Borussia-Park

Lore & Background

It replaced the smaller Bökelbergstadion, which no longer satisfied modern safety standards and international requirements, in July 2004. The new stadium features amenities such as VIP lounges, a fan shop and sports bar, and cost 85 million euros to construct.

In Their Own Story

Rain slicked the floodlit grass as the clock ticked toward halftime. In the Südtribüne, the air was thick with smoke and anticipation. A group of fans in their sixties stood shoulder-to-shoulder with teenagers wearing vintage jerseys from the 1970s. They sang a chorus that had echoed here for fifty years, a sound that vibrated through the concrete beneath their feet. On the pitch, a player wiped mud from his face and looked up at the green sea of flags waving in the wind. This was not just a game; it was a ritual repeated every week, binding the city to the club.

Reader's Guide

Borussia-Park has a capacity of 54,057, of which 16,145 are standing places in the terraces due to popular demand. For international games, the terraces are converted into temporary seating which reduces the stadium's overall capacity to 46,249.

Did You Know?

• Despite its large capacity and relative modernity, the stadium missed out on holding matches during the 2006 World Cup, which Germany hosted. It was the largest capacity Bundesliga stadium not to host World Cup matches,
• It was again not selected as a venue for Germany's first bid as a united nation for the UEFA flagship event EURO 2024.
• With an average occupancy rate of 95.1%, it is one of the most frequently visited football stadiums in Europe, placing 13th in 2017 (between Liverpool F.C. and Hamburger SV). This is despite the relatively small size of