History and description

It was used mostly for football matches, but also hosted events such as concerts and political rallies. The Arena Zabrze opened on 2 September 1934. It was originally called Adolf Hitler Kampfbahn because it was located in Germany back then, but the name was changed after World War 2. The Arena Zabrze is mostly used for football matches, but it has also hosted events such as concerts and political rallies. By the turn of the century, the stadium had significantly aged. Past improvements had not kept up with its growing needs, and the stadium was in need of an overhaul.

The club received approval to rebuild the stadium in 2011, and soon after began demolishing the first three stands. However, the main stand was left standing so that Gornik could play its home games at the stadium.

Due to financial problems with both the club and contractor, construction of the stadium moved slowly. In 2013, the project had almost stalled. After a new tender was agreed, construction picked up again and all three stands were completed in early 2016. However, due to financial insecurity with the contractor, construction of the fourth stand was postponed and the old main stand remains standing.

If the fourth stand is still built, this will raise capacity to 31,871 seats.

How to get to the Arena Zabrze

The Arena Zabrze is located in the south-west of the city of Zabrze, which is roughly 2 kilometres from the main rail station. The walk from the main rail station takes approximately half an hour. Alternatively, you can take bus 32. Get off at stop Stadion Zabrze. The journey takes only 7 minutes.

Every hour, trains connect Zabrze with Katowice, which allows for easy connections to the rest of the country. The journey from Katowice takes about 20 minutes.

Address: Roosevelta 81, 41-800 Zabrze

Gornik Zabrze Tickets

Tickets for Gornik Zabrze games can be bought online, at the stadium's fan shop, at the Galeria Zabrze shopping mall near Zabrze's main rail station, or at any Kolporter news agency. Tickets cost PLN 93.00 for a seat behind the goal or PLN 165.00 for a seat at the long side. You can find seating plans here.

Relevant Internet links

The official website of Gornik Zabrze, Jakdojade.pl – a public transport journey planner – and other resources are available here.