Deutsche Bank Park
Home of Eintracht Frankfurt since 1925, a historic stadium with a retractable roof.
Deutsche Bank Park, originally known as Waldstadion (German pronunciation: [ˈvalt.ʃtaːdi̯ɔn], Forest Stadium), is a retractable roof sports stadium in Frankfurt, Germany. It is the home stadium of the football club Eintracht Frankfurt and was opened in 1925. The stadium has been upgraded several times; the most recent remodelling was its redevelopment as a football-only stadium in preparation for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2006 FIFA World Cup. With a capacity of 60,100 spectators for league matches, it is the sixth largest football stadium in Germany.
- Location
- Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
- Roof Type
- Retractable
Lore & Background
The original stadium opened on 21 May 1925 after four years of construction, costing 3.7 million marks. It was built on the site of a former military shooting range and initially had a capacity of 35,000. The first major national event was the final of the German football championship on June 7, 1925, where 1. FC Nürnberg defeated FSV Frankfurt 1:0. The stadium hosted the 1925 Workers' Summer Olympiad and later matches of the 1974 FIFA World Cup, though the opening ceremony was held at Berlin's Olympiastadion. It also hosted the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup final and five matches of UEFA Euro 2024. As of current knowledge, the 2027 UEFA Europa League final has not been officially awarded to this stadium.
In Their Own Story
The rain had stopped just before kickoff, but the smell of damp grass lingered in the cool Frankfurt air. A fan pressed against the railing of the Südtribüne, watching the players warm up on the pristine pitch below. The drummers began their rhythm, a heartbeat that vibrated through the concrete stands. As the referee blew the whistle, the roar erupted, washing over the red and black sea of supporters united in hope.
Reader's Guide
The stadium is owned by the city of Frankfurt and includes a swimming pool, tennis complex, beach volleyball court, and winter sports hall. It has its own railway station, Frankfurt Stadion, on the national rail network. The stadium is primarily used for football by Eintracht Frankfurt, but also hosts American football games, including two NFL regular season games in 2023 as part of the NFL Germany Games. Concerts and other events are also held there.
Did You Know?
- The stadium was originally called Waldstadion, meaning 'Forest Stadium'.
- It hosted the heavyweight boxing championship between Muhammad Ali and Karl Mildenberger in 1966.
- The stadium was one of nine venues for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
- It has a retractable roof, but the source does not specify if it was one of the first German stadiums with this feature.
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