Stadium "Borisov-Arena": construction, capacity, address

"Borisov-Arena" is a state-of-the-art football stadium in Belarus. Here, their home matches are played by the national team and the local team of BATE. The arena is located in Borisov. It meets all the requirements of UEFA, due to which it has the status of the fourth category (the highest one). This gives the stadium the right to host the final matches of any international competitions, including European and world championships.

The first project

One of the main reasons for the construction of the new arena in Borisov was the release of FC BATE in the group stage of the Champions League. This landmark event for all Belarusian football took place in 2008. Due to the mismatch of the city stadium UEFA standards, the team had to conduct all their home meetings in Minsk in the arena "Dynamo". This fact did not suit either the players, neither the club's management, nor the fans.

In 2009, the team made their way to the Europa League. And this time the club from Borisov was forced to play in Minsk. At the end of the season the directorate of FC BATE decided at the next meeting to approve the draft of a new stadium that would fully meet the requirements of UEFA. For the creation of the plan and layout of the arena, one of the well-known Slovenian firms started. For the sample, the management of FC BATE decided to take the stadium of the club "Maribor". It was this arena that formed the basis of the project in Borisov. Initially, according to plan, the number of seats should be limited to 12,500, but later the rostrum turned out slightly higher.

Fans asked to build a large stadium, which could accommodate all comers, and in Borisov there are a lot of football fans. However, the project provided not only an arena. Commercial premises and several parking lots were to be located on the allocated territory.

In 2010, the Borisov-Arena project was completed and approved. The only changes concerned the shape of the roof and the holes in the walls.

Stages of construction

Preparatory work began in November 2010. For the construction of the stadium "Borisov-Arena" was chosen a huge platform in the forest near the main road to Minsk.

The construction phase of engineering communications began in late 2012. To the arena were laid drainage, water supply and power lines. The stands were built of reinforced concrete structures. By October 2012, almost all supporting columns were installed. The construction of sectors was rapid, as whole metal structures were used.

By the spring of 2013, all the stands had already been erected, the stage of installing special anti-vandal armchairs, which can not be set on fire, began. Soon the stadium "Borisov-Arena" was overgrown with a metal frame of walls. In late April, plasterboard partitions and special reflective sheets began to be attached to it. By this time, all plumbing work has already been completed. In May, agronomists began to improve the field. Inside the stadium, finishing work continued. Outside, builders laid tiles, landscaped entrances and parking. At the end of the month, work began on installing lighting. It was decided to place the spotlight not only on 4 masts, but also on the edges of the roof.

In August 2013, "Borisov-Arena" got its final look. The stadium was ready for opening. According to some reports, the construction of the arena cost the management of the team $ 58 million.

Technical specifications

The capacity of the Borisov Arena is 13,126 spectators. VIP-zone is designed for 119 people. In total there are 10 VIP-boxes in the stadium. The capacity of the press zone is 114 people. It is equipped with everything necessary to conduct a live broadcast from the stadium.

Also in the arena there are places of increased comfort. This zone is designed for 650 spectators. In the podtribunnom room is a large hall for press conferences, which holds about 90 journalists.

The stands of the stadium are divided into 26 sectors. Each of them accommodates from 400 to 600 spectators. Also there are special guest sectors. "Borisov-Arena" is built on a football type. Even at the design stage , the variant with a multifunctional (Olympic) stadium was not considered. Therefore, the stands are located in close proximity to the football field.

Lawn - natural, with heating. The length of the field is 105 m, width - 68 m.

The parking complex is designed for 1500 cars.

Opening of the stadium

The first official match at the "Borisov Arena" was played in May 2014. Before the final of the National Cup a solemn opening ceremony was held. The stadium was filled to capacity, even despite the fact that the match was not attended by FC BATE. In the finals there were such Belarusian teams as Shakhtar and Neman. At the end of the match, a big concert took place, which ended with a grandiose salute.

The first game of the Borisov club in the new stadium took place in a few days. FC BATE easily defeated a modest "Slutsk".

Services and address

On the basis of the complex there are: a large children's center, shops of paraphernalia and gyms. The stadium in the city of Borisov is located at: Gagarin Street, Building No. 119.

You can get to it by city buses No. 2b, 9 and 10. Another option - for non-residents - is railway transport (Borisov station or Pechinsky station).

The airport is 60 km from the stadium. The distance to Minsk is about 70 km.