarian River Guard flag alias-military = Flag of the Hungarian Defence Forces.svg link alias-military = Hungarian Defence Forces flag alias-army = War Flag of Hungary.svg link alias-army = Hungarian Ground Forces link alias-air force = Hungarian Air Force flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Hungary.svg Hungarian River Guard size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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2–1 7,500 Paweł Brożek, Vilmos Vanczák (o.g.)
3 19 November 2013 {{safesubst: Template:Yesno alias = Republic of Ireland shortname alias = Ireland flag alias = Flag of Ireland.svg link alias-naval = Irish Naval Service flag alias-air force = Flag of the Irish Air Corps.svg link alias-air force = Irish Air Corps flag alias-army = Flag of the Irish Defence Forces.svg link alias-army = Irish Army link alias-navy = Irish Naval Service link alias-football = Republic of Ireland national football team name alias-football = Republic of Ireland link alias-futsal = Republic of Ireland national football team name alias-futsal = Republic of Ireland link alias-beachsoccer = Republic of Ireland national football team name alias-beachsoccer = Republic of Ireland flag alias-rugby union = Flag placeholder.svg border-rugby union = flag alias-cricket = Flag placeholder.svg border-cricket = link alias-netball = Republic of Ireland national netball team name alias-netball = Republic of Ireland size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

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0–0 31,100
4 26 March 2016 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Serbia flag alias = Flag of Serbia.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Flag of Serbia.svg flag alias-1835 = Flag of Serbia (1835-1882).svg flag alias-1882 = State Flag of Serbia (1882-1918).svg flag alias-1941 = Flag of Serbia, 1941-1944.svg flag alias-1946 = Flag of SR Serbia.svg flag alias-1991 = Flag of Serbia (1992–2004).svg flag alias-2004 = Flag of Serbia (2004–2010).svg flag alias-military = Standard of the Serbian Armed Forces (front).svg link alias-military = Serbian Armed Forces flag alias-air force = Flag of the Serbian Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Serbian Air Force and Air Defence flag alias-army = Flag of the Serbian Land Forces.svg link alias-army = Serbian Army flag alias-navy = Flag of the Serbian River Flotilla.png link alias-navy = Serbian River Flotilla flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Serbia.svg link alias-naval = Serbian River Flotilla size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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1–0 38,271 Jakub Błaszczykowski
5 8 June 2018 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Chile flag alias = Flag of Chile.svg flag alias-mapuche = Ancient mapuche flag.svg flag alias-lautaro = Lautaro flag.svg flag alias-spain = Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg flag alias-spain1 = Flag of Spain (1785–1873, 1875–1931).svg flag alias-1812 = Flag of Chile (1812-1814).svg flag alias-1812a = Flag of Chile (1812-1814, alternative).svg flag alias-andes = Bandera de la Provincia de Mendoza.svg flag alias-1817 = Flag of Chile of the transition (1817).svg flag alias-1817_proposal = Flag of Chile (1817-1818, 2nd).svg flag alias-1818 = Flag of Chile (1818).svg flag alias-1818a = Flag of Chile (1818-1854).svg flag alias-1819 = State Ensign of Chile (1819-1834).svg flag alias-expedition = Flag of the Liberating Expedition of Peru.svg flag alias-1826 = Flag of Chile (Civil Use, 1826-1854).svg flag alias-ap = Flag of the Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia.svg flag alias-easter1 = Easter Island flag 1876 to 1888.svg flag alias-easter = Flag of Rapa Nui, Chile.svg flag alias-president = Bandera del presidente de Chile.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Jack of Chile.svg link alias-naval = Chilean Navy flag alias-air force = Flag of the Chilean Air Force.svg link alias-air force =Chilean Air Force flag alias-army = Flag of the Chilean Army.svg link alias-army = Chilean Army flag alias-navy = Flag of Chile.svg link alias-navy = Chilean Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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2–2 41,216 Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zieliński
6 8 June 2021 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Iceland flag alias = Flag of Iceland.svg flag alias-old = Hvítbláinn.svg flag alias-coast guard = Flag of Iceland (state).svg flag alias-naval = Flag of Iceland (state).svg border-naval = flag alias-1918 = Flag of Iceland (1918-1944).svg flag alias-state = Flag of Iceland (state).svg border-state = flag alias-navy = Flag of Iceland (state).svg link alias-naval = Icelandic Coast Guard border-navy = link alias-navy = Icelandic Coast Guard border-coast guard = link alias-coast guard = Icelandic Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

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2–2 19,614 Piotr Zieliński, Karol Świderski

Euro 2012 matches

The stadium was one of the venues for the group stages of the UEFA Euro 2012 championships. Three Group C matches were played there: Croatia v. Republic of Ireland on 10 June, Croatia v. Italy on 14 June, and Republic of Ireland v. Italy on 18 June.[17] (The other three matches in that group took place at the PGE Arena, Gdańsk).

Date Time (CEST) Team #1 Result Team #2 Round Attendance
10 June 2012 20:45 {{safesubst: Template:Yesno alias = Republic of Ireland shortname alias = Ireland flag alias = Flag of Ireland.svg link alias-naval = Irish Naval Service flag alias-air force = Flag of the Irish Air Corps.svg link alias-air force = Irish Air Corps flag alias-army = Flag of the Irish Defence Forces.svg link alias-army = Irish Army link alias-navy = Irish Naval Service link alias-football = Republic of Ireland national football team name alias-football = Republic of Ireland link alias-futsal = Republic of Ireland national football team name alias-futsal = Republic of Ireland link alias-beachsoccer = Republic of Ireland national football team name alias-beachsoccer = Republic of Ireland flag alias-rugby union = Flag placeholder.svg border-rugby union = flag alias-cricket = Flag placeholder.svg border-cricket = link alias-netball = Republic of Ireland national netball team name alias-netball = Republic of Ireland size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}} || style="text-align:center;"|1–3 || {{ Template:Yesno

alias = Croatia flag alias = Flag of Croatia.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Croatia.svg flag alias-1990 = Flag of Croatia (1990).svg flag alias-naval = Naval ensign of Croatia.svg link alias-naval = Croatian Navy flag alias-air force = Flag of the Croatian Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Croatian Air Force link alias-military = Armed Forces of Croatia flag alias-army = Flag of Croatian Army.svg link alias-army = Croatian Army flag alias-navy = Naval ensign of Croatia.svg link alias-navy = Croatian Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || rowspan="3" | Group C || 39,550

14 June 2012 18:00 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Italy flag alias = Flag of Italy.svg flag alias-1861 = Flag of Italy (1861–1946).svg flag alias-1943 = War flag of the Italian Social Republic.svg flag alias-2003 = Flag of Italy (2003–2006).svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Italy.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Italy.svg flag alias-navy-1947 = Naval Ensign of Italy (1947-2013).svg link alias-naval = Italian Navy link alias-air force = Italian Air Force link alias-army = Italian Army flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Italy.svg link alias-navy = Italian Navy link alias-roller hockey = Italy {{{mw}}} national roller hockey team size = name = variant = altlink = national football team altvar = football

}} || style="text-align:center;"|1–1 || {{ Template:Yesno

alias = Croatia flag alias = Flag of Croatia.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Croatia.svg flag alias-1990 = Flag of Croatia (1990).svg flag alias-naval = Naval ensign of Croatia.svg link alias-naval = Croatian Navy flag alias-air force = Flag of the Croatian Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Croatian Air Force link alias-military = Armed Forces of Croatia flag alias-army = Flag of Croatian Army.svg link alias-army = Croatian Army flag alias-navy = Naval ensign of Croatia.svg link alias-navy = Croatian Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || 37,096

18 June 2012 20:45 2–0 {{safesubst: Template:Yesno alias = Republic of Ireland shortname alias = Ireland flag alias = Flag of Ireland.svg link alias-naval = Irish Naval Service flag alias-air force = Flag of the Irish Air Corps.svg link alias-air force = Irish Air Corps flag alias-army = Flag of the Irish Defence Forces.svg link alias-army = Irish Army link alias-navy = Irish Naval Service link alias-football = Republic of Ireland national football team name alias-football = Republic of Ireland link alias-futsal = Republic of Ireland national football team name alias-futsal = Republic of Ireland link alias-beachsoccer = Republic of Ireland national football team name alias-beachsoccer = Republic of Ireland flag alias-rugby union = Flag placeholder.svg border-rugby union = flag alias-cricket = Flag placeholder.svg border-cricket = link alias-netball = Republic of Ireland national netball team name alias-netball = Republic of Ireland size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}} || 38,794

See also

References

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