Finnair Stadium
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| Full name | Finnair Stadium |
| Location | Helsinki, Finland |
| Built | 1999 - 2000 |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Owner | HJK |
| Tenants | HJK |
| Capacity | 10,770 |
| Field dimensions | 105 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 a FIFA two star rating was installed, replacing a first-generation artificial pitch used for the two previous years.
It is the home stadium of HJK, and is also used for some friendlies by the Finnish national team. It hosted the final of the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship.
The stadium has been named as one of the stadiums that host the 2009 UEFA Women's Championship. For that tournament, the articial turf currently covering the field will be replaced with grass.
[edit] The specifications of the stadium
- Field size: 105 x 68 metres (UEFA recommendation)
- Floodlights: 1500 lux
- Capacity of 10,770 spectators, all stands are covered
- The main stand is heated
- A warming system under the artificial turf
