Stadiums With Stunning Glass Roofs That Let Nature Be Part of the Game

23. Arena Națională – Bucharest, Romania

Arena Națională is a retractable roof football stadium in Bucharest, Romania. It opened in 2011 on the site of the original National Stadium, which was demolished between 2007 and 2008. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Marius Mandache

Romania’s largest stadium boasts a retractable roof with clear ETFE panels that allow natural light to reach every corner of the arena—even when closed. This clever feature helps maintain a consistent and bright environment for football matches, concerts, and large-scale events regardless of weather. The roof structure is designed to resemble a giant unfolding circle, echoing the symmetry and elegance of classical domes while bringing in 21st-century transparency and efficiency.

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