Mewa Arena
Mewa Arena (German pronunciation: [ˈmeːvaː ʔaˌʁeːnaː]; stylised as MEWA ARENA; also known as the 1. FSV Mainz 05 Arena due to UEFA sponsorship regulations) is a multi-purpose stadium in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, that opened in July 2011. It is used for football matches, and hosts the home matches of the German Bundesliga side Mainz 05.
| Former names | Coface Arena (2011–2016) Opel Arena (2016–2021) |
|---|---|
| Location | Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| Coordinates | 49°59′3″N 8°13′27″E |
| Owner | Grundstücksverwaltungsgesellschaft der Stadt Mainz mbH (GVG) |
| Operator | 1. FSV Mainz 05 e.V. |
| Executive suites | 35 |
| Capacity | 34,000 (League Matches), 27,000 (International Matches) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 5 May 2009 |
| Opened | 3 July 2011 |
| Construction cost | € 60 million |
| Architect | Dr. Axel Nixdorf, agn Niederberghaus & Partner |
| Project manager | hbm Stadien- und Sportstättenbau GmbH |
| Main contractors | Grundstückverwaltungsgesellschaft Mainz GmbH |
| Tenants | |
| Mainz 05 (2011–present) Germany national football team (selected matches) | |
The stadium has a capacity of 34,034, 19,700 seated, and replaced the Bruchwegstadion. The stadium was originally named Coface Arena ([ˈkoːfas ʔaˌʁeːna]) after a sponsorship deal with COFACE. From May 2016 to June 2021 the stadium was known as Opel Arena ([ˈoːpl̩ ʔaˌʁeːnaː]) per a naming rights agreement with Opel.
The stadium adopted its current name in July 2021 following a sponsorship agreement with the MEWA Textil-Service, a German linen rental company.