Arena Naţională

The Arena Naţională got built on the site of Romania's previous national stadium, Stadionul Naţional Lia Manoliu, which closed its doors in 2007.

Work on the new arena started in 2008, and, with several delays, was completed in 2011. Throughout the building works it was decided to equip the ground with a retractable roof.

The Arena Nationala was formally inaugurated on 6 September 2011 with the Euro-qualifier between Romania and France (0-0).

The ground is owned by the city of Bucharest, but can be rented by any football side. From the start of the 2012/13 season, Dinamo decided to play all their home league matches at the ground, though scheduling issues may at times force them back to their traditional home, Stadionul Dinamo.

The Arena Nationala was initially also used by FC Steaua for high-profile league games and all their European games, and in 2015 they decided to play all their home games at the ground.

The ground is in addition the principal match venue for the Romanian national side.

In 2012, the Arena Nationala was the venue for the Europa League final between Atletico Madrid and Club Athletic (3-0). It has in addition been selected as one of the playing venues of the 2020 European Championships, which are played across Europe.

The Arena Naţională is situated in the east of Bucharest at slightly more than 4 kilometres from the downtown area. Bucharest's main railway station (Gara de Nord), which lies north-west of the centre, is about 7 kilometres away from the ground.

The ground lies a 15-minute walk away from metro station Piaţa Muncii, which is on the (semi-)circular M1 line. Take the metro from Gara de Nord in the direction of Dristor 2. From downtown, for example station Piaţa Unirii or Izvor, a change at Distror 2 station is needed.

Alternatively, you can catch trolleybus 86 or 90. Bus 86 stops at the main railway station and runs along Bd. Dacia (north of the centre). Bus 90 passes over Bd. Regina Elisabeta and Bd. Carol I right through the downtown area.

One can also take tram 40 or 54 from Piaţa Sfânta Vineri (just east of Piaţa Unirii). Both trams pass right by the ground. Another option is to take bus 104 from Piaţa Unirii.

In all cases your stop is Stadionul Național.

Address: Bulevardul Basarabia 37-39, Bucureşti

The Arena Naţionala is situated in a mainly residential area. Several places to eat or drink around the park on Bd. Basarabia south of the ground, but in general it will likely be a better idea to do this in Bucharest's downtown area.

There are no hotels directly close to the Arena Naţională, but a few options at a short walk near Piaţa Muncii metro station. The Golden Tulip Times Hotel is the most upscale option, whereas Hotel Byblov and Hotel Bliss Confort are more basic, and as a result cheaper options.

Use the linked guides for more hotels close to the Arena Naţională. Of course, staying in central Bucharest is almost just as easy, for example close to the old town, Piaţa Romana or the Gara de Nord railway station.

Admission for FC Dinamo matches are sold online, by phone +40 0752 121 159, or in person at the ticket windows of Stadionul Dinamo or the Arena Nationala in the days before the match.

Dinamo only sells Admission for the bottom tier of the ground. Prices usually range from RON 15.00 for a seat behind the goal to RON 70.00 for a central seat at the main stand. Admission for the other side go for RON 25.00 and RON 40.00. Prices are increased for a few high-profile matches.