Allianz Arena

Allianz Arena in Munich is one of football's most iconic modern stadiums, its inflated ETFE facade glowing red, white, or blue on matchdays as the home of FC Bayern München. The steep, enclosed bowl traps noise brilliantly, and Bayern's dominance has made it one of the most feared venues in European football. The exterior alone — a luminous, pillow-panel shell visible from miles away — has made it an architectural landmark.

Opened in 2005 as one of the world's first stadiums with a full color-changing exterior, it replaced the Olympiastadion as Bayern and 1860 Munich's home. It has hosted a Champions League final (2012), World Cup matches (2006), and countless Bayern treble-era nights. As a Club World Cup venue it represents the pinnacle of modern European club football infrastructure.