Poland

The Euro 2012 Championships spurred a much-needed stadium upgrade in Poland, not only in the cities hosting tournament games, but also elsewhere in Poland on a smaller scale, meaning that the traditional eastern European uncovered bowls have become increasingly rare. Attendances have crept up as well, though possibly not to the extent hoped, and many of the larger stadium remain sparsely filled. Thankfully, the fanatic Polish fans more than make up for the lack of the crowds, at least on the right day, and can (quite literally) set their ground on fire.