Berlin stadium
Gross Capacity: 74,220Total Seating Capacity: 66,021.
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ular gala opening ceremony including an appearance by world-renowned star P!NK took place on 31 July 2004. Hertha BSC Berlin Gross Capacity:Reconstruction at a cost of €242m began in the summer of 2000. A contested the first match at the facelifted arena against Besiktas Istanbul on 1 August. The following month, FIFA World Cup holders Brazil met Germany in the inaugural international.
Dortmund
Gross Capacity: 65,982 Total Seating Capacity: 60,285 
The new stadium incorporates VIP and Sky executive boxes, Business Seats, a Hertha BSC megastore, underground warm-up facility (including a 110m running track and long-jump pit) and an underground car park. The rebuilding project was primarily aimed at optimising functionality and spectator comfort. For example, practically all the 74,200 seats are covered, whereas previously only 27,000 seats were protected from the elements.
In November 2001, the authorities resolved to join up the four separate stands, increasing the all-seat capacity to around 67,000. Crucially, the design carefully allows proper ventilation for the pitch. This temple of football on Strobelallee features more than 3,500 food service points, another best-in-class figure for the Bundesliga. This phase of the reconstruction project was completed in late summer 2003.
Gelsenkirchen
Gross Capacity: 53,804Total Seating Capacity: 48,426
This stadium is a pilot project for the whole world”, praised FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter. The Champions League Final was staged here on 27 May 2004. The €191 FIFA World Cup Stadium Gelsenkirchen project was entirely financed by private capital, at no cost whatsoever to the public purse.Frankfurt
Gross Capacity: 48,132Total Seating Capacity: 43,324
Construction lasted from July 2002 to October 2005, with
no interruption to the Bundesliga programme at the stadium and with careful regard for the historic character of the tradition-rich site. The city council approved the construction of a new stadium on the existing site in May 2000. A minimalist supporting structure combined with a flood of natural light through the translucent roof provide the FIFA World Cup stadium in Frankfurt with a soaring, cathedral-like atmosphere. Work on the futuristic stadium began in mid-2002, resulting in a worthy successor to the “old” Waldstadion and its plethora of sporting memories, including the waterlogged semi-final between Poland and West Germany in 1974, and the Muhammad Ali vs Karl Mildenberger bout in 1966.
no interruption to the Bundesliga programme at the stadium and with careful regard for the historic character of the tradition-rich site. The city council approved the construction of a new stadium on the existing site in May 2000. A minimalist supporting structure combined with a flood of natural light through the translucent roof provide the FIFA World Cup stadium in Frankfurt with a soaring, cathedral-like atmosphere. Work on the futuristic stadium began in mid-2002, resulting in a worthy successor to the “old” Waldstadion and its plethora of sporting memories, including the waterlogged semi-final between Poland and West Germany in 1974, and the Muhammad Ali vs Karl Mildenberger bout in 1966.Hamburg
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stadium in Hamburg, inaugurated on 2 September 2000 with a match between Germany and Greece, boasts a capacity of 56,114 for Bundesliga matches. The arena officially qualifies as one of the best football grounds in Europe after earning a maximum five stars from UEFA.
Work on the new ground started in March 1998: the old Volksparkstadion was demolished in four stages, the pitch rotated and the stands rebuilt. The function rooms, VIP and media areas were completely remodelled. All the spectator areas are now covered. Electronic access controls featuring machine-readable microchip technology were introduced for the 2005-6 season.
stadium in Hamburg, inaugurated on 2 September 2000 with a match between Germany and Greece, boasts a capacity of 56,114 for Bundesliga matches. The arena officially qualifies as one of the best football grounds in Europe after earning a maximum five stars from UEFA.Work on the new ground started in March 1998: the old Volksparkstadion was demolished in four stages, the pitch rotated and the stands rebuilt. The function rooms, VIP and media areas were completely remodelled. All the spectator areas are now covered. Electronic access controls featuring machine-readable microchip technology were introduced for the 2005-6 season.
Hanover
Gross Capacity: 44,652Total Seating Capacity: 39,297
The arena, boasting a 50,000 capacity for Bundesliga fixtures, features a free-standing, 2,500 tonne roof supporting structure. The sections of the roof overhanging th
e playing surface are constructed from an ultra-violet permeable foil, ensuring the pitch receives the light it needs to remain in perfect condition.
The playing area is naturally equipped with undersoil heating and drainage. The old 70-metre floodlight pylons in the corners have been replaced by a state-of-the-art roof-mounted lighting system, comprising 150 1,500 Lux spotlights. Spectator information and entertainment is provided by two 41 square metre LED video walls. A 26,400 watt PA system featuring 66 loudspeakers guarantees superb audio effects.
e playing surface are constructed from an ultra-violet permeable foil, ensuring the pitch receives the light it needs to remain in perfect condition.The playing area is naturally equipped with undersoil heating and drainage. The old 70-metre floodlight pylons in the corners have been replaced by a state-of-the-art roof-mounted lighting system, comprising 150 1,500 Lux spotlights. Spectator information and entertainment is provided by two 41 square metre LED video walls. A 26,400 watt PA system featuring 66 loudspeakers guarantees superb audio effects.
Cologne
Gross Capacity: 46,120Total Seating Capacity: 40,590 e
The new arena, constructed on the site of the old Müngersdorfer stadium, staged its inaugural match
on 31 March 2004 with a friendly between Germany and Belgium. The ground continued to operate during the two-year construction phase as the four stands were demolished and replaced in turn.
The former stadium featured a running track, but the new arena has been designed as a compact, intense space with atmosphere and passion guaranteed. The steeply banked upper tiers feature a 34 degree rake, with the pitch separated from the stands by less than eight metres. A quartet of 72 metre masts both support the roof and act as trademark illuminated beacons. Nowadays, visitors approaching the Rhineland metropolis from the West can hardly fail to miss the four towers of light sending out a clear signal: welcome to Cologne!
on 31 March 2004 with a friendly between Germany and Belgium. The ground continued to operate during the two-year construction phase as the four stands were demolished and replaced in turn.The former stadium featured a running track, but the new arena has been designed as a compact, intense space with atmosphere and passion guaranteed. The steeply banked upper tiers feature a 34 degree rake, with the pitch separated from the stands by less than eight metres. A quartet of 72 metre masts both support the roof and act as trademark illuminated beacons. Nowadays, visitors approaching the Rhineland metropolis from the West can hardly fail to miss the four towers of light sending out a clear signal: welcome to Cologne!
Kaiserslautern
The Fritz-Walter-Stadion opened its doors in 1920. It is situated on the Betzenberg, a 40 metre sandstone hillock at the heart of the Palatinate metropolis, and was named after 
the legendary German 1954 FIFA World Cup-winning captain in 1985.
Changing times and tastes are visible in the architecture at the purpose-built football arena, home to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The ground has a distinctly modular feel thanks to a series of additions and extensions over the decades. Reconstruction for the FIFA World Cup was completed in November 2005.
the legendary German 1954 FIFA World Cup-winning captain in 1985.Changing times and tastes are visible in the architecture at the purpose-built football arena, home to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The ground has a distinctly modular feel thanks to a series of additions and extensions over the decades. Reconstruction for the FIFA World Cup was completed in November 2005.
Leipzig
Gross Capacity: 44,199Total Seating Capacity: 38,898
The 45,000-seat arena was commissioned specifically for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Following the peaceful revolution and reunification, Leipzig serves as the beating heart of a forward-.looking, dyna
mic region in the east of the German Federal Republic. As one of a total of 12 FIFA World Cup Host Cities, Leipzig will stage four group stage matches and a match in the round of sixteen at the showcase event in summer 2006. The new heart of the tradition-rich Leipzig Sportforum offers a unique blend of past and future. The “old” Zentralstadion, which opened in 1956 after a 15-month construction phase, was once the largest stadium in Germany with a capacity of 100,000.
mic region in the east of the German Federal Republic. As one of a total of 12 FIFA World Cup Host Cities, Leipzig will stage four group stage matches and a match in the round of sixteen at the showcase event in summer 2006. The new heart of the tradition-rich Leipzig Sportforum offers a unique blend of past and future. The “old” Zentralstadion, which opened in 1956 after a 15-month construction phase, was once the largest stadium in Germany with a capacity of 100,000.The 66,000 capacity stadium was inaugurated on 30 and 31 May 2005 by joint owners TSV 1860 Munich and FC Bayern Munich, Germany's most successful club. The first Bundesliga goal at the new ground was scored by England international Owen Hargreaves in Bayern's 3-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.
In a municipal referendum held in October 2002, 65.8 percent voted in favour of constructing a purpose-built football stadium. Some 37.5 percent of the citizens registered to vote actually did so, the highest-ever turnout in a Bavarian referendum. The radical concept proposed by Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron was adopted in February 2002.
In a municipal referendum held in October 2002, 65.8 percent voted in favour of constructing a purpose-built football stadium. Some 37.5 percent of the citizens registered to vote actually did so, the highest-ever turnout in a Bavarian referendum. The radical concept proposed by Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron was adopted in February 2002.
Stuttgart
Gross Capacity: 53,200Total Seating Capacity: 47,757
The citizens of Stuttga
rt have been treated to sporting, cultural and even historic scenes aplenty at their Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion. Germany met Switzerland here in 1950 in the first international on German soil following the end of the Second World War. Forty years later, on 19 December 1990, the stadium hosted the first international since reunification, another match-up between the Germans and the Swiss. The ground has been the venue for the European Champions Cup Final, a concert by the Rolling Stones, FIFA World Cup and European championship matches, and the athletics World Championships. Current Germany coach Jürgen Klinsmann made his final appearance as a player here on 24 May 1999.
rt have been treated to sporting, cultural and even historic scenes aplenty at their Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion. Germany met Switzerland here in 1950 in the first international on German soil following the end of the Second World War. Forty years later, on 19 December 1990, the stadium hosted the first international since reunification, another match-up between the Germans and the Swiss. The ground has been the venue for the European Champions Cup Final, a concert by the Rolling Stones, FIFA World Cup and European championship matches, and the athletics World Championships. Current Germany coach Jürgen Klinsmann made his final appearance as a player here on 24 May 1999.Munich
Gross Capacity: 66,016Total Seating Capacity: 59,416
The arena chosen to host the German national team in the Opening Match o
f the 2006 FIFA World Cup on 9 June 2006 boasts a truly unique exterior, guaranteeing the stadium a place among the most unusual and spectacular venues in the world. The smooth facade formed from translucent, lozenge-shaped cushions glows in a variety of colours to imbue the structure with a shimmering, magical poetry.
The 66,000 capacity stadium was inaugurated on 30 and 31 May 2005 by joint owners TSV 1860 Munich and FC Bayern Munich, Germany's most successful club. The first Bundesliga goal at the new ground was scored by England international Owen Hargreaves in Bayern's 3-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.
f the 2006 FIFA World Cup on 9 June 2006 boasts a truly unique exterior, guaranteeing the stadium a place among the most unusual and spectacular venues in the world. The smooth facade formed from translucent, lozenge-shaped cushions glows in a variety of colours to imbue the structure with a shimmering, magical poetry.The 66,000 capacity stadium was inaugurated on 30 and 31 May 2005 by joint owners TSV 1860 Munich and FC Bayern Munich, Germany's most successful club. The first Bundesliga goal at the new ground was scored by England international Owen Hargreaves in Bayern's 3-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Nuremberg
Gross Capacity: 4
1,926Total Seating Capacity: 36,898
1,926Total Seating Capacity: 36,898 The playing area has been lowered and additional seating installed to increase the number of seats by 5,500 to 45,500 (Bundesliga capacity). The ground floor under the main stand has been transformed into a 300 square metre Mixed Zone, underneath a three-storey VIP building for special guests and the media. All reconstruction measures were completed in April 2005.
The new Frankenstadion hosted three matches at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005, including the group stage meeting between Germany and Argentina, and the Germany v Brazil semi-final.
The new Frankenstadion hosted three matches at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005, including the group stage meeting between Germany and Argentina, and the Germany v Brazil semi-final.
