Ferenc Puskás StadiumAbout Ferenc Puskás Stadium
The Ferenc Puskás Stadium site in Budapest is Hungary’s principal national stadium, rebuilt as a modern arena and opened in 2019 on the footprint of the earlier mid-20th-century stadium. The venue is named for Ferenc Puskás, Hungary’s best-known footballer.
The original national stadium opened in 1953 as the Népstadion and served for decades as the main venue for the Hungarian national team, large concerts and mass events. That stadium was demolished and replaced by the new Puskás Arena, which was completed and brought into use in 2019.
The stadium stands in Budapest on the site of the former national stadium, on the city’s northern-eastern approaches, and is integrated into Budapest’s public transport network for event access.
- Redevelopment history: The current arena replaced the older 1953 stadium on the same site and opened in 2019, serving as Hungary’s national stadium for major international matches and concerts.
- Visitor access: Public transport connections and matchday crowd management make the stadium accessible from central Budapest; check event schedules for recommended arrival times.
What to See#
- Main bowl and pitch: The main bowl and pitch of the rebuilt stadium, completed as a modern arena in 2019 with a seating capacity of roughly 67,000 for football events.
- Hospitality and conference facilities: Hospitality suites, conference and event spaces integrated into the modern arena complex used for corporate and private events around matchdays.
- Commemorative displays: Memorials and displays referencing the former Népstadion and Ferenc Puskás, reflecting the site’s long football history.
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Best Time to Visit Ferenc Puskás Stadium
Best during scheduled matches and concerts-check the stadium's official calendar for dates.
Weather & Climate near Ferenc Puskás Stadium
Ferenc Puskás Stadium's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (533 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -3° | 33 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 28 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Good | 2° - 11° | 5° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 20° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Excellent | 16° - 28° | 22° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 22° | 50 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 3° | 51 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -1° | 41 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
How to Get to Ferenc Puskás Stadium
Accessible by Budapest public transport (metro and buses) and by road; follow signage and event transit plans on match days.
Tips for Visiting Ferenc Puskás Stadium
- Check event listings for fixtures featuring Ferenc Puskás Stadium-major international matches draw significant crowds.
- Use Budapest public transit-the stadium is well-connected by metro and bus services on match days.