GelreDome

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The GelreDome (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣɛlrəˌdoːm]) is a retractable roof and pitch football stadium in the city of Arnhem, Netherlands. Built from 1996 to 1998 at a cost equivalent to €75 million, it opened on 25 March 1998. The stadium has been the home of association football club Vitesse Arnhem since 1998. It was one of the stadiums used during the Euro 2000 tournament held in the Netherlands and Belgium. Both international and Dutch artists have given concerts in the stadium, including Tiësto, Post Malone, Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, Shakira, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Madonna, Prince, Bon Jovi, Spice Girls, Justin Bieber, Paul McCartney, Eagles, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Green Day, André Rieu, The Rolling Stones, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Travis Scott, Kanye West, Bad Bunny and many others. The stadium has a retractable roof, as well as a convertible pitch that can be retracted when unused during concerts or other events held at the stadium, and a climate control system. It has a capacity of 34,000 people for sports events, or 41,000 during concerts. The GelreDome pitch is surrounded on each side by four covered all-seater stands, officially known as the Edward Sturing Stand (North), Charly Bosveld Stand (East), Theo Bos Stand (South) and Just Göbel Stand (West). The GelreDome currently holds a four-star rating by UEFA.

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