Population: 1.7 million
Stadium: Stadion Hamburg
Scheduled
Work: A brand new stadium
2006 Capacity: 50,000 Seats
Investment: €97m
The new Hamburg Stadium opened its doors on 2 September 2000 for the international encounter between Germany and Greece.
The showcase stadium and especially the local fans now keenly await the next visit from the German National Team. Uwe Seeler,
for one, guarantees a “certain three points” for the German side if the team plays here during the World Cup.
- Work started in March 1998 with the old Volksparkstadion being demolished in four stages, the pitch was rotated and the
stands were rebuilt.
- All function rooms, VIP and media areas were completely rebuilt.
- All spectator areas are now covered.
- 400 extra seats were added to the VIP area during summer 2001.
Financiamiento:
€11m from the city, €70m outside financing, €16m from the
stadium’s proprietor company.
The Games to be played there:
10-Jun-2006 |
Group C Match |
15-Jun-2006 |
Group A Match |
19-Jun-2006 |
Group H Match |
22-Jun-2006 |
Group E Match |
30-Jun-2006 |
Quarterfinal |