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Allianz Arena
About
The Allianz Arena is currently under construction and is located in the north-Munich district of Fröttmaning . Due to open on May 30, 2005 with a friendly match between TSV 1860 München & 1. FC Nürnberg, the stadium will play host to the opening game of the 2006 World Cup. With its completion, it will replace the Olympiastadion as the home pitch of FC Bayern München & TSV 1860 München.
Upon completion, the stadium will boast a capacity of 66,000 spectators. The exterior shell will feature 1056 diamond shaped panels, each of which can be individually lit, creating quite a spectacle.
External Links
Official Website http://www.allianz-arena.de/en/home/index.php