Olympiastadion (German pronunciation: [ʔoˈlʏmpi̯aːˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn]) is a stadium located in Munich, Germany. It is in the middle of the Olympiapark München in northern Munich. The stadium was built as the main venue for the 1972 Summer Olympics.
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Olympiastadion |
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| Location | Munich, Germany |
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| Coordinates | 48°10′23″N 11°32′48″E |
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| Public transit | at Olympiazentrum |
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| Owner | Free State of Bavaria |
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| Operator | Olympiapark Munich GmbH |
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| Capacity | - 57,660[1]
- 75,000 (domestic matches)
- 70,000 (international and European matches)
- 66,000 (2005)
- 69,901 (2006–2012)
- 71,137 (2012–2013)
- 71,437 (2013–2015)
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| Surface | Asphalt concrete and artificial grass[2] |
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| Started | 1968 |
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| Opened | 26 May 1972 |
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| Architect | - Behnisch & Partner
- Frei Otto
- Leonhardt, Andrä und Partner
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- Major sporting events hosted
- 1972 Summer Olympics
- 1974 FIFA World Cup
- 1975 European Super Cup
- 1976 European Super Cup
- 1976 Intercontinental Cup
- 1979 European Cup Final
- UEFA Euro 1988
- 1989 World Speedway Final
- 1993 UEFA Champions League Final
- 1996 UEFA Cup Final
- 1997 UEFA Champions League Final
- 2002 European Athletics Championships
- 2012 UEFA Women's Champions League Final
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