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About Planai-Stadion
Planai-Stadion is an iconic outdoor, multi-use stadium integrated with the Planai ski area in Schladming, Austria. Known for the Night Race of the FIS Slalom Planai and the annual Ski Opening concerts, it draws tens of thousands during peak events and welcomes fans year-round for a variety of performances. While seating configurations vary by event, the venue offers standing areas (Stehplatz) and VIP sections for concerts, with on-site and nearby parking options. This page covers seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your tickets with ease.
Whether you’re planning for a world-class ski weekend or a high-energy concert night, Planai-Stadion and the Planai area are designed for accessibility and a great fan experience. We’ve got you covered with practical tips on getting there, where to stay, and how to secure seats that fit your plans.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Planai Stadion, Coburgstraße 52, 8970 Schladming, Austria.
- Venue type: outdoor, multi-use stadium integrated with the Planai ski area; hosts Night Race (FIS Slalom Planai) and major concerts (Ski Opening).
- Seating chart: public, event-specific configurations with fixed seating not published; configurations include Stehplatz (standing) and VIP areas for concerts.
- Capacity: no official fixed capacity published; per-event concert figures around 9,500 (Sting, 2024) to ~10,000 (Bryan Adams/Robbie Williams in past shows); Ski Opening weekend has drawn up to ~50,000 attendees across the Planai area.
- Parking: on-site Planai Stadion underground car park plus adjacent Planai parking garage; around 1,000 free spaces near the valley station; parking operates 8:00–20:00; VIP deck parking and e-charging available.
- Transit: Schladming train station ~5-minute walk to the Planai valley stations; regional bus connections available to Planai vicinity.
- Nearby hotels: Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming (Europaplatz 613); JUFA Hotel Schladming (Coburgstraße 253); TUI BLUE Schladming (Coburgstraße 54).
- Notable events hosted: The Night Race (FIS Slalom Planai); Ski Opening Schladming (annual multi-artist concerts; seen with Backstreet Boys in 2025, plus Robbie Williams/Sting/Simply Red in 2023–2024).