Stadion Letzigrund
Switzerland
About this place
History of the stadium
Swissporarena opened in 2011 in Lucerne, replacing older football facilities in the city. The stadium was built to provide a modern football-specific venue with improved spectator amenities, sightlines and matchday comfort. Since its inauguration, it has become the principal home ground of FC Luzern and a regular host of Swiss Super League matches.
Architecture and design
The stadium features a rectangular football bowl with seating closely surrounding the pitch. Its design emphasizes proximity between supporters and the field, providing strong sightlines and a lively matchday environment. The roof covers a significant portion of the stands to improve spectator comfort in varying weather conditions.
Capacity and facilities
Swissporarena has a seating capacity of around 17,000 spectators for football matches. The venue includes modern facilities such as covered seating, hospitality areas and updated player and media amenities designed to meet contemporary professional football standards.
Tenants and competitions
The stadium serves as the home ground of FC Luzern, hosting Swiss Super League fixtures and other domestic competitions. It supports the club’s home match schedule and provides a venue for community and sporting events throughout the year.
Atmosphere and matchday experience
Matchdays at Swissporarena offer a dynamic and engaged atmosphere, with supporters creating vocal backing during important fixtures. The closeness of the stands to the pitch helps amplify crowd noise and contribute to strong home advantage.
Location and accessibility
Swissporarena is located in the Littau district of Lucerne, easily accessible by public transport and road connections. Its position within the urban area makes it a key destination for local and visiting football fans on matchdays.
