The Arena Zabrze, officially known as the Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla w Zabrzu (Ernest Pohl Stadium in Zabrze), is a footballstadium in Zabrze, Poland. It is the home ground of Górnik Zabrze. Originally constructed in 1934, it is currently in the process of complete rebuilding.
Stadion Miejski im. Ernesta Pohla
History
Built in 1934 as Adolf-Hitler-Kampfbahn (en: Adolf Hitler Arena), this name was used until 1946. In 2004 it was given the new name of Ernest Pohl, a famous Polish footballer who played for Górnik Zabrze. In 2016 the stadium was named "Arena Zabrze", although the formal name is still "Ernest Pohl Stadium".
New stadium
A first stage of renovation was approved for 192.5 million złoty, and is to hold 24,563 spectators. Three stands were opened on February 21, 2016. Completed stadium will have capacity of 31,871.
In 2023, second phase of renovation main stand will be start until completion in 2025.