Europa-Park Stadion
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
About this place
History of the stadium
Sankt Jakob-Park opened in 2001 in Basel, replacing the former St. Jakob Stadium. It was built to provide Switzerland with a modern football-specific venue capable of hosting major domestic and international matches. Since its inauguration, it has become closely associated with FC Basel’s success at national and European level.
Architecture and design
The stadium features a compact rectangular bowl with four continuous stands fully enclosing the pitch. Seating is positioned close to the field, creating strong sightlines and an intense spectator experience. The exterior design is marked by a distinctive translucent facade that gives the stadium a recognizable appearance.
Capacity and configurations
Sankt Jakob-Park has a seating capacity of over 38,000 spectators for football matches, making it the largest stadium in Switzerland. The capacity can vary depending on event configuration, with adaptations possible for international matches and non-sporting events.
Tenants and competitions
The stadium serves as the home ground of FC Basel, hosting Swiss Super League fixtures, domestic cup matches and European competition games. It has also hosted international matches involving the Swiss national team as well as major tournament fixtures.
Atmosphere and matchday experience
Matchdays at Sankt Jakob-Park are known for their intense and passionate atmosphere. FC Basel supporters create strong vocal backing, especially during European nights and key league matches. The enclosed bowl design helps retain noise and reinforces home advantage.
Location and accessibility
The stadium is located in the southeastern part of Basel, close to major transport routes. It is easily accessible by tram, bus and road connections, with efficient public transport links making it a central event destination on matchdays.
