Soccer pitches (aka fields) are more than just the location for matches; they represent culture, architecture, and the passion of fans. Some stadiums stand out not just for their size or capacity, but for their unique features and extraordinary designs. Here are some of the most unique football stadiums in the world.

The Float at Marina Bay (Singapore)

• Capacity: up to 30,000 with temporary seating.
• Opened: 2007
• Unique Feature: A floating pitch/platform on a bay.
• Overview: The Float at Marina Bay is the world’s largest floating football pitch/entertainment platform, offering spectacular views of Singapore’s skyline. Fans watch from the grandstand on the shore.

Ottmar Hitzfeld Stadium (Switzerland)

• Capacity: 200
• Opened: 2009
• Unique Feature: This is the highest stadium in Europe (2,000 meters/6,500 feet above sea level)
• Overview: Nestled in the Swiss Alps, this stadium offers breathtaking mountain views. Due to its altitude, the air is thinner, challenging players’ stamina. I would not want to be the player who kicks the ball over the fencing….

Sapporo Dome (Japan)

• Capacity: 41,484
• Opened: 2001
• Unique Feature: Clever engineering
• Overview: The Sapporo Dome features a pitch surface that can slide in and out, accommodating both soccer and baseball. This engineering marvel is home to the Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo soccer club, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters baseball team, and has hosted Olympic soccer and FIFA World Cup matches.

Estadio BBVA (Mexico)

• Capacity: 53,500
• Opened: 2015
• Unique Feature: Mountain backdrop view from the stands
• Overview: Known as “El Gigante de Acero,” this stadium in Monterrey provides fans with a stunning view of the Cerro de la Silla mountain through its open end (above).

Qaqortaq (Greenland)

• Capacity: as many as you can cram around it.
• Opened: 2009
• Unique Feature: It’s in freaking Greenland!
• Overview: This was the first artificial turf pitch built in Greenland. Since then, many others have been constructed. The Greenland Soccer Championship is a tournament held over a single week, in which eight teams play to crown a winner.

Estadio Hernando Siles (Bolivia)

• Capacity: 41,143
• Opened: 1931
• Unique Feature: High-altitude (3,637 meters/ 11,932 feet above sea level)
• Overview: Located in La Paz, this stadium is one of the highest in the world. Visiting teams often struggle with altitude sickness, giving the Bolivian national team a significant advantage.

Estadio Municipal de Braga (Portugal)

• Capacity: 30,286
• Opened: 2003
• Unique Feature: Located in an abandoned quarry.
• Overview: Built as one of the venue for Euro2004, A Pedreira (The Quarry) is home to Sporting Club de Braga. The architect, Eduardo Souto de Moura, won a Pritzker Prize in part with this design.

Stade Louis II (Monaco)

• Capacity: 16,360
• Opened: 1985
• Unique Feature: Rooftop pitch
• Overview: Home to AS Monaco, Stade Louis II is famous for its location above a car park, with a scenic Mediterranean backdrop. Makes sense given that Monaco is among the smallest nations in the world.

Ei∂i Stadium (Faroe Islands)

• Capacity: 500
• Opened: 2005
• Unique Feature: I mean, look at it.
• Overview: This picturesque stadium is located right on the edge of a cliff, with a stunning view of the Atlantic ocean. Occasionally, stray balls end up in the sea, with local boats retrieving them.

Brooklyn Bridge Park – Pier 5 (New York)

• Capacity: variable
• Opened: 2013
• Unique Feature: Stunning location
• Overview: Part of the Brooklyn Bridge Park complex, Pier 5 is devoted to multi-use sports fields, including a full-size soccer pitch. It’s not shown here, but the Brooklyn Bridge provides an epic backdrop.