26 Stadiums Where Art and Architecture Collide in Spectacular Fashion

24. Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand: The Indoor Meadow

Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium achieved a world first: a permanently roofed stadium featuring a natural grass pitch. Covered by a transparent ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) roof, the turf thrives thanks to UV transparency, while players and spectators remain shielded from Dunedin’s often-chilly weather. This innovative design allows for a perfect pitch year-round, combining the benefits of an indoor arena with the feel of traditional outdoor sport. It’s a pioneering example of sustainable engineering meeting athletic needs in challenging climates.