History & Future

History
What kind of preparations went into building the Amsterdam ArenA? How were decisions taken, and what sort of problems were encountered during construction? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in Amsterdam ArenA: the making of.

The Making of Amsterdam ArenA follows the history of the building and has plenty of other interesting trivia to share. For example, who paid for the Amsterdam ArenA, and who owns the multifunctional stadium? These and many other questions are answered in 'The Making of Amsterdam ArenA'.

Building the Stadium

Building a multifunctional stadium takes a lot of time, energy and most of all building materials. The Amsterdam ArenA opened on 14 August 1996, but what exactly preceded that distinguished event?

The short presentation'Under construction', which was made by Aerophoto Schiphol, captures the construction of the stadium from a breathtakingly unique angle. You get a bird's eye view of the building progress, watching the Amsterdam ArenA take shape, from December 1993 until completion in April 1997.

Facts & Figures

How much did it cost to build the stadium? How many skyboxes are there? How many stewards work on an event day? Who are the founders? You will find the answers to these questions in the facts & figures overview.