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St. Jakob-Park

St. Jakob-Park – Stadium in Basel, opened in 2001. No events are listed right now, but here is everything you need to know before you visit: how to get there, where to park, where to stay and where to eat nearby.
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About St. Jakob-Park

St. Jakob-Park is a Swiss sports stadium in Basel. It is the largest football venue in Switzerland and home to FC Basel. "Joggeli", as the venue is nicknamed by the locals, was originally built with a capacity of 33,433 seats. The capacity was increased to 42,500 for Euro 2008, which was hosted by Austria and Switzerland. After the tournament, a number of seats were removed, thus creating more space between them. The capacity was therefore reduced to 38,512 for Swiss Super League matches or 37,500 seats for international matches The maximum capacity for concerts is 40,000.

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Getting there

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  • Bahnhof Basel St. JakobTrain station140 m · 2 min walk
  • Bahnhof Basel DreispitzTrain station920 m · 15 min walk
  • DreispitzTram stop980 m · 16 min walk
  • SalinenstrasseTram stop1'000 m · 16 min walk
  • M ParcTram stop1 km · 17 min walk
  • Birsfelden HardTram stop1.1 km · 18 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)

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St. Jakob-Park: FAQs

What's on at St. Jakob-Park?

There are no upcoming events listed at St. Jakob-Park right now.

Where is St. Jakob-Park?

St. Jakob-Park is located at Basel.

How big is St. Jakob-Park?

St. Jakob-Park has a capacity of around 38'512.

What is the nearest station to St. Jakob-Park?

The nearest station is Bahnhof Basel St. Jakob (Train station), about 140 m from St. Jakob-Park.

Which hotels are closest to St. Jakob-Park?

The closest places to stay are Hotel Coop Tagungszentrum & Hotelpark im Grünen (940 m), Ibis Styles Basel City (1.4 km), and Hotel Alfa (1.5 km).

When did St. Jakob-Park open?

St. Jakob-Park opened in 2001.

Which teams or companies are based at St. Jakob-Park?

St. Jakob-Park is the home of FC Basel.