Top 5 Stadiums That Will Host UEFA Euro 2016

The newly-expanded European Championship has a brand new format and that makes it the largest edition of this tournament ever. Euro 2016 will comprise 51 matches that will be played across 10 stadiums in France, with new venues having been built in Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, and Nice, while the stadiums from the 1998 World Cup have also received upgrades.

Let's see the 5 most interesting venus, featuring a mix od eco-friendly solar panels and old school steep stands. Spain want to grab the 3rd consecutive title. Will they manage to do that?

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#1 Stade Velodrome

Located in Marseille, it has a capacity of 67,000 and was originally built for the 1938 World Cup (!), featuring a cycling track and having received upgrades since the '98 World Cup. It will host a total of 6 matches.

#2 Stade de Bordeaux

Located in Bordeaux, it has a capacity of just 42,000 and was opened in 2016. What's interesting about this one is that it was designed by the architects that developed Beijing's Bird Nest Olympic stadium. It features incredibly steep stands and will host 5 matches during Euro 2016.

#3 Stade de Nice

Located in the city with the same name in the south of France, it boasts a capacity of 36,000 and it's another new venue, having been opened in 2013. It helps save the Antarctic polar bears since it features solar panels and a system that recycles rainwater and uses wind power to provide a good air condition. The interesting part? It's the home of the Fench national sport museum so if you're heading to the French Riviera, it might be worth a visit.

#4 Stade de France

Located in Paris, Stade de France has a capacity of 80,000 and it's the venue where the terror events happened in November, 2015 during the France vs Germany match. It's the venue that hosted the final during the '98 World Cup. Seven matches will be played on this stadium during Euro 2016.

#5 Parc des Princes

Located in Paris, it has a capacity of 48,000 and it's actually the oldest stadium to be used at Euro 2016. Paris Saint-Germain calls it a home at it was built in 1897. It was rebuilt in 1932 and 1972, benefited from $80 million worth of Qatar Airlines as PSG wanted to expand even further.

Euro 2016 is one of the most expected sports championships happening this year, a long-awaited event that saw millions of millons of wagers. Make sure you make your bet wisely and take into account all details before you decide to place your money on a team. If you were asking about this, yes, the stadiums where some events take place can actually count for the teams. Weigh your details perfectly!