The stadium was built in its original form in 1928, with a capacity of 37,000 and an unusual octagonal footprint that it has retained to this day.  During the Nazi era it was used by the Hitler Youth, while after the war it was largley used as a sports ground by the US army.  Capacity increased to 56,500 in the 1960s, and in 1963 the city's football club, 1. FC Nuremberg, returned to the ground.

Ground development
After major redevelopment, it was reopened under its current name, Frankenstadion, with a capacity of just under 45,000 (36,000 seated) in 1991.  The old main stand, dating from 1928, was due to be retained in the redeveloped stadium, but it collapsed during the construction work.

44,000 capacity
In the run-up to the World Cup, the stadium was again upgraded, at a cost of around 56m euros, and now has a capacity of 44,000 in all-seater configuration and 47,500, incl. space for 7,800 standing fans for domestic fixtures.  There are also 15,000 parking spaces in the immediate vicinity

Location
The ground is located to the south-east of the city and forms part of a large municipal sports complex adjoining the former Nazi rally grounds, where the stone stand remains as a reminder of the past.

Map of stadium location

Getting there
For directions via public transport see City centre to stadium.

If you're approaching by car on the A9 take the Fischbach exit, if on the A6 take the Nuremberg-Langwasser exit and if coming from the south-west on the A73 exit at Nuremberg-Zollhaus or Nuremberg-Zentrum and in all cases then follow the city's dynamic traffic guidance signs, which operate for all major events.

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Internal links

• 1 FC Nuremberg