As the countdown to Euro 2024 narrows, the focus sharpens on the host venues, particularly the Dusseldorf Arena in Germany, which has undergone significant renovations to meet UEFA’s stringent requirements. This renovation aims to ensure that each match played on these grounds meets the highest standards of quality and competition.
Renovated Dusseldorf Arena poised for Euro 2024 action (Image: Getty)
The Dusseldorf Arena recently hosted a nail-biting Bundesliga relegation playoff, which concluded with a dramatic 6-5 victory for Bochum. This match, however, left the pitch in less than ideal condition, prompting UEFA to declare it below the required standards. Consequently, a swift decision was made to replace the turf just two weeks post-match — a testament to the proactive crisis management strategies in place.
“Unfortunately, the recent turf installation did not yield satisfactory results,” a UEFA spokesperson explained to Germany’s BILD publication. “In the spirit of providing the best possible playing surfaces for Euro 2024, we had to make the tough decision to replace the grass yet again.”
The Dusseldorf Arena, with a seating capacity of 54,600, is slated to host five games this summer. Following France’s clash with Austria, the stadium will see further action with matches including Slovakia vs Ukraine and Albania vs Spain, along with one round of 16 and one quarter-final match.
Press area at Dusseldorf Arena featuring reused furniture from Wembley (Image: Getty)
In a remarkable move towards sustainability, UEFA has also opted to reuse press furniture from London’s Wembley Stadium, which recently hosted the Champions League final. “We can confirm that the desks utilized by UEFA at the UCL finals have been installed in Dusseldorf. These will be continually used for various UEFA events as part of our sustainable initiative,” added the UEFA spokesperson.
As Germany gears up to host one of the summer’s most anticipated events, the meticulous preparations at venues like Dusseldorf Arena underscore the commitment to delivering a successful and environmentally conscious Euro 2024.
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