Vienna, Austria, Stadium
Vienna's Prater stadium, home of seven European finals
Austria's largest stadium, in the green Prater park next to the giant Ferris wheel. It hosted the Euro 2008 final and seven European Cup and Champions League finals, more than almost any stadium in Europe.
Meiereistraße 7, 1020 Wien
Departures
After the show
The U2 runs extra trains, but queues form quickly. Walk through the Prater to Praterstern and take the U1 or S-Bahn.
Bags and entry
Only bags up to A4 size are allowed. Larger bags can be left at paid lockers near the stadium.
On the day
Gates usually open 90 minutes before kick-off and 2 to 3 hours before a concert. The walk from Stadion U-Bahn station is short, but the area gets crowded close to the start.
Prater
Beer gardens and the Schweizerhaus, famous for its roasted pork knuckle, a short walk away.
Praterstern
Snack bars and restaurants near the main station on the way to the stadium.
Leopoldstadt
Cafés and bistros in the district around Karmelitermarkt.
Das Team
In the early 1930s Austria's Wunderteam was one of the best in the world. Today the national team plays its big home games here.
Biggest honours
Legends who played here
Tap a tier or the floor to see what it is like
Pitch / stage
Pitch / track
Lower tier
Behind the running track, so a bit far from the pitch.
Upper tier
Steep and covered by the roof, with a full view of the field.
Best for a concert
Lower tier facing the stage
Close to the stage with a straight view. The running track keeps the stands away from the floor.
Best for football
Middle tier along the sides
The long sides give the best view of the pitch.
On a budget
Upper tier behind the goals
The cheapest tickets, high but with a full view of the bowl.
In the shade
Upper rows of any tier
The roof covers the stands but not the front rows of the lower tier.
Tap a year or let the story play
The Praterstadion opened in 1931 for the Workers' Olympiad, a sports festival of the labour movement. It was one of the most modern stadiums of its time, and Austria's Wunderteam played here.
It hosted four European Cup finals, from Inter's win over Real Madrid in 1964 to Ajax beating Milan in 1995. A roof was added in 1986, and in 1992 the stadium was renamed after Ernst Happel, Austria's most successful coach.
After hosting the Euro 2008 final, the stadium became Vienna's top concert venue. In August 2024, all three of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows here were cancelled after police foiled a terror plot.
The U2, station Stadion, stops right in front of the stadium.
The roof covers all seats, the field is open.
The Prater park with the giant Ferris wheel and fun fair is right next door.
Usually 90 minutes before kick-off and 2 to 3 hours before a concert. The exact time is on your ticket.
The lower tier facing the stage. The upper tier is cheaper but far away.
Between the Prater and the city centre, walking distance to the stadium.
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