Puskás Aréna, National football stadium in Zugló district, Budapest, Hungary
Puskás Aréna is a football stadium in the Zugló district of Budapest with room for 67,215 spectators, showing a modern structure of white steel and large glass facades. The entire building rises across several levels and features a closed roof that protects the stands in all weather.
The new construction replaced the former Ferenc Puskás Stadium starting in 2017 and opened in November 2019. The works lasted around two years and transformed the site into a contemporary sports facility for international competitions.
Named after Hungary's most celebrated football player Ferenc Puskás, the arena honors a legend who brought international recognition to Hungarian football in the 1950s. Fans gather here to watch major international matches and experience the atmosphere of a modern sports venue.
Metro line 2 connects the stadium directly to the city center, with Puskás Ferenc Stadion station right at the northern entrance. Visitors should note that only cashless payments using cards or mobile devices work throughout the building.
All payments inside the facility happen without cash through touch cards or NFC technology, so no traditional coins or bills are accepted. This rule applies to every sales point and service during events at the stadium.
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