UEFA EURO 2016 Bid Evaluation Report Introduction Introduction The UEFA National Team Competitions provided to each bidder in March 2010 to Committee has been mandated by the UEFA give the candidates another opportunity to Executive Committee to supervise the bid- provide the necessary clarifications. ding procedure for UEFA EURO 2016, includ- The knowledge and quality reflected in all ing the definition of the bid requirements, the three bid dossiers is impressive. The com- participation in the official visits to the bidding mitment, coordination and research that were countries and the drafting of this evaluation necessary to produce documents of this report. excellent standard are meritorious. Numerous On 28 May 2010, the bidding procedure will contributions from all levels of government, come to an end, when one of the candidates from stadium owners and experts, from – Turkey, Italy or France – is appointed by transport companies, as well as from ac- the UEFA Executive Committee to host commodation and tourist organisations UEFA EURO 2016. needed to be obtained and coordinated to The appointment of the host association will produce the dossiers. mark the end of a period of hard work and In April 2010 we travelled, together with excellent cooperation between the three several members of the UEFA administration, bidders and UEFA and will represent the first to each of the bidding countries. Each of milestone in a new era of European national these visits comprised a technical part, during team football, which will, for the first time, see which detailed aspects of the bid require- 24 teams competing for the prestigious Henri ments were discussed and clarified, and an Delaunay trophy in the final tournament of the official part, during which meetings with gov- European Football Championship. ernment officials were held. The presence The three candidates – Turkey, Italy and and support of representatives of the highest France – submitted their bid dossiers to level of government demonstrated the signifi- UEFA on 15 February 2010. The content of cance of this event and the essential backing these dossiers was based on the bid re- available in each country. quirements provided to the candidates on As representatives of the UEFA National 3 April 2009. Along with their bid dossiers, Team Competitions Committee, having the candidates had also to submit the neces- worked closely on this project right from the sary signed bid agreements, namely the start, we fully support the bid evaluations and staging, stadium, host city and airport agree- thank the UEFA administration and appointed ments. experts for their work. While compiling their bid dossiers, the bid- We are pleased to present the overall evalua- ders could rely on constant support from tion report, which is the result of an intensive members of the UEFA administration and evaluation process conducted over the last their appointed experts. Numerous work- few months. The order in which the candi- shops covering the stadium, infrastructure dates are evaluated was determined by a and accommodation requirements, among draw in February 2010. other aspects, were organised in the bidding Gilberto Madail countries. Chairman of the To ensure that the evaluation would be as fair National Team Competitions Committee and objective as possible, a set of assess- ment parameters was defined for each of the Nodar Akhalkatsi, Harry Been sectors. In addition, a list of open points was Members of the National Team Competitions Committee UEFA EURO 2016 Bid Evaluation Report Turkey Final and Qualifying Draw Ístanbul 243km Optional 453km Draw location Bursa 149km 232km Ankara 323km Eskişehir 350km 412km 212km 367km Kayseri Ízmir 310km Optional 323km Draw location Konya 323km Antalya 0 100km 200km Host City Stadium Net Host City Stadium Net İstanbul Atatürk Olympic Stadium (renewal) 81,106 Ankara New Ankara (new) 41,379 İstanbul Türk Telekom Arena (new) 50,434 Konya New Konya (new) 31,817 Bursa New Bursa (new) 31,700 Kayseri Kadir Has (renewal) 31,816 Eskişehir New Eskişehir (new) 37,072 Antalya New Antalya (new) 41,703 İzmir New Ízmir (new) 41,540 Page 2 of 17 UEFA EURO 2016 Bid Evaluation Report Turkey Host city: İstanbul Stadium name: İstanbul Atatürk Olympic Stadium Net capacity: 81,106 Matches planned: Opening match, group phase, round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, final Stadium status: Major renovation, completion end 2012 Current owner: Council for the İstanbul Olympic Games Current operator: Council for the İstanbul Olympic Games Investment budget: €49.7 million Teams: İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediye Spor, Turkish Super League in 2009/10 Home base for TFF Host city: İstanbul Stadium name: Türk Telekom Arena Net capacity: 50,434 Matches planned: Group phase, round of 16, quarter-finals Stadium status: New stadium, completion in 2010 Current owner: General Directorate of Youth and Sports Current operator: Galatasaray AŞ Investment budget: €137 million Teams: Galatasaray AŞ, Turkish Super League in 2009/10 Host city: Bursa Stadium name: New Bursa Stadium Net capacity: 31,700 Matches planned: Group phase, round of 16 Stadium status: New stadium, completion in 2014 Current owner: General Directorate of Youth and Sports Current operator: Not appointed yet Investment budget: €118.6 million Teams: Bursaspor, Turkish Super League in 2009/10 Page 3 of 17 UEFA EURO 2016 Bid Evaluation Report Turkey Host city: Eskişehir Stadium name: New Eskişehir Stadium Net capacity: 37,072 Matches planned: Group phase, round of 16 Stadium status: New stadium, completion in 2014 Current owner: General Directorate of Youth and Sports Current operator: Not appointed yet Investment budget: €125.1 million Teams: Eskişehirspor, Turkish Super League in 2009/10 Host city: İzmir Stadium name: New İzmir Stadium Net capacity: 41,540 Matches planned: Group phase, round of 16, quarter-finals Stadium status: New stadium, completion in 2013 Current owner: General Directorate of Youth and Sports Current operator: Not appointed yet Investment budget: €153.2 million Teams: Karşıyaka, Turkish first league in 2009/10 Host city: Ankara Stadium name: New Ankara Stadium Net capacity: 41,379 Matches planned: Group phase, round of 16, semi-finals Stadium status: New stadium, completion in 2013 Current owner: General Directorate of Youth and Sports Current operator: Not appointed yet Investment budget: €176.8 million Teams: Ankaragücü, Turkish Super League in 2009/10 Page 4 of 17 UEFA EURO 2016 Bid Evaluation Report Turkey Host city: Konya Stadium name: New Konya Stadium Net capacity: 31,817 Matches planned: Group phase, round of 16 Stadium status: New stadium, completion in 2013 Current owner: General Directorate of Youth and Sports Current operator: Not appointed yet Investment budget: €119 million Teams: Konyaspor, Turkish first league in 2009/10 Host city: Kayseri Stadium name: Kayseri Kadir Has Stadium Net capacity: 31,816 Matches planned: Group phase, round of 16 Stadium status: Major renovation, completion in 2014 Current owner: General Directorate of Youth and Sports Current operator: Kayserispor Investment budget: €19.3 million Teams: Kayserispor, Turkish Super League in 2009/10 Host city: Antalya Stadium name: New Antalya Stadium Net capacity: 41,703 Matches planned: Group phase, round of 16, quarter-finals Stadium status: New stadium, completion in 2013 Current owner: General Directorate of Youth and Sports Current operator: Not appointed yet Investment budget: €158.3 million Teams: Antalyaspor, Turkish Super League in 2009/10 Page 5 of 17 UEFA EURO 2016 Bid Evaluation Report Turkey 02: UEFA EURO Vision indicates four additional stadiums (two of them, Sanliurfa and Adana, located in the The vision of the Turkish bid to host the final southern part of Turkey; one of them, Trab- tournament of the UEFA European Football zon, in the north-eastern part of Turkey and Championship in 2016 is to organise “a festi- one in Istanbul) as back-up venues. val in celebration of all cultures through the As far as stadium capacities are concerned, a fraternity and friendship found in the game of good mix of smaller and bigger stadiums has football”. Hosting the final tournament for the been proposed, which would allow for some first time in this part of the continent is seen flexibility when drawing up the match sched- as a unique chance to “build a bridge be- ule. The total net stadium capacity adds up to tween Europe and the mystic Orient” and to around 2.339 million spectators. offer a complete new fan experience. The bid is based on strong assets that would help to The proposed match schedule provides a ensure the successful staging of the final good basis for discussion with UEFA, which tournament, such as a distinct football cul- would take the final decision. ture, access to new and interesting markets All things considered, the overall tournament with the potential to increase revenue for concept seems to be well elaborated. European football, a very young population and the country’s status as a top tourist des- tination. 04: Tournament Legacy Turkey’s key motivations are to develop Turkish football, create the best conditions to The long-term benefits have been summa- ensure football excellence in Turkey and offer rised in several categories. For Turkey, foot- a new experience to European football fans. ball is first of all a national affair which has the power to serve as a catalyst for dynamic All things considered, the vision and key growth, through its younger generation, and motivations of the Turkish bid are clear and for modernisation of the country’s general well aligned with UEFA’s long-term strategy. infrastructure, with the full support of the government. On the football side, hosting the final tournament would directly contribute to 03: Overall Tournament Concept the growth of football thanks to completely modernised sports infrastructure. This in- The overall tournament concept includes nine cludes new stadiums as well as new training stadiums in eight host cities (two in Istan- pitches and education centres all over the bul).The proposed venues are attractive and country.