Finnair Stadium
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| Full name | Finnair Stadium |
| Nickname | Finski |
| Built | 1999-2000 |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Capacity | 10.770 |
| Home of | HJK Helsinki |
| Pitch size | 105 m x 68 m |
Finnair Stadium is a football stadium in Helsinki, Finland.
The stadium was inaugurated in 2000. It has a capacity of 10 770 spectators. In July 2006 a new artificial turf with FIFA:s Two Star -rating was installed , replacing a first-generation artificial pitch used for two previous years.
It is the home stadium of HJK Helsinki, and is also used for some friendlies by the Finnish national team. It hosted the final of the FIFA U-17 World Championship 2003.
[edit] The specifications of the stadium
- Field size: 105 * 68 metres(UEFA:s recommendation)
- Floodlights - 1500 lux
- Capacity of 10 770 attendantes, all stands are covered
- The main stand is heated
- A warming system under the turf
