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MCH Arena

This article is about the football stadium. For the MCH multiarena, see Jyske Bank Boxen.
MCH Arena
Logo of MCH Arena since spring of 2016
View of the stadium before a match in July 2015
Map
Full nameMCH Arena
Former namesStadion ved Messecenter Herning (2003–2004)
SAS Arena (2004–2009)
MCH Arena (2009–present)
Herning Stadion (2011)
LocationKaj Zartows Vej 5
7400 Herning
Coordinates56°07′01″N 8°57′06″E / 56.116868°N 8.951669°E / 56.116868; 8.951669
OwnerMCH Group A/S[4]
Capacity12,055 (7,790 seated)[3]
Record attendance11,861 (FC Midtjylland vs Brøndby IF, 5 May 2024)[3][6][7]
Field size104 by 65 metres (113.7 yd × 71.1 yd)[8][9]
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Broke ground2 April 2003[1]
Built2003–2004[2]
Opened27 March 2004; 20 years ago (2004-03-27)
Renovated~2008[3]
Construction costDKK 80–85 million (2003–2004)[5]
ArchitectKobra Arkitekter A/S[2]
Tenants
FC Midtjylland (2004–present)

The MCH Arena is an association football stadium situated in the south of Herning, Denmark, that is part of MCH Messecenter Herning complex and owned by MCH Group A/S.[2][4] It has been the home ground of FC Midtjylland since March 2004. An integrated part of the arena is a main building housing the club's administration and offices for the official fan club (named Black Wolves), and includes player and referee facilities, a restaurant, a VIP lounge, press and sky boxes, and a club shop (named Ulveshoppen).[8][2][3] The total capacity during domestic matches is 12,055 spectators with 7,790 seatings (western and eastern grand stands and partly north stand) making it the 9th largest football stadium in Denmark.[3] At international FIFA and UEFA matches, the capacity of the four covered single-tiered stands is reduced to 10,150. The stadium's current attendance record of 11,861 spectators came on 5 May 2024 when FC Midtjylland played against Brøndby IF.[citation needed]

During the construction period and the first couple of months after the official opening on 27 March 2004, it was called Stadion ved Messecenter Herning (or Messecenter Herning Stadion).[9][5][10] On 5 August 2004, it was announced that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) had acquired the naming rights of the stadium in a sponsorship arrangement, and the stadium was officially known as SAS Arena until 30 June 2009 — the first sponsorship of its kind in Denmark. The current name, MCH Arena, was introduced on 1 July 2009.[7] It was one of four venues for the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, staging three matches in Group B and a semi-final. During the competition, the stadium was known as Herning Stadion. Apart from hosting several European Cup matches, the stadium has also staged four friendlies for the Denmark national team.[11] The 2013 European Dressage Championship was held in Herning with the stadium being one of the locations.[12]

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