Population: 100,000
Stadium: Fritz-Walter-Stadion
Scheduled
Work: Extension
2006 Capacity: 48,500 Seats
Investment: €48.3m
The Fritz-Walter-Stadion first opened its doors in 1920. Built on the Betzenberg mountain, the ground takes its name from
the German 1954 FIFA World Cup captain, and is home to FC Kaiserslautern.
- The East and West stands will be extended. Reconstruction of the East stand is already at an advanced stage.
- Integration of media facilities in the North stand.
- New floodlighting on the roofs of the South and North stands.
- Installation of an improved loudspeaker system in the East and West stands.
- On 6 June, as part of the festivities to mark the 50th anniversary of the 'Miracle of Bern' in 1954, Kaiserslautern will
host an international between Germany and Hungary.
Financing:
€21.7m from the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, €7.7m from the city of Kaiserslautern,
€18.9m from FC Kaiserslautern.
Games to be held here: