Stadion Miejski (Zabrze)
Stadion Miejski im. Ernesta Pohla w Zabrzu (Ernest Pohl's Zabrze City Stadium), also known as the Górnik Zabrze Stadium, is a football stadium in Zabrze, Poland. It is the home ground of Górnik Zabrze. Originally constructed in 1934, it is currently in the process of complete rebuilding.
Stadion Miejski im. Ernesta Pohla
Górnik Zabrze Stadium | |
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| Former names | Adolf Hitler Kampfbahn (1934–1946) Stadion Górnika (1946–2005) |
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| Location | Zabrze, Poland |
| Owner | City of Zabrze |
| Operator | Górnik Zabrze |
| Capacity | 24,563[1] (31,871 after completion) |
| Record attendance | 50,000 Górnik 3–1 Gwardia W. September 22, 1957 |
| Field size | 105 m x 68 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1934 (old stadium) 2011–2016 (new stadium) |
| Opened | September 2, 1934 February 21, 2016 |
| Renovated | 1935, 1957, 1965, 1967, 1988, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008 |
| Construction cost | 192.5 mn PLN |
| Architect | GMT Sp. z o.o. (new stadium) |
| Tenants | |
| Górnik Zabrze (1949– ) | |
History
Built in 1934 as Adolf-Hitler-Kampfbahn (en: Adolf Hitler Arena), this name was used until 1946. In 2005 it was given the new name of Ernest Pohl, a famous Polish footballer who played for Górnik Zabrze.
New stadium
A first stage of renovation was approved for 192.5 million złoty, and is to hold 24,563 spectators.[1] Three stands were opened on February 21, 2016. Completed stadium will have capacity of 31,871.
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