Stadion Narodowy

History

PGE Narodowy, also known as Stadion Narodowy, is Poland’s national stadium located in Warsaw. Constructed between 2008 and 2011 on the site of the former 10th-Anniversary Stadium, it officially opened on January 29, 2012. The stadium was built to host matches for UEFA Euro 2012, including the opening match, two group matches, a quarter-final, and a semi-final. Since then, it has become a central venue for various sports and cultural events.

Description

With a seating capacity of 58,580 for football matches and up to 72,900 for concerts, PGE Narodowy is the largest stadium in Poland. It features a retractable PVC roof, a heated natural grass pitch, and modern facilities including 69 luxury skyboxes, restaurants, and conference rooms. The stadium’s façade, designed to resemble the Polish national flag, consists of red and silver panels, symbolizing national pride.

Architectural Features

Designed by a consortium led by JSK Architekci, the stadium boasts a distinctive retractable roof inspired by Frankfurt’s Commerzbank-Arena. The roof structure is supported by a spire suspended above the center of the pitch, allowing for quick coverage during adverse weather. The stadium also includes a conference center with a capacity of 1,600 people and an underground parking facility for 1,765 vehicles.

What is PGE?

PGE stands for Polska Grupa Energetyczna, Poland’s largest power producing company. In 2015, PGE acquired the naming rights to the National Stadium, leading to its current official name, PGE Narodowy. This partnership reflects PGE’s commitment to supporting national sports and cultural initiatives.

Records

The stadium’s record attendance for a sporting event is 61,500 spectators during the opening match of the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship between Poland and Serbia. PGE Narodowy has also hosted significant events like the 2015 UEFA Europa League Final and the 2024 UEFA Super Cup, as well as concerts by international artists such as Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, and Metallica.