Originally opened in August 1980, Poznan Municipal Stadium was renovated from 2003-10. The renovation included the addition of four new covered seating areas, and cost nearly $240 million. The stadium can seat up to 43,269 for non-UEFA matches.
Renovated Poznan Municipal Stadium opened in September 2010 with a concert by British singer Sting, and club team Lech Poznan made its debut in the stadium - the sixth home for the club in its 90-year history - later that month with a 2-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League.
Spain's Under-19 team captured the 2006 Euro U-19 title at the stadium, which hosted its first senior international in November 2010. Robert Lewandowski, a star for reigning two-time Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund, scored twice as Poland defeated the Ivory Coast in that friendly.
The stadium will host three Euro 2012 Group C matches, including two featuring four-time World Cup champion (1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006) and Euro 1968 winner Italy.
Match Schedule
June 10 - Ireland vs. Croatia
June 14 - Italy vs. Croatia
June 18 - Italy vs. Ireland
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
