NEW BUILD & RENOVATION
root-zone system. The stadium’s pitch consists
of several layered underground structures,
reaching 1m in depth.
A total of twenty-six automatic, PC-con-
trolled sprinklers, water the turf. Despite these
watering devices being located right on the pitch
itself, they do not interfere with play as they are
hidden in special grass-covered pockets. While inEUROPEAN
operation the sprinklers pop up above the pitch level
by approximately 20cm, discharge a portion of water,ELITE
and return to their grass-covered pockets. SimilarThe seats
processes are widely used on golf
courses.at the Donbass Arena
are black and orange
(reflecting the club’s the Donbass Arena boasts a total of 1,159. Moreover, Fan-tastic Facilities & Amenities
colours) in places, the press can enjoy the convenience of underground UEFA standards require that modern stadia comply
while others are white parking, with special access for media representatives with a tacit rule of the three S’s: Safety, Security and
to form the words
‘SHAKHTAR’ and to a separate café and first-aid post, along with the Service. By setting a new standard of comfort and ser-
‘DONETSK’. convenience of working positions equipped with AC vice for spectators, the Donbass Arena makes and ful-
The venue also utilises sockets, Internet and telecom connections. The spa- fils another S-rule — the Special atmosphere.
the first infrared
cious rooms for conferences and flash interviews are This special feature of the venue is possible due toheating system in
Ukraine, which will also within journalists’ easy reach. 100% visibility of the pitch from any point in the
raise the temperature The stadium can also boast an ultramodern restau- stands and due to its perfect acoustics. The stadium’s
inside the bowl by 12- rant complex and an independent kitchen with a bak- internal design also ensures that spectator seats are
14°C above the
ambient level in cold ery, sausage and confectionery shops. The capacity and located in a single bowl, rather than in four separate
weather conditions. capabilities of Donbass Arena’s kitchen allows it to pro- stands. Besides this, the arena has no athletic track,
duce baked goods (i.e. rolls, pizzas and speciality bringing spectators closer to all the footballing action
gateaux), as well as make sweets, ice-cream and even on the pitch.
sushi, with most of the above available by home deliv- The acoustics inside the bowl are just perfect
ery. The food-serving system at the venue is organised according to modern standards. The exceptional sound
based on the closed-loop principle: all of its stages are effect is ensured by the specially structured lower end
supervised by special services. In addition to 53 fast- of the roof and through the generous application of
food outlets, the arena accommodates four Silver bars sound-proof materials. This makes the sound powerful,
and three restaurants: Diamond, Platinum and Gold, as yet without any echo effect.
well as a fan café and lounge bar. The venue also utilises the first infrared heating sys-
tem in Ukraine, which will raise the temperature inside
Field of Dreams the bowl by 12-14°C above the ambient level in cold
The pitch at the Donbass Arena has an integrated sys- weather conditions.
tem with numerous gauges for measuring tempera- The ‘Diamond’ concept and the unique atmosphere
ture, humidity and oxygen saturation, and under the inside the Donbass Arena are complimented and
turf there are facilities for drainage, irrigation and flora accentuated by a distinctive light show featured in the
heating. The bottom layer is a gas-tight membrane sky over the stadium during all football matches. The
that protects the grass from the possible negative influ- football fans who come to the venue to watch FC
ences of methane, which in significant quantities can Shakhtar Donetsk are not the only ones to enjoy the
reach the top layer of soil due to the local geological show — with Ukraine’s first footballing light show visi-
conditions of the area. The emerald lawn was grown to ble from miles away. This eye-catching display is
order in Slovakia. ensured by 12 spotlights of 5kw each that have been
The turf installation (and its subsequent mainte- mounted along the bowl perimeter, over the top row
nance) was completed with the use of the arena’s bio- of spectator seats. The light-emitting devices can be
lamp system to allow for sufficient light to reach the rotated 360 degrees, their colour sequence can be
grass for photosynthesis in cold weather conditions. changed according to the operator’s imagination. And
Besides other features, the football pitch is equipped the number of spotlights (i.e. 12) is no coincidence as it
with an aeration system that feeds fresh air into the represents the fans who are ‘the 12th player’.
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