VIVA ESPAÑA! Spain has captured the title of this year's European Championship - Olé Olé! More than 65,000 spectators choose the UBS ARENA to watch and celebrate the final on Sunday. It was a fair game and the better team one at the end. We're already looking forward to the EURO'12!
North vs. South for the final on Sunday – It’s finally down to the last 2 teams for the European Championship title. Germany and Spain will surely make the last match of the tournament a game to remember. Both want the title badly and both are going to give it their all to bring it home. So, what’s your flavor? The cool north or the hot south? Either way, UBS ARENA will be there to cater to everyone in a fun, exciting, and safe environment for people of all ages. Come and take part in this unique EURO’08 experience. Doors open at 18:00 and the game kicks off at 20:45. Standing areas are free of charge.
ARENA FACE for EURO'08 is Erwin Greber from Biberist! The people have spoken, and they've made a clear choice - Erwin Greber has been chosen as the ARENA Face for Switzerland's fifth stadium. Spotted in Solothurn, Erwin has won an all inclusive VIP evening at the UBS ARENA in Biel for the final match and tickets (catering included) to Zurich's famous International Track and Field meeting event in August. Congratulations Erwin! All faces from every arena
UBS ARENA LAUSANNE: Thomas Hempler, team captain for the long run.
With
a capacity of 11,000 people, 40 some collaborators, and the
coordination of at least 10 enterprises, one need not worry how to keep
himself busy in a 16 hour day. Thomas Hempler, the big chief at the
biggest UBS ARENA, located in Lausanne, has an easy-going way about
keeping everything under control. At 44 years old, Hempler already has
years of experience organizing and putting on shows, namely at The
Théâtre de Carouge, La Comédie de Genève, and at the Théâtre du Grütli,
all in Geneva. For that reason, holding the reins on a project of this
size didn't scare him away. «A the end of the day, football and
theater aren't really that different. Only here I don't have to
decorate - but the main difference is that here we have to keep the
crowd under control.» Such a large crowd could cause some
problems. «Last night (Spain vs Italy), the arena was
completely full. There were already 11,000 people inside the arena and
another 1000 outside that wanted to get in. With a crowd like that,
things can suddenly turn ugly, but thanks to the police who
collaborated with our security team, everything went smoothly as
planned.» At one o'clock in the morning Thomas is still
finishing up the evening's reports with his team; it's the end of a
long, hot day. One could easily mistake Thomas for a sailor with his
bronze tan, ocean blue eyes, and the build of a longshoreman. He's got
an open, friendly smile and a view over the horizon like a captain
navigating into a harbor. But like a ship's captain who has to be
focused on the arrival of his ship, Thomas has almost been too busy to
follow the games. «I'm somewhat frustrated because I've watched the
least games ever for this EURO even though I've been surrounded by the
games the whole time!». After his experience at UBS ARENA,
Thomas' next project on the horizon is in Avingnon. He will be working
with Massimo Furlan on his latest performance. Then he'll be back in
Geneva for La Festival de La Bâtie for a whole lot of culture, music,
art, theater and more. «I'm not hyperactive», explains this father of
4 boys «these things just come to me, that's all.» What's his opinion
on the premiere season of the UBS ARENA? « Above all, I have had the
wonderful experience of meeting so many great people. If you asked me
to do it again I would say yes, but not 5 times a year!"
Russia vs Spain tonight at the UBS ARENA - Now that we know Germany is going to be in the final, who do you think will be their perfect match for the last game? Tonight Russia and Spain are sure to give their best to play on Sunday. Join us at the UBS ARENA where all the action is. Doors open at 18:00 and the game kicks off at 20:45. Standing areas are free of charge.
Switzerland's fifth stadium in images - The fifth stadium in images - 16 arenas, 16 unique sites, 16 special environments, 16 exceptional locations, all of which have set the stage for the excitement, disappointment, and the glory of the EURO'08. A real melting pot of languages, cultures, and walks of life coming together at the UBS ARENA to create Switzerland's fifth stadium. The EURO is soon coming to an end - let's hope you keep the good memories with you for years to come. Here are some of the best moments captured at the UBS ARENA for this year's EURO'08. Photo Gallery
