Ernst-Happel-Stadion

Ernst Happel Stadion

UEFA
Former names	Praterstadion (1931–1992)
Location	Meiereistraße 7, Vienna, Austria
Coordinates	48°12′26″N 16°25′15″E / 48.20722°N 16.42083°E / 48.20722; 16.42083
Owner	City of Vienna
Operator	Wiener Stadthalle Betriebs- und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Type	UEFA Category 4 Stadium
Capacity	50,865[1] (end-stage) 68,500 (center-stage)
Record attendance	90,726 (Austria vs. Spain, 30 October 1960)
Field size	105 m × 68 m (344 ft × 223 ft)
Surface	Lawn
Construction
Broke ground	1929
Built	1929–1931
Opened	11 July 1931
Renovated	1986, 2008
Construction cost	39.6 million euros (conversion 2005-2008)
Architect	Otto Ernst Schweizer
Tenants
Austria national football team (1931–present)

Ernst-Happel-Stadion (pronunciation^ⓘ), known as Praterstadion until 1992, sometimes also called Wiener-Stadion, is a football stadium in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Austria's capital Vienna. With 50,865 seats, it is the largest stadium in Austria. It was built between 1929 and 1931 for the second Workers' Olympiad to the design of German architect Otto Ernst Schweizer. The stadium was renamed in honour of Austrian footballer Ernst Happel following his death in 1992. The stadium hosted seven games in UEFA Euro 2008, including the final which saw Spain triumph over Germany.

The stadium is owned by the City of Vienna (Municipal Department 51 – Sports of the City of Vienna). It is managed by the Wiener Stadthalle Betriebs und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H., a subsidiary of Wien Holding. It is a UEFA Category 4 stadium, and as such, it is the home of the Austria national football team. It also hosts the Viennese clubs' matches in UEFA competitions.

The stadium is served by Stadion station on the U2 metro line, 77A and 11A bus lines.