Stade de Genève

Stade de Genève
Location La Praille, Lancy, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
Built 2001-2003
Opened 30 April 2003
Owner Fondation du Stade de Genève
Construction cost CHF 240 million (2003)[1]
General Contractor Zschokke Construction S.A.
Capacity 30,084
Tenants
Servette FC

Stade de Genève is a stadium in the greater Geneva, Switzerland area (located in Lancy, south of the city). It has a capacity of 30,084[2].

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Overview

The stadium was completed in 2003 by Zschokke Construction S.A.[3] after nearly three years of construction. Normally the home venue of Geneva's Servette FC, a Swiss football team, the stadium hosted international friendlies between Argentina and England on November 12, 2005, which England won 3-2 and between New Zealand and Brazil on June 4, 2006, which Brazil won 4-0. The venue played host to three group-stage matches for Group A during UEFA Euro 2008.

A memorable match Turkey-Czech Republic was played in this stadium. The stadium was also used for rugby union, with a 2006-07 Heineken Cup clash between Bourgoin and Munster being moved from Bourgoin's home ground.

See also

References

  1. ^ Walmar Isler Le Stade de Genève
  2. ^ Fussball Tempel
  3. ^ Structurae database

External links
Super League
Challenge League