Arena Zabrze
The Arena Zabrze,[2][3][4] also known as the Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla (Ernest Pohl Stadium), is a football stadium in Zabrze, Poland. It is the home ground of Górnik Zabrze. Originally constructed in 1934, it is currently in the process of complete rebuilding.
Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla | |
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| Former names | Adolf Hitler Kampfbahn (1934–1946) Stadion Górnika (1946–2005) Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla (2005–2016) |
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| Location | Zabrze, Poland |
| Owner | City of Zabrze |
| Operator | Górnik Zabrze |
| Capacity | 24,563[1] (31,871 after completion) |
| Record attendance | 50,000 Górnik 3–1 Gwardia W. September 22, 1957 |
| Field size | 105 m x 68 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1934 (old stadium) 2011–2016 (new stadium) |
| Opened | September 2, 1934 February 21, 2016 |
| Renovated | 1935, 1957, 1965, 1967, 1988, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008 |
| Construction cost | 192.5 mn PLN |
| Architect | GMT Sp. z o.o. (new stadium) |
| Tenants | |
| Górnik Zabrze (1949– ) | |
History
Built in 1934 as Adolf-Hitler-Kampfbahn (en: Adolf Hitler Arena), this name was used until 1946. In 2005 it was given the new name of Ernest Pohl, a famous Polish footballer who played for Górnik Zabrze. In 2016 the stadium was named "Arena Zabrze", although the formal name is still "Ernest Pohl Stadium".[4]
New stadium
A first stage of renovation was approved for 192.5 million złoty, and is to hold 24,563 spectators.[1] Three stands were opened on February 21, 2016. Completed stadium will have capacity of 31,871.
References
- "Stadion | Arena Zabrze". Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- "Stadion | Klub". Górnik Zabrze Spółka Akcyjna.
- "Stadion Arena Zabrze". Arena-zabrze.pl (in Polish).
- "Nowy stadion Zabrze: trybuny gotowe na 21 lutego, ale nie cały obiekt [ZDJĘCIA]". January 21, 2016.
- (in Polish) Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla