Incredible £276m stadium that changes depending on team playing there

The Sapporo Dome in Japan proves that anything is possible. The stadium cost £276m to build and was opened in 2001 but became known in 1972 when the Winter Olympics were held there.

Its retractable field allow it to seamlessly host football, rugby, and various other events by sliding the field outside for natural light while the interior serves different purposes.

From the outside, the massive dome looks like a huge silver spaceship, merging modern design with functional engineering and space optimisation.

Designed by Japanese architect Hiroshi Hara, the stadium is an architectural masterpiece featuring a roof overhead and a retractable grass pitch that slides on an air cushion.

The entire process takes about two hours, with a stand shifting to make room for the field inside.

This transformation is made possible by an advanced system of tracks and motors.

Typically, after football matches are played inside the stadium, the pitch is moved outdoors though rugby games are often held within the stadium.

The Sapporo Dome can hold 42,200 spectators, has 1,700 parking spaces and spans 306,458 square meters, with 18,800 square meters of outdoor space.

At the top of the stadium, visitors can even enjoy an observatory with panoramic views of the city of Sapporo.