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In order to be able to host the 2012 tournament the Polish government had to commit to renovate or construct brand new stadiums and to invest in the necessary transportation infrastructure. In fact, Poland did not have a single modern, world-class stadium until just recently when the new stadium in Kielce was open end in 2006. Thanks to the Euro, stadium infrastructure will finally improve although the construction of new facilities is progressing only gradually.

Six of the eleven host cities are located in Poland; Krakow and Chorzow will only become showcases for the sports event if Uefa decides to expand the number of participating teams from currently 16 to 24.

 
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Gdansk

Baltic Arena
45, 000 Seats
Type: New Construction
Games: 3 group matches, quarter final
Architects: Rhode-Kellermann-Wawrowsky

The new arena will be a multi-use facility. Its appearance at night is intended to remind of amber, typically found along the shores of the Baltic Sea.

Warsaw

National Stadium
60,000 Seats
Type: New construction
Games: Opening match, 2 group matches, quarter final, semi-final
Architects: JSK
Blog:More about the Stadium

The new construction, a web of red and white color, will replace the existing stadium and feature an operable roof structure for holding indoor events regardless of outside weather conditions.

Chorzow

Silesia Stadium
47, 000 Seats
Type: Renovation
Games: Reserve
Architects: GMP Architects

Since its opening in 1956, Silesian Stadium has hosted numerous football matches and other sports and cultural events. Renovation will likely increase capacity. Should UEFA decide to extend the number of host cities, Chorzow will be put on the map as a Euro 2012 destination.

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Wroclaw

Stadium in Maslice
44,000 Seats
Type: New Construction
Games: 3 group matches
Architects: JSK

Plans to renovate the existing Olympic Stadium were dismissed in favor of building a complete new stadium for the Euro 2012.

Poznan

Municipal Stadium
46, 000 Seats
Type: Renovation
Games: 3 group matches
Architects: Modern-Construction- Systems Sp. z o.o.
Blog: More about the Stadium

The original stadium, home to host club Lech Poznan, was built in 1980 . After renovation and the new roof envelope is completed, seating capacity will nearly double.

Krakow

Wisla Stadium
35,000 Seats
Type: Renovation
Games: Reserve
Architects: Wojciech Obtulowicz (Studio Architektoniczne sp. z o.o.)

The upgrade will increase capacity from 20,000 seats to about 35,000 seats in 2012. Krakow will only be able to be part of Euro 2012 if UEFA decides to extend the number of host cities for the Euro Championship.

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