Johan Cruyff Arena
Also known as Amsterdam ArenA, Johan Cruijff Arena, ArenA
sports venue in Amsterdam, Netherlands
AI overview
Johan Cruyff Arena is a sports venue located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that serves as the home stadium for AFC Ajax, one of Europe's most successful football clubs. The arena is named after Johan Cruyff, a legendary Dutch footballer who was instrumental in shaping modern football through his innovative playing style and later his influential work as a coach.
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Key facts
- Full name
- Johan Cruijff ArenA
- Former names
- Amsterdam ArenA (1996–2018) , Stadion Amsterdam (project name, 1993–1995)
- Location
- ArenA Boulevard 1, 1101 AX Amsterdam , Netherlands
- Owner
- Gemeente Amsterdam , Stadion Amsterdam N.V.
- Capacity
- 55,865 (2025) , 51,200 (Original) , 71,000 (Music concerts)
- Roof
- Retractable
- Surface
- PlayMaster Hybrid Grass
- Field size
- 105 x 68 m
- Public transit
- Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station , Strandvliet metro station
- Built
- 1993–1996
- Opened
- 14 August 1996 ; 29 years ago ( 1996-08-14 )
- Renovated
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Netherlands professional footballer
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