Top 10 Most Amazing Places To Watch Football







With almost 5,000 stadiums in 224 different countries,


it’s impossible for everyone to definitively agree on where is best to watch football.



Supporters all have their favourites, borne out of tribalism or otherwise, but there are some footballing cauldrons which must be seen to be believed.



With stunning views, captivating atmospheres and historical context aplenty, we’ve identified the 10 stadiums football obsessives must have on their bucket lists.




1. Tivoli-Neu Stadion


Location: Innsbruck, Austria


Capacity: 15,200





Set against the stunning backdrop of the Nordkette mountains,


Tivoli-Neu Stadion plays host to Austrian outfit Wacker Innsbruck.



Opened in 2000, the 15,200-seater stadium was one of the venues for Euro 2008,


hosting three matches including two of eventual winners Spain’s group games - its capacity was increased to 30,000 for the tournament.



Austrian Bundesliga action,


breathtaking mountain views and a stand equipped for safe standing; what more could you want?








2. Estadio Azteca


Location: Mexico City, Mexico


Capacity: 87,523





From hosting Italy 4-3 West Germany in 1970 - a clash many called ‘The Game of the Century’


- to witnessing footballing giants such as Pelé and Diego Maradona strut their stuff on its hallowed turf,


Estadio Azteca is undoubtedly one of the world’s most iconic stadiums.



Two World Cup finals have been played out in one of Mexico’s biggest attractions,


which is now the home of the national team and Liga MX side Club America.



An intimidating cauldron for any visiting team, who not only have to deal with the feverous fans but also altitude


- the stadium is astonishingly over 2,200 metres above sea level.








3. Estádio Municipal de Braga


Location: Braga, Portugal


Capacity: 30,286





Developed by multi-award winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura,


Estádio Municipal de Braga’s unique design has garnered admirers the world over.



Carved into the Monte Castro quarry, the home of Primeira Liga side Braga only has two stands: one shows granite, the other a view of the city.



A must-see for football fans and tourists, the stadium


- winner of the Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award for best global design in 2006 - hosted two matches during Euro 2004.








4. Estadio BBVA Bancomer


Location: Guadalupe, Greater Monterrey, Mexico


Capacity: 53,500





Nicknamed ‘El Gigante de Acero’ - Spanish for ‘The Steel Giant’ - Estadio BBVA Bancomer plays host to Liga MX side Monterrey,


its design influenced by the mountains that can be seen from the stands.



After opening in 2015, the stadium has already seen its capacity increase by 51,500 to 53,500,


with many believing it to be the most intimidating ground in Latin America.



Recently-built stadia have often been criticised for the distance between the pitch and the stands,


but one of the biggest assets of Monterrey’s home is just how close the supporters are to the action;


the distance between the pitch and seats is the minimum allowed by FIFA.








5. Estadio Antonio Vespucio Liberti (El Monumental)


Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina


Capacity: 61,321





A real footballing cathedral, El Monumental is the host of Argentine giants River Plate and the national team;


it was the centrepiece for a Mario Kempes-inspired Argentina when they achieved glory in the 1978 World Cup.



Opened in 1938 following a surge in River’s popularity, the 61,321-seater stadium quickly became home for Los Millonarios,


who endured a rather nomadic existence before settling for their base in northern Buenos Aires.



Renovated in 2010, El Monumental was the brainwave of president Antonio Vespucio Liberti,


who fought naysayers to gain approval and eventually deliver a ground that is a must-visit for every football fanatic.








6. La Bombonera


Location: La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina


Capacity: 49,000





They say in Argentina: “La Bombonera does not tremble, it beats.”



Nicknamed the ‘the chocolate box’ for its steep stands that almost stack the fans on top of one another,


the incessant jumping and stomping from the Boca Juniors’ faithful makes the D-shaped Bombonera vibrate,


with the subsequent tremors felt in the stands and on the pitch.



“When I first entered La Bombonera, I started running to warm up and felt like the ground was shaking,”


said Ariel Krasouski, title winner with Boca in 1981. “At first, I thought it was my legs, and I was worried.



“Then I realised that it wasn’t me, it was the ground. The ground was moving. Later, I realised it happened to all the players.



When La Bombonera is full and all the fans are singing, it has that powerful effect on you. Not just mentally, but also physically.”



Built in 1934, La Bombonera was named the ‘most fearsome’ in a poll conducted on the Copa Libertadores’ website a few years ago,


and watching from the top of the stand is not advised if one is afraid of heights.



You too can become a Boca ultra, if only for one day - tourists can take part in the ‘Adrenalina Tour’,


immersing themselves with the club’s most die-hard fans and being enveloped by the mini-earthquakes they create.








7. Mercedes-Benz Stadium


Location: Atlanta, USA


Capacity: 71,000





A piece of technological and architectural brilliance, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium is more Times Square than football ground.



With its eight-piece retractable roof - able to open and close in less than 10 minutes


- a ‘halo board’ comprised of over 63,000 square ft of screen and a Mega Column with a three-sided LED screen,


the home of MLS outfit Atlanta United is designed with the purpose of providing a unique experience for the fans,


who can also take advantage of the refreshingly cheap pricing for food and drink.



Opened in 2017, the 71,000-strong arena has already witnessed history,


playing host to Atlanta’s MLS Cup win back in December 2018 and the 53rd Superbowl in February.







8. Soccer City (FNB Stadium)


Location: Johannesburg, South Africa


Capacity: 94,736





Its shape inspired by a calabash - An African cooking utensil - Soccer City’s unique design has left many in awe, including none other than Diego Maradona,


who hoped to lead Argentina to glory in the flagship venue of the 2010 World Cup.



“I have played in many stadiums but this is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. I hope to be back here on July 11 for the World Cup final.”



Things didn’t quite work out for Maradona and La Albiceleste, who bowed out in the last 16, but Soccer City did host a historic World Cup final,


as the Netherlands went away from their Total Football philosophy to wage war on Spain, who ran out victorious in extra-time.



Built in 1987, the 95,000-seater stadium promises a striking view for all with no restricted views and no seat further than 100 metres away from the pitch,


while the 10 vertical lines are aligned with the nine other stadiums which helped host the greatest show on earth nine years ago.







9. Camp Nou


Location: Barcelona, Spain


Capacity: 99,354





Millions flock to Camp Nou to witness the brilliance of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, but the stadium’s existence is largely down to another Barça legend.



The sheer demand to see 1950’s icon László Kubala influenced the club hierarchy’s decision to move from Les Corts, where the Blaugrana spend 35 years.



Camp Nou opened in 1957 and was second to only La Maracana in terms of capacity,


until health and safety reasons saw the club had to reduce the amount of spectators it could hold from 120,000 to just under 90,000.



Despite the reduction, it’s still the largest stadium in Europe and was used for the 1982 World Cup and the 1992 Olympics,


and there are plans to increase the capacity to over 100,000 in the next few years.



An old-fashioned monument - arguably the biggest attraction Barcelona has to offer - Camp Nou not only offers wonderful football but breathtaking views of the city,


while the noise generated from the fervent group of supporters situated in the lower South stand ensures for a lively occasion whoever the opponent.



The enthralling museum detailing Barca’s illustrious history is well worth a pre-match visit, too.






10. Krestovsky Stadium


Location: St Petersburg, Russia


Capacity: 64,468





Home of Russian giants Zenit St Petersburg,


the construction of the Krestovsky Stadium took longer than anyone had initially anticipated, but the finished product looks well worth the wait.



Due to be built in 2008, funding issues and the death of Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa meant the stadium did not open its doors until March 2017.



Kurokawa wanted the stadium to look a spaceship that had landed on earth; it’s safe to say his vision was brought to life.



Able to house almost 65,000 Zenit or Russia fans, the ground’s extendable roof and retractable pitch helps combat the country’s biting weather


- it is equipped to maintain a temperature of 20 degrees and above - while the views from behind the seats offer stunning views of the Gulf of Finland.



Krestovsky hosted no fewer than seven 2018 World Cup matches and is due to host three Euro 2020 fixtures.



Fans looking for an adrenaline rush needn’t wait until they get into the stadium; amusement park ‘Divo Ostrov’ can be found on the walk from the nearest train station,


offering a host of rollercoasters and even a sausage eating championship.

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