Warsaw

Popular Events Warsaw

As the capital of Poland and one of the most important European cities, Warsaw hosts a wide range of football matches throughout the year. From domestic league games to international competitions, here are some of the most important football events held in Warsaw

1. Ekstraklasa: The top-tier professional football league in the country, the Ekstraklasa, often features matches between Warsaw-based teams like Legia Warsaw or Polonia Warsaw. These games are one of the most important events in the city’s football calendar, often held at the stadion wojska polskiego, also known as the Polish Army Stadium, and draw large crowds of local supporters.
2. International matches: Warsaw hosts international football matches from time to time, such as friendlies, UEFA European Championship qualifying matches and FIFA World Cup qualification games. The National Stadium is a popular choice for international matches due to its state-of-the-art facilities and large capacity.
3. UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League Matches: The National Stadium is one of the biggest and most up-to-date stadiums in Poland. It has been chosen as the home ground of the two European club competitions: the UEFA Europa League (Europa League) and the UEFA Champions League (Champions League). These competitions draw in football fans from all over the world and feature some of the finest players in European football.

Cities near Warsaw

• Lublin: Approximately 160 kilometers southeast
• Lodz: Approximately 135 kilometers southwest

Tourism in Warsaw

Warsaw Old Town: An UNESCO World Legacy Site, the recreated Old Town is an enchanting maze of cobblestone roads, brilliant exteriors, and exceptional spots like the Regal Palace and St. John's House of prayer.

The vast Royal Lazienki Park: provides a peaceful haven away from the busy city center. It is home to the famous Palace on the Water, as well as green gardens, calm lakes, and classical sculptures.

Museum of Warsaw Uprising: This interactive museum offers a moving look at one of Warsaw's most significant periods in history and pays tribute to the city's heroism during the war.

The Palace of Culture and Science: is a towering reminder of Warsaw's Soviet past. It is home to concerts, exhibitions, and cultural events in addition to offering panoramic views of the city from its observation deck.

Warsaw Activities and Events

• Museums Visit: The National Museum, Zachęta National Gallery of Art, Museum of the History of Polish Jews, and Copernicus Science Centre are just a few of the many museums in Warsaw that appeal to a wide range of interests.
• Music and Performing Arts: Warsaw's cultural sector has something to offer for everyone, from jazz bars in the lively Praga quarter to modern plays at Teatr Wielki and classical concerts at the Warsaw Philharmonic.
• Guided Tours: Take a guided tour of Warsaw's colorful neighborhoods that are adorned with murals, graffiti, and urban installations that showcase the city's artistic flair and discover the city's thriving street art culture.
• Traditional Polish Cuisine: Enjoy mouth-watering pierogi, spicy rye soup, and hearty bigos (hunting stew) at authentic Polish restaurants like Zapiecek and Milk Bars located throughout the city.
• The City Bike Tour: Rent a bike and take a ride along the designated bike paths that cross the city. Discover the city’s landmarks and hidden attractions on two wheels.
• Park Picnics: Grab your picnic basket and head to one of Warsaw’s beautiful parks, like the one in the center of the city or the one in the north, where you’ll be able to relax, have a bite to eat, and enjoy the local atmosphere.

Warsaw Football Stadium

The National Stadium (Narodowy Stadion) is the biggest and most famous football stadium in Warsaw, with a capacity of approximately 58,000 seats. The stadium was built for the Euro 2012 football championship, but has since become a multipurpose venue for sports events, concerts and cultural festivals. The stadium is located in the area of Al. Ks., J. Poniatowskigo.

The Polish Army Stadium, also known as Legia Stadium or Legia Warsaw Stadium, is a football stadium in Warsaw, Poland. It has a capacity of approximately 31,800 people and is the home stadium of the Polish national football team, Legia Warsaw. It has been renovated several times and has a fan base that is known to create an electric atmosphere during the games.

Stadion polonii warszawa (Stadion Polonia Warsaw Stadium), ul. konwiktorska, konfiguratively means "Stadium of Polonia Warsaw" and it is the home of another important club in the city of Warsaw, Polonia Wielkopolskie. The stadium is relatively small compared to other stadiums in Poland, but has a great history and continues to host thrilling matches in the lower leagues of Polish football. The capacity of the stadium is approximately 7,150 people.