The Arena Stadium, a massive, high-tech complex which seats 52,000 people, on Arena Boulevard.

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Amsterdam


This high-tech complex (formerly Amsterdam ArenA) with a retractable roof is the home of four-time European champions Ajax, the Netherlands' most famous football team. Football games usually take place on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons from August to May. The arena also hosts big-name live-music shows. It's about 7km southeast of central Amsterdam, easily accessible by metro.

Fans can also take a one-hour guided tour of the stadium (adult/child €16.50/11). See the website for the schedule.