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 namesCoface Arena (2011–2016)
Opel Arena (2016–2021)

LocationMainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Coordinates49°59′3″N 8°13′27″E

OwnerGrundstücksverwaltungsgesellschaft der Stadt Mainz mbH (GVG)

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Mewa Arena

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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.
Capacity	34,000 (League Matches),[1] 27,000 (International Matches)[1]
Executive suites	35[1]
Surface	Grass
Construction
Broke ground	5 May 2009
Opened	3 July 2011[1]
Construction cost	€ 60 million
Architect	Dr. Axel Nixdorf, agn Niederberghaus & Partner[1]
Project manager	hbm Stadien- und Sportstättenbau GmbH[1]
Main contractors	Grundstückverwaltungsgesellschaft Mainz GmbH[1]
Tenants
Mainz 05 (2011–present) Germany national football team (selected matches)

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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.^[2]

The stadium adopted its current name in July 2021 following a sponsorship agreement with the MEWA Textil-Service, a German linen rental company.^[3]