The Olympic National Sports Complex ( besides known as Olympic Stadium ; ukrainian : Національний спортивний комплекс “ Олімпійський ”, romanized : Natsionalnyi sportovyi kompleks “Olimpiiskyi” ) is a multi-use sports and refreshment facility in Kyiv, Ukraine, located on the slopes of the city ‘s central Cherepanova Hora ( Cherepanov Hill ), Pecherskyi District. The Olympic National Sports Complex Stadium, the base of FC Dynamo Kyiv, is the premier sports venue in Ukraine and the one-sixteenth largest in Europe. [ 7 ] Since May 2020, the stadium is besides used for the home matches of Shakhtar Donetsk ascribable to the war in Donbas. The complex beside its stadium besides features several other sports facilities and is designed to host the Olympic Games ( the stadium hosted some football matches at the 1980 Summer Olympics ). Following extensive renovation works, including the construction of a newfangled roof, the stadium was reopened on 9 October 2011 with a operation by Shakira and had its external inauguration with a 3–3 friendly draw by Ukraine against Germany on 11 November 2011. It hosted the final of the UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2018 UEFA Champions League Final .

history [edit ]

Panoramic view of the stadium in the 1930s

Exterior of the stadium After ukrainian independence in 1991, the stadium was given national status in 1996 and renamed again as the “ Olympic ” National Sports Complex. Kyivans placid normally refer to it as the Tsentralny ( Central ) or Respublykanskyi stadion ( Republican Stadium ), and the nearby metro post “ Olimpiiska “ that was besides called “ Respublykanskyi Stadion ”. In 1997–99, the stadium was renovated again in accordance with FIFA guidelines, and its capacity was reduced to 83,450. The stadium continued to be the home land of Dynamo with the Lobanovsky stadium serving as a educate ground. erstwhile after 1998 big changes took target as it was no longer effective to keep and maintain the stadium as a club grind. Dynamo decided to reconstruct the Lobanovsky Dynamo Stadium as its primary ground because equal attendances rarely exceeded 10,000 spectators. Since that time Olympic has been used chiefly for football international matches and was lent to FC Dynamo Kyiv for high-profile home games when a high attendance was expected. however it is not the official home ground of Dynamo or any other Kyiv club, as they all have smaller home stadiums and educate bases. The stadium is an official home ground of the Ukraine national football team and was the official venue of the ukrainian Cup final until 2008. From 2008 Olympic underwent a major reconstruction in preparation for the continental backing .

previous names [edit ]

For most of its history the stadium was known as the Republican Stadium .

1980 Summer Olympics [edit ]

Three Group C and three Group D matches, a well as a quarter-final were scheduled for hera, a full of seven games. In the beginning match on 20 July, East Germany tied with Spain by a scoreline of 1–1. The one quarterfinal, held on 27 July 1980, saw East Germany convulse Iraq by the record-breaking score of 4–0 on the manner to their one-third title .

Matches at 1980 Summer Olympics [edit ]

euro 2012 [edit ]

On 18 April 2007, Poland and Ukraine were chosen by UEFA to co-host the finals of Euro 2012, [ 9 ] with the Olimpiyskiy Stadium set to host the final examination. [ 10 ] The reconstruction of the stadium involved the demolition and rebuilding of the lower tier, a completely new west stand with a two-level press box, luxury boxes between the two tiers, the addition of a 13-storey high-rise build up to the west ( to sign of the zodiac the Sheraton Kyiv Olimpiysky Hotel ), and the addition of a new roof ( of alone blueprint ) covering the integral seat area. The capacitance of the stadium after the reconstruction is 70,050. reconstruction began on 1 December 2008, when the achiever of a tender was announced. [ 11 ] It was scheduled to be finished in 2011. The stadium was officially opened by ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on 8 October 2011. [ 12 ] Three Group D matches, a quarter-final and the final were scheduled for here ( with the early matches in Group D being played at the Donbass Arena ). In the first match, Ukraine beat Sweden by a scoreline of 2–1. The final, held on 1 July 2012, saw Spain convulse Italy by the record-breaking score of 4–0 on the room to their third style .

Matches at Euro 2012 [edit ]

Date Time Team Result Team Round Attendance
11 June 2012 21:45  Ukraine 2–1  Sweden Group D 64,290
15 June 2012 22:00  Sweden 2–3  England 64,640
19 June 2012 21:45  Sweden 2–0  France 63,010
24 June 2012 21:45  England 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(2–4 (p))
 Italy Quarter-finals 64,340
1 July 2012 21:45  Spain 4–0  Italy Final 63,170

Concerts [edit ]

When external music superstars or bands come to Kyiv, their concerts are often held in this stadium, as it is the biggest in Ukraine and one of the biggest in Europe. Artists to have performed here include George Michael and Shakira. The Rolling Stones were scheduled to perform at the stadium on 25 July 2007 as part of their A Bigger Bang Tour, but the concert was moved to Warsaw, Poland because of political crisis and early on parliament elections in Ukraine. On 25 July 2012 was concert of world-famous rock-bands Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kasabian and The Vaccines. Madonna performed a concert at the stadium on 4 August 2012 as partially of her The MDNA Tour. 31,022 people visited her show. Depeche Mode performed at the stadium on 29 June 2013 during their The Delta Machine Tour, in front of a herd of 36,562 people. celebrated ukrainian rock-band Okean Elzy performed and celebrate on the stadium their 20 anniversary on 21 June 2014. 71,045 people visited the show. The ring again performed here the sold-out show on 18 June 2016 as a partially of their 2016–2017 world enlistment. Aerosmith were scheduled to perform at the stadium on 2 July 2014 as region of their Global Warming Tour, but the concert was cancelled due to russian military intervention to Ukraine .

fare [edit ]

The stadium is located right in the center of Kyiv on the good bank of the River Dnipro. The stadium can be approached chiefly by either Velyka Vasylkivska Street or Lesi Ukrainki Boulevard. Both streets ‘ southern ends connect to the European path E95, which is known at that character of the city as Druzhby Narodiv Boulevard. however the independent arena of the complex does not have a aim access to the mentioned streets and can only be reached through several smaller streets such as Fizkultury, Saksahanskoho, Shota Rustaveli, Esplanadna Streets and Hospitalny Lane. There are respective underpass stations on the Kyiv Metro located within walking distance : “ Olimpiiska “ ( ~300 metres ( 0.19 myocardial infarction ) ) and “ Palats Sportu “ ( ~400 metres ( 0.25 nautical mile ) ). These are normally closed during matches. It is possible to use other nearby stations Klovska, Zoloti Vorota, Teatralna, Palats “ Ukrayina ”. In December 2010, Kyiv City State Administration renamed the underpass place “ Respublikansky Stadion ” as “ Olimpiiska ”. [ 13 ]

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