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Nicht ohne Liebe gezeigt! Das Stadion An der Alten Försterei ist nicht nur das größte reine Fußballstadion Berlins, es hat auch eine einmalige Geschichte.

Zu großen Teilen erbaut von den eigenen Fans, steht die Heimspielstätte des Köpenicker Fußballclubs 1. FC Union Berlin für Tradition, Beständigkeit, unvergleichliche Stimmung an Heimspieltagen und Fußball pur.

Erleben Sie das Stadion An der Alten Försterei bei einer geführten Tour.

Laufen Sie durch den Spielertunnel direkt zum heiligen Rasen. Bestaunen Sie den Tunnel of Fame (bestellen Sie hier Ihren persönlichen Stadionstein) und machen Halt am ehrwürdigen Stadionbauerdenkmal.

Sie nehmen Platz in der Gästekabine, besichtigen den Pressekonferenzraum und die VIP-Bereiche (ggf. eingeschränkt aufgrund von Veranstaltungen).

Startpunkt der Führungen ist die Rezeption in der Haupttribüne des Stadions.

Es gilt die aktuelle Stadionordnung.

TERMINE & TICKETS

Erleben Sie das Stadion An der Alten Försterei bei einer öffentlichen Tour. Die Teilnehmerzahl der individuell buchbaren Termine ist dabei auf 30 Personen beschränkt.

Eine Terminübersicht sowie die Möglichkeit, online Tickets zu buchen, finden Sie hier . In unseren stationären Zeughäusern am Stadion, in der Bahnhofstraße und im Ringcenter können Sie ebenfalls Tickets erwerben.

Bei Teilnahme von Rollstuhlfahren bitten wir im Vorfeld um eine E-Mail an [email protected] .

* Onlinetickets zzgl. Gebühr ** Schüler, Auszubildende, Studenten, Arbeitssuchende, Vereinsmitglieder 1. FC Union Berlin, Schwerbehinderte (jeweils gilt der entsprechende Nachweis / Rollstuhlfahrer eine Begleitperson frei)

INDIVIDUELLE GRUPPENFÜHRUNG

Buchen Sie Ihre individuelle Stadionführung. Gemeinsam mit Freunden, Kollegen oder der Familie erleben Sie das Stadion An der Alten Försterei im ganz persönlichen Rahmen.

Prinzipiell erfüllen wir jeden Terminwunsch nur an Heimspieltagen des 1. FC Union Berlin finden keinen Stadionführungen statt. Den Spielplan finden Sie hier .

Zur Buchung einer Gruppenführung senden Sie uns einfache eine E-Mail mit Angabe ihres Terminwunsches an [email protected] .

KITA- UND SCHÜLERGRUPPEN

Erleben Sie gemeinsam mit Ihrer Kitagruppe oder Schulklasse eine spannende und unterhaltsame Führung. Unsere Stadionguides sind geschult und erfahren im Umgang mit jüngeren Besuchern.

Bis zu drei Begleitpersonen erhalten freien Eintritt, je nach Gruppengröße. Zur Buchung einer Gruppenführung senden Sie uns einfache eine E-Mail mit Angabe ihres Terminwunsches an [email protected] .

RITTER KEULE

Ritter Keule ist das Maskottchen des 1. FC Union Berlin. Ein wahrhaft eiserner Ritter mit einem mutigen Herz. Ritter Keule trifft man zu jedem Spieltag im Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

Für 80 € tritt Ritter Keule im Rahmen Ihrer Stadionführung auf. Außerdem kann Ritter Keule für Geburtstage, Hochzeiten, Feiern, gewerbliche Auftritte und sonstige Veranstaltungen gebucht werden.

Mail: touren(at)altefoersterei.berlin Tel: +49 (0) 30 65 66 88 0

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Union Berlin (Stadion An der Alten Försterei)

Stadion an der alten försterei.

Capacity: 22,012 Address: An d. Wuhlheide 263, 12555 Berlin, Germany Telephone: +49 30 656688-0 Pitch Size: 105m x 68m Club Nickname: Die Eisernen (The Iron Ones) Year Ground Opened: 1920 Undersoil Heating: Yes

What is Stadion An der Alten Försterei like?

Stadion An der Alten Försterei was opened in 1920. The first match at the stadium was contested between SC Union Oberschöneweide and Viktoria 89 Berlin in a friendly.

Since then, there have been various renovation and expansion works to the stadium, including a two-phase redevelopment programme that began in the late 1990s and was finished in 2013.

What is Stadion An der Alten Försterei capacity?

With a capacity of 22,012 for 1. FC Union Berlin home matches, Stadion An der Alten Försterei is the 38 th biggest stadium in Germany.

Schön, dass ihr da seid ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/dryj1mLYg4 — 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion) March 21, 2024

It is worth noting that for music concerts, the stadium can hold up to 35,000 people, which was the case on September 3, 2015, when the American rock band Linkin Park played at a football stadium for the first time.

1.FC Union Berlin stadium tours at Stadion An der Alten Försterei

Stadium tours are available at Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Typically, the tours run at weekends and begin at 1:00pm. Tickets cost €9 for adults, €7 for concessions, and children who are six and under can go on stadium tours for free.

Included in the tours is a look at behind-the-scenes areas such as the dressing and press rooms, as well as exclusive VIP areas. At the end of the tour, fans can walk through the tunnel and stand pitchside with the lead tour guide.

Matchday tickets for Stadion An der Alten Försterei

Union Berlin are extremely well supported, and with the club’s on-field success in qualifying for the UEFA Champions League , tickets are hard to come by for non Die Eisernen fans.

Tickets for matches are put on sale approximately three to four weeks before the game. The first 11,000 seats are sold to season ticket holders, as well as 2,500 tickets for sponsors, friends, families, and the press. Away fans are given an allocation of 2,200.

Just over 5,000 tickets are then left for the rest of the stadium, which originally go on sale to Union Berlin members in a lottery system. There is a secondary ticket market where season ticket holders can put their seats up for sale before the game, but these also go on sale to members first. To become a member of the club costs around €120.

When tickets become available, fans can buy them at the club shop located in the centre of Köpenick near the stadium or at the stadium itself. The most efficient way to look for tickets is on the club website, though. You can use the link here to check for ticket availability and change the language to English at the top right of the page, if needed.

How to get to Stadion An der Alten Försterei by car

Union Berlin advise on their website that from either Autobahn A10 (Berliner Ring) or A100 (Stadtautobahn), you should travel on A113 until Abfahrt Berlin-Adlerschof. From here, they advise travelling towards Ernst-Ruska-Ufer and later, Köpenicker Str. and Glienicker Weg. Finally, fans should follow the street and take a left from Spindlersfelder Str, before taking on to An der Wuhlheide.

Parking is limited around the stadium, so fans are advised to take public transport. However, fans can try Forum Köpenick (Bahnhofstraße 33 – 38, 12555 Berlin), which is open until 9pm.

Park & Ride spaces are also available at the S-BhF of Altglienicke. Union Berlin say that from here, a connection can be taken to the stadium via Schöneweide or Spindlersfeld.

Fans can also try the multi-storey car park located at the Forum Köpenick shopping centre.

This travel advice can be accessed on the Union Berlin website here.

How to get to the 1.FC Union Berlin stadium by public transport

Union Berlin offer advice from three different locations for fans travelling by public transport.

From Berlin Central Station, take the S3 in the direction of Erkner and exit at Berlin-Köpenick station. From here, the stadium is a 15-minute walk.

From Lichtenberg, fans can take S5, S7, or S75 before stopping at Ostkreuz. From here, take the S3 towards Erkner, and depart the S-Bahn at Köpenick.

If you arrive at Schönefeld Airport on the day of the game, take the S45 or S49 towards Sudkreuz or Spandau until you reach Berlin-Schöneweide. Union advise fans to avoid getting off at Betriebsbahnhof Schöneweide, which is the stop immediately before Berlin-Schöneweide. Finally, take tram 6o or 67 until you reach Alte Försterei station.

What is Stadion An der Alten Försterei like for visiting and away fans?

The away fans are located in the corner of the stand called Wuhleseite. It can be accessed on the river side of the stadium and is 200 metres away by foot from the street ‘An der Wuhlheide.’

Public transport is advised for away fans due to the limited availability of parking on matchdays. From Berlin Central station, away fans should take the S9 towards Baumschulenweg. From here, take the S47 to Spindlersfeld and walk to the ground.

From the airport, away fans should take S45 or S9 towards Südkreuz/Spandau and stop at Schöneweide. From this point, take S47 and get off at Spindlersfeld.

Detailed information for away supporters can be found here.

Bars and restaurants to visit near Stadion An der Alten Försterei

Union Tanke is a popular pre-match destination for Union Berlin fans. It is an outdoor venue with street art commemorating famous matches and players. If you like a pre-match beer and German sausages, then you should visit this place.

Abseitsfalle Fankneipe is closer to the ground and gets busy on matchdays. There is live football inside the bar, as well as a range of Union Berlin memorabilia on the walls. Abseitsfalle translates to ‘offside trap’.

Inside the stadium, Union Berlin serve Berliner Pilsner as well as Glühwein, but this is only in the winter. Bratwurst and steak with bread are also available for peckish fans.

Hotels to stay at near Stadion An der Alten Försterei

There are plenty of places to stay at reasonable prices in Berlin. Hotels that are reasonably priced and are within 5km of the stadium include Essenti’s organic hotel, IBB Blue Hotel Adlershof Berlin Airport and InterCityHotel Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

Who are 1.FC Union Berlin’s rivals?

Union Berlin’s main rivals are Hertha Berlin. Union Berlin were officially founded in 1966, and perhaps the most memorable game against their city rivals was on January 27, 1990, two months after the Berlin wall was brought down.

Union Berlin won the game 2-1 in front of 51,270 at the Olympiastadion, but players and supporters at the time described the match as an emotional event. Hertha Berlin forward Sven Kretschmer said, “Spectators were basically holding each other in their arms and celebrating.”

The first top-flight meeting between the two teams was in November 2019, which Union Berlin won 1-0. From November 2019 to January 2023, the city rivals played nine Bundesliga matches against each other. Union Berlin won six of these head-to-heads, while Hertha won two, and the other match was a draw. Hertha Berlin’s relegation to the 2. Bundesliga in the 2022/23 season means the two teams will not play each other this campaign.

Record attendances at Stadion An der Alten Försterei

Record attendance: 22,012, Union Berlin 3-3 FC St. Pauli (October 17, 2015), 2. Bundesliga

Disabled facilities at Union Berlin

• 20 disabled spaces on stadium grounds – Can be reached via access road P1
• 30 disabled spaces inside stadium for wheelchair users/companions. Located in front of Sector 2 and 4. Can be accessed through passageways between Sector 2 and 1 and between Sector 1 and 4. Union Berlin tell fans to “not forget rainwear” as spaces are only partially covered.

Union Berlin provide the following guidance on ticketing for disabled supporters: “The allocation of day tickets for severely disabled persons and their accompanying persons is carried out via a lottery procedure among the members. The disabled fans’ representative Yvonne Kalisch-Vonhoff will take the order within the times of the lottery procedure via [email protected] .

“To register for the lottery, a copy of the disabled person’s ID card and the membership number are required. The invoice and the tickets will be sent via print@home by e-mail or the tickets are also stored in the Zeughaus account.”

Union Berlin also provide a detailed guide for disabled fans travelling to the game by public transport, car or from the airport. Take a look here.

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Stadion An der Alten Försterei

Club: 1. FC Union Berlin | Opening: 1920 | Capacity: 22,012 (18,395 standing)

History and description

Stadion An der Alten Försterei was built in 1920 as FC Olympia, the predecessor of Union, had to move out of their previous home, which had gotten repurposed for residential housing.

Their new stadium, then still called Sportplatz Sadowa, officially opened on 7 August 1920 with a friendly against German champion Nurnberg (1-2), but the club had already played their first match at the stadium five months earlier against Viktoria 89 (1-1).

The stadium could initially hold just over 10,000 spectators, nearly all standing, and FC Olympia regularly moved to higher-capacity grounds for important matches.

It took until 1968 for the stadium to undergo a first major redevelopment, which included the enlargement of the terrace on the long side to a capacity of 15,000 places. In 1978, it was the turn of the stands behind the goal to be enlarged, which raised capacity to 23,500.

However, the stadium quickly fell into disrepair and safety measures cut back capacity. As the club lacked the finances to improve the ground, it took until the start of the new century for the stadium to get a first round of smaller improvements.

Union needed a more long-term solution though, and in the early 2000s the club looked to build an entire new stadium with a capacity of 30,000 places, of which 20,000 seats. However, the club lacked the funding and plans shifted to renovating Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.

In 2008, works started on replacing the terraces with new covered terraces along three sides. Just as during earlier redevelopments, a lot of the works were performed by fan volunteers. In 2012, works started in rebuilding the all-seater main stand, which opened one year later with a friendly against Celtic.

(photos of the present Stadion An der Alten Forsterei below)

How to get to Stadion An der Alten Forsterei

Stadion An der Alten Forsterei is located in the south-east of Berlin on the north bank of the river Spree. It lies about 14 kilometres from the Alexanderplatz in central Berlin and 12 kilometres from the Ostbahnhof, the closest large railway station.

The stadium can be reached with overground metro (S-Bahn) line S3. Station Kopenick lies a 10-minute walk away from the stadium. You can catch line S3 from Ostkreuz station in the east of Berlin. Ostkreuz, in turn, is on multiple other S-Bahn lines that connect the station with central destinations such as Ostbahnhof, Alexanderplatz, Friedrichstraße, Hauptbahnhof, and Zoologischer Garten. The journey takes 35 to 55 minutes depending on where in the centre you’re coming from.

Address: An der Wuhl­hei­de 263, 12555 Ber­lin

Union Berlin Tickets

Tickets for Union Berlin matches can be bought online , at the club shop at the stadium, at the club shop at the Bahnhofstraße 23 in Kopenick near the stadium, or at the Union petrol station near the stadium on the other side of the Spree.

Standing places cost either €11.00, €12.00, or €13.00, while seats on the main stand range in price from €28.00 to €40.00.

Stadion An der Alten Forsterei stadium tours

Union Berlin offer guided stadium tours around Stadion An der Alten Forsterei that include the players’ tunnel, dressing rooms, press room, and VIP areas.

Tours typically run on the weekends at 1:00 pm. Check the Union  website for the current schedule and bookings.

Tickets cost €9.00. Email  [email protected]  for more information.

Photos of Stadion An der Alten Forsterei

Relevant Internet links

Fc-union-berlin.de – Official website of FC Union Berlin. Altefoersterei.berlin – Official website of Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. Visitberlin.de – Official tourism portal for the city of Berlin. Bvg.de – Berlin public transport travel information.

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Stadion An Der Alten Försterei

Berlin's largest football-only stadium

A stadium built by fans.

Near the small Wuhle River in Köpenick is the traditional venue of 1. FC Union Berlin , inaugurated with a match against Viktoria 89 in 1920. Because an old woodsman's house once stood next to the stadium, the stadium came to be called the "Stadion An Der Alten Försterei" ("Stadium by the Old Woodsman's House"). Although various anti-aircraft positions were set up around the stadium during World War II, the stadium remained fairly intact. It was expanded several times during the post-war GDR years, but there was a lack of funds to renovate the stadium after reunification. But nostalgia about the stadium eventually led to donations being taken from the public and volunteers putting in 140,000 hours in 2008 to turn the Alte Försterei into a modern stadium. The fans wanted the majority of the 22,000 places in the stadium to be for standing, because they feel it is important to be close to the game.  In mid-July 2013, a new large grandstand was inaugurated in a match against Celtic FC from Glasgow. The approximately 100 metre long grandstand, completely rebuilt from the foundations up, extends over three floors and offers a total of 3,617 seats. In the 2024/2025 season, Union Berlin will move to the Olympiastadion Berlin as the Alte Försterei is being remodelled.

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Union Berlin Fanzone: Getting to know the Bundesliga’s newest club

Union Berlin are the 56th and newest club to play in the Bundesliga, and have quickly become one of its most charismatic as the team from East Germany finally get their chance at the big time.

1. FC Union Berlin traces its history back 1906 when FC Olympia 06 Oberschöneweide formed from an amalgamation of three local clubs. A partnership and friendly divorce with former German champions BTuFC Union 1892 saw the club renamed as Union Oberschönewiede in 1909 as they decided to go it alone. Within five years they were in the top local division and by 1920 moved into the Sportanlage Sadowa, now known as the Stadion An der Alten Försterei – still their home today.

The club would go on to reach the German Championship final in 1923, where it lost 3-0 to Hamburg, but regional success continued to follow until falling behind Berlin’s financial powerhouses Hertha and Tennis Borussia, and the club’s steady footballing decline. It was during that period that the fans’ chant of “Eisern Union” (Iron Union) came about, reportedly in a match against Hertha, and references the club’s overwhelmingly working-class background.

After a slow start following World War II, the club began to rise from the ruins. It won the Berlin Cup in 1946/47 as a second-tier side before winning the league the following year and defending their cup. Things again changed quickly as Germany was divided following the war. The club was renamed BSG Motor Oberschönewiede when the East German government incorporated it into a factory, changing the colours from blue and white to the red and white still seen today. Not unusual for the times, the club underwent further mergers with clubs and industrial companies. By the time the Berlin Wall went up in 1961, the team found itself in the third tier of East German football as it splintered between the east and west of the city.

In 1966, however, they were back in the top flight and with a new name: 1. FC Union Berlin. It was a club intended for the people, in contrast to BFC Dynamo and Vorwärts Berlin which were the clubs of the East German security agencies and the army respectively. In 1968, Union claimed its only major honour with the FDGB Cup – the East German Cup – by beating league champions Carl Zeiss Jena 2-1 in the final. It propelled the likes of “Jimmy” Hoge, “Ate” Wruck and “Mäcki” Lauck to cult status amongst fans even today.

Union would yo-yo in the following 20 years until German Reunification in 1989, which for the club began with a first match against Hertha in almost three decades that became a party inside the Olympiastadion. As German football sought to integrate teams from east and west, Union found themselves in the third tier but pushing for promotion. Yet play-off disappointment and financial issues left Die Eisernen going nowhere.

That changed with the new millennium as they finished top of the Regionalliga Nord in 2000/01 to reach Bundesliga 2 for the first time. Union also made history in the DFB Cup by reaching the final. They may have lost to  Schalke , but their appearance alone saw them qualify for a maiden UEFA Cup campaign – the first and so far only third-tier club ever to do so. Back-to-back relegations followed in 2004 and 2005, though, before a return to the second tier in 2009, where Union would remain in mid-table for a decade until a third-place finish in 2018/19 saw them set up a play-off clash with VfB Stuttgart, who they beat on away goals to secure a maiden Bundesliga promotion. Their second season in the top tier then saw them qualify for Europe once again, on this occasion for the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League after finishing seventh.

Third division (2009) East German Cup (1968) 5x Berlin Cup (1947, 1948, 1994, 2007, 2009) 2x Berlin/Brandenburg Championship (1920, 1923) Gauliga Berlin-Brandenburg (1940) Oberliga Berlin (1948) German championship runners-up  (1923) DFB Cup finalist  (2001)

A two-time Swiss champion with Basel, Urs Fischer took over at Union for the start of the 2018/19 Bundesliga 2 season. It was the former Switzerland international’s first job outside of his homeland but it proved to be a great decision for both club and coach as Union achieved a first-ever promotion to the Bundesliga in Fischer’s first season in charge. His second saw a comfortable finish in 11th – only behind city rivals Hertha on goal difference – before they stormed to seventh in 2020/21.

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Union have never been about big names, but they perhaps realised that the odd star wouldn’t go amiss now they’re in the big time. That was clear with the summer 2020 signing of the maverick Max Kruse . The 33-year-old former Germany international immediately took the Die Eisernen to another level with his 11 goals and five assists from only 22 league appearances the season just gone.

Last season

An opening 3-1 defeat at home to Augsburg saw diagnoses of second-season syndrome quickly suggested, but they were well off the mark. It turned out to be Die Eisernen ’s only loss at home all season and one of only eight all told. In fact, they were the only team not to lose to champions Bayern Munich in 2020/21. Despite external voices eventually framing them as European contenders, the word from within the club was nothing more than “let’s see”. They were simply playing it down for a bit of drama, which played out on the final day in front of 2,000 fans at the Alte Fösterei when Kruse scored an added-time winner against RB Leipzig – the only other Bundesliga club in what was once East Germany – to secure seventh place and a spot in the new Europa Conference League.

Watch: Union's 2020/21 season recap

The stadium

The Stadion An der Alten Försterei (Stadium at the old forester’s house) has been the home of Union and its predecessor clubs since 1920. It is located in the southeast of Berlin in the district of Köpenick and currently holds 22,012 spectators. It also plays host to an annual Christmas carol event on 23 December for fans and friends of the club which sees almost 30,000 in attendance. It is now seen as an important part of the club’s identity and has been copied in various cities around Germany.

Watch:   Union and the Alte Försterei bid farewell to one of their own

The capital of Germany, Berlin is the nation’s largest city and one of its most diverse. It therefore has a little something for all the 30+ million tourists who visit each year.

An icon of the city and Germany itself, the Brandenburg Gate is the place to have your selfie to make sure your friends know you were in Berlin. The 220 ft tall Siegesäule Victory Column sits opposite the iconic Reichstag (Germany’s parliament), while the 4.7-acre Holocaust Memorial is also just around the corner.

While most of the Berlin Wall was torn down with reunification in the 1990s, small sections do still exist, and guided tours are an excellent way to see those remnants and understand the political struggle it represented.

On lighter notes, the Rathaus Schöneberg is the site of John F. Kennedy’s famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech, while the “KaDeWe” is the largest department store in continental Europe.

Berlin’s nightlife and music scene are also legendary, so it’s always well worth checking out in advance what’s on during your visit. For those who prefer a quieter time, the city has vast expanses of greenspace, with the Tiergarten being one of the largest and most popular. The Zoologischer Garten also dates back to 1844 and is Europe’s most visited zoo.

Berlin is simply a city for everyone. Take the time to research exactly what interests you most – Berlin will have something for you.

Getting there

Despite its status as Germany’s capital and largest city, Berlin has few intercontinental flights. Berlin Brandenburg Airport finally opened in late 2020 but is primarily a hub for low-cost European airlines. United Airlines are currently the only US carrier to offer direct year-round flights to Berlin from Newark, although this is expected to change as travel restrictions are eased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Frequent and cheap flights, however, make connections in Europe simple for distant travellers. Berlin is also connected to Munich and Frankfurt, Germany’s main international airports, by regular flights and high-speed ICE train services.

Getting to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei

The closest train station to the ground is Köpenick, which is a 10-15-minute walk away and served by the S3 line. The other side of the stadium can also be reached from the tram stop Alte Försterei using lines 27, 60,61, 67, 68 or M17

Buying tickets

Union matches are almost always sold out, but tickets can still be bought via the official club website HERE .

Watch on TV

If you can’t make it to the stadium, Bundesliga matches are broadcast around the world . ESPN provides coverage in the United States, while BT Sports are the exclusive broadcaster in the United Kingdom. In Germany, Sky Sports show the majority of matches, with DAZN hosting one match per week.

Buying the kit

You can get your own Union jersey from the official club shop .

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Stadion An der Alten Försterei - 1. FC Union Berlin Stadium Guide

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By Football Tripper Last Updated: September 8, 2021

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Stadium facts.

• 1. FC Union Berlin
• Seating Plan

Stadion An der Alten Försterei or Alte Försterei is a purpose built football stadium located in the German capital of Berlin.

Home to 1.FC Union Berlin who are the smaller club compared to their city rivals Hertha Berlin, the ground has a current capacity of 21,717 and first opened back in 1920.

1. FC Union Berlin Stadium Guide

Stadion an der alten försterei history.

Stadion An Der Alten Försterei has been home to 1.FC Union Berlin since it first opened back in 1920, with the inaugural match played on 17th March against local rivals Viktoria 89 Berlin.

The first competitive match was played in August at the start of the 1920/1921 season against 1.FC Nuremberg who at the time were Champions of Germany.

The Stadium remained relatively unchanged in the first 40 years of its existence until 1996 when Union Berlin were promoted to the DDR-Oberliga which was the top-flight of Football in East Germany at the time.

The ground peaked with a capacity of 22,500 after the Gegengerade terrace was expanded in the late 1970s, however by the 1989 when the reunification of Germany occurred, the stadium was largely run down and in a state of dereliction.

By the late 1990s Union Berlin were only allowed to play at Alte Försterei due to special dispensation from the DFL, who enforced the closure of large sections of the ground which significantly reduced the ground’s capacity.

With large sections of the club’s fanbase regarding Alte Försterei as the club’s spiritual home, relocation to new facilities was never an option, and thus renovation was required. Taking place across two distinct phases, the crumbling stadium was transformed over a five year period into a relatively modern football ground.

The first phase occurred during the 2008/2009 season when roofs were added and refurbishment targeted the oldest sections of the ground, and the second between 2012 and 2013 when the main stand was demolished and completely rebuilt.

Costing around 20 million euros in total, the new Alte Försterei achieved its first sell-out on 31st August 2013 when 21,717 fans attended a match against FC St. Pauli .

During the 2014 World Cup, 1. FC Union Berlin invited fans to bring their own sofas to the ground for the duration of the tournament.

Over 750 sofas sat in front of the giant television, and “World Cup Living Room” was clearly good luck as Germany became World Champions for the fourth time after defeating Argentina 1 nil in extra time at Estádio do Maracanã .

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Below is a seating plan of 1. FC Union Berlin's Stadion An der Alten Försterei:

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Stadion An der Alten Försterei is comprised of four stands: North, East, South and West.

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

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What is the capacity of Stadion An der Alten Försterei?

As of 2024 Stadion An der Alten Försterei has an official seating capacity of 22,012 for Football matches.

When was Stadion An der Alten Försterei opened?

Stadion An der Alten Försterei officially opened in 1920 and is home to 1. FC Union Berlin

What is the postcode for Stadion An der Alten Försterei?

The postcode for Stadion An der Alten Försterei is 12555.

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Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Stadion An der Alten Försterei in 2024. Please visit the official website of 1. FC Union Berlin for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.

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The Stadion An der Alten Försterei stadium was opened in 1920 and is located southeast of the city of Berlin. After the remodeling of 2013, the stadium currently has a capacity of 22.000 spectators. It is the venue of all the Union Berlin matches. It is also remembered for hosting the World Cup Living Room during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.Get your An der Alten Försterei tickets and live a matchday in the capital of Germany.

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• Club name: 1. FC Union Berlin
• Ground name: Stadion an der Alten Försterei
• Year ground opened: 1920
• Capacity: 21,717
• Web Site: http://www.fc-union-berlin.de/

The Stadion an der Alten Försterei

The Stadion an der Alten Försterei, which roughly translates to 'Stadium at the old forester's house', is actually Berlin's biggest pure football venue, although it can accomodate only 21,717 spectators. This is due, of course, to the Olympiastadion being an all-seater with a race outer track, but still it's something you maybe would not expect.

The original ground at the same location was opened in 1920 and initially had the name 'Sadowa-Platz' or 'Sportplatz Sadowa', after a nearby popular countryside inn, over the years the name changed to what it still is today and the stadium underwent several renovations, which ultimately resulted in a stadium with terraces on three sides, all without cover, and a small, covered seating-only main stand as well as floodlight. Fun fact: the seats for the main stand were discarded seats from the renovation of the Olympiastadion.

Even with the floodlights and the new main stand, the stadium did not meet the requirements put forth by the DFB, the German FA and plans were made to upgrade the stadium. Various difficulties delayed this process but in 2008, work began for a first construction phase, which lasted a year. 2,000 volunteers contributed an impressive 140,000 man hours during this phase! During a second phase, started in May 2012, the new main stand was errected.

Nowadays, the Stadion an der Alten Försterei is a pretty footballing venue with three fully covered, connected stands from north over east (opposite main) stand the souths. These three stands are terraced, except a small section in the south, where seats for visiting supporters are located. The main stand is on its own, with both corners being open, and is a bit bigger than the rest of stadium, although it is only single-tiered as well. In the back, however, there are two stories of executive boxes.

Union supporters are located on the north stand, also called 'Waldseite', visiting supporters are located on the south stand ('Wuhleseite').

How To Get There...

By car & where to park.

If you come by car, the address of the Stadion an der Alten Försterei is "An der Wuhlheide 263, 12555 Berlin".

In Berlin, as in any major city, you're better of with public transportation, so I strongly recommend to park your care somewhere in the city and just use public transportation. If you have to go the stadium by car, you can try to find parking spaces along 'An der Wuhlheide', there are basically no parking spaces available directly at the stadium.

By Public Transportation

From Berlin main station, take the S-Bahn S-Bahn S3 direction 'Erkner' and exit at 'Köpenick'. Leave the station and walk into the direction you came from into 'Am Bahndamm' and take the first left into 'Hämelingstraße', then the first right into Friedenstraße', which takes you directly to the stadium. Travel time from the main station Köpenick is a bit more than half an hour, from Köpenick it's just a bit more than half a mile towards the stadium.

If you come from another part of Berlin, just use any of the many possibilities to get to 'Ostkreuz', then take the S3 direction 'Erkner' from there; if you are handicapped, it is preferable to rather change trains at Ostbahnhof, as Ostkreuz is currently undergoing major renovations.

If you arrive at Schönefeld airport, take S-Bahn S9 direction Westkreuz or S45 direction Westend until 'Schöneweide', then change into tram 67 or 63 (handicapped) direction 'Krankenhaus Köpenick' and exit at Alte Försterei, basically directly opposite the stadium.

Walking directions

Walking does not make sense here. Adhere to the public transportation route above.

Admission price

These are normal ticket prices for the 2. Bundesliga in season 2014/15, just for your orientation. You can see the category locations on the stadium plan .

• Sektor 2 - 11 €
• Sektor 3 - 13 €
• Sektor 4 - 12 €
• Sektor 5 - 12 €
• Sektor 1, Kategorie 1 - 40 €
• Sektor 1, Kategorie 2 - 36 €
• Sektor 1, Kategorie 3 - 32 €
• Sektor 1, Kategorie 4 - 28 €
• Sektor 5 - 25 €

Last updated 06.10.2014

Average Attendance

The Stadion an der Alten Försterei is not a huge standard by modern standards, but with a capacity of about 21,000 spectators it is in the midfield of stadia in the 2. Bundesliga. In recent seasons, a varying number of matches have been sold out, with the highest number being 8, meaning one game more than half of all matches.

Thus, you should usually be able to order match tickets online through Unions's own ticket shop .

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Every stadium at Euro 2024 profiled including venues for England and Scotland ties

There will be 10 stadiums in use for Euro 2024 in Germany, with several of those venues familiar to any fans who were watching the 2006 World Cup in the same country

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Euro 2024 gets underway on Friday, with plenty of eyes on the 10 venues playing host to games over the course of the tournament.

Host nation Germany kick things off as they take on Scotland , while Gareth Southgate's England get their own campaign underway against Serbia on Sunday, By Tuesday night, all 24 teams will have got minutes under their belts.

That opener will be held at the home of Bayern Munich , one of the venues opened in time for the 2006 World Cup. Nine of the 10 stadiums used this year were also used then, when hosts Germany reached the semi-finals and Italy beat France in the final .

So, where will all the games be played at Euro 2024? Here, Mirror Football takes a closer look at where the 24 teams will be playing their matches this summer, with all grounds free of their usual sponsor-related names.

Frankfurt – Frankfurt Arena

Frankfurt is home to big business, plenty of skyscrapers and an impressive stadium, the Frankfurt Arena. The 47,000-capacity venue has been around for almost a century and hosts Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, boasting several upgrades since its construction in 1925.

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England will face Denmark here in their second group stage fixture on 20 June, with hosts Germany taking on Switzerland in the same surroundings three days later. One of the stadium’s most notable features is its convertible-style retractable roof but it has been known to leak streams of water in the past due to defects. The Arena has hosted immense sporting moments, including Muhammad Ali against Karl Mildenberger in 1966.

Hamburg – Volksparkstadion Hamburg

A blend of rich history and innovation makes the Volksparkstadion Hamburg a venue to behold. Based in Germany’s second-largest city, the stadium first opened its gates in 1953 but was demolished, rotated 90 degrees and modernised in 1996.

At Euro 2024, the stadium will hold 49,000 on a matchday, which includes a quarter-final tie on 5 July. The stadium made its major tournament bow at the 1974 World Cup and also hosted matches at the 1988 Euros - providing the backdrop to West Germany’s semi-final defeat against the Netherlands - along with five games at the 2006 World Cup.

Dusseldorf – Dusseldorf Arena

One of the newer stadiums on the Euro 2024 list, the Düsseldorf Arena perches on the river Rhine. Completed in 2004 to replace the former Rheinstadion on the same site, the stadium was one of the first to be ‘wrapped in mesh’, creating a cuboid exterior despite its rounded interior.

Fortuna Dusseldorf play their home matches at the stadium, which has also hosted a variety of other sporting events including Tyson Fury ’s bout with Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, which Fury won on points. Dusseldorf will host a quarter-final and a round of 16 tie at the start of July, with Coldplay visiting the stadium for three tour dates later the same month.

Cologne – Cologne Stadium

England’s final group stage tie against Slovenia will be played in Germany’s oldest major city. Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and Queen have all performed at the Cologne Stadium but this summer it will be Euro 2024’s rock stars lighting up the 43,000 matchday capacity venue.

It is the third stadium to be built on the site following the Müngersdorfer Stadion in 1923, which was constructed after fortifications of the city were removed under the Treaty of Versailles. Home to FC Köln, the stadium also hosted England’s 2-2 draw with Sweden at the 2006 World Cup, most notable for Joe Cole’s stunning volley.

Leipzig – Leipzig Stadium

Leipzig Stadium’s state-of-the-art roof was specially designed to provide superior acoustics, and we should witness this in action during three blockbuster group matches - including Netherlands against France on June 21. The stadium was built between 1954 and 1956 and can welcome up to 100,000 spectators.

Formerly known as Zentralstadion, the matchday capacity will be 40,000 this summer and the arena will also host a round of 16 contest. The venue was still known as Zentralstadion when it staged the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and matches at the World Cup the following year - including Argentina's round-of-16 win over Mexico - and has been the home of RB Leipzig since 2010.

Berlin – Olympiastadion

The host of the Euro 2024 final, Berlin’s Olympiastadion is also the biggest venue for this summer’s tournament with a 71,000 capacity. Known for the big occasion, the stadium hosted the 1936 Olympics, from which it got its name, and the 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France

Zinedine Zidane famously headbutted Marco Materazzi on that occasion, and players on both sides will hope to keep their cool when the trophy is on the line come July 14. The city of Berlin itself is one of Europe’s most visited destinations and will provide a chance for fans to brush up on their history as well as soaking up the major tournament atmosphere.

Munich - Munich Football Arena

Munich will get Euro 2024 underway when hosts Germany take on Scotland on 14 June. The 66,000-capacity stadium is well remembered by English fans as the scene of Chelsea ’s 2012 Champions League triumph, and it will host four group games.

England are only likely to make it to Munich if they finish as runners-up in their group, with that knockout path potentially setting up a semi-final in Germany’s third-biggest city. Three Lions captain Harry Kane would feel right at home, however, with the ground acting as the home of Bayern Munich , while anyone feeling homesick can visit the English Garden, a huge inner-city park.

Dortmund - BVB Stadion Dortmund

The famous Yellow Wall will more resemble a rainbow this summer with Dortmund hosting six different teams during the group stages. Italy get their title defence underway in Borussia Dortmund’s home when they take on Albania on 15 June.

France, Turkey, Portugal and Poland all also make appearances before Dortmund hosts a round of 16 and a semi-final, with England potentially involved in the latter if they make it that far. With so many fans set to descend on the heart of the Ruhr region, there will be plenty of visits to the German Football Museum, which opened in 2015.

Stuttgart – Stuttgart Arena

The home of VFB Stuttgart, who are coming off a runner-up finish in the Bundesliga, the 54,000-capacity Stuttgart Arena will host five games at Euro 2024. Scotland’s final group game against Hungary will take place there, while hosts Germany will also play in the city known for fast cars as well as football.

Stuttgart is home to the bases of both Mercedes and Porsche, with the south-western city in considered an industrial hub. The Arena, which was built in 1933, used to also be used for athletics before becoming football-specific in 2009. England have played there twice in major tournaments, losing 1-0 to Ireland at Euro 88 and beating Ecuador by the same scoreline at the 2006 World Cup.

Gelsenkirchen - Arena AufSchalke

England will return to the scene of their defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo ’s Portugal in the 2006 World Cup when they play at the Arena AufSchalke. The Three Lions’ opening game will be held in Gelsenkirchen, with England taking on Serbia in the 50,000-seater stadium, which is also hosting Spain’s group stage clash against Italy on June 20.

The home of FC Schalke 04, there has not been much to cheer by way of football in recent years with the sleeping giants now languishing in Bundesliga 2. Gelsenkirchen takes its nickname ‘city of a thousand fires’ from its history as a major mining region.

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Euro 2024: Guide to the 10 stadiums across Germany and their games

FILE - The Olympic Stadium photographed in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The stadium will host the final and 5 other matches during European Soccer Championships 2024 in Germany. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)

FILE - Bayern Munich fans arrive to the Allianz Arena prior to the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in Munich , Germany, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The unpredictability of the European Championship, which kicks off in Munich on Friday, is what makes it such compelling viewing. Even in its expanded format of 24 teams, there is always the potential for a surprise. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

File - The BVB Stadion Dortmund is pictured in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday, April 30, 2024. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

File - The Duesseldorf Arena is pictured in Duesseldorf, Germany, Monday, April 29, 2024. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

FILE - The Duesseldorf Arena is pictured in Duesseldorf, Germany, July 21, 2020 . The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

File - Exterior view of the stadium of the German first division, Bundesliga, soccer club Eintracht Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, May 5, 2024. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time.(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

File - The empty stadium is seen after sunset during a German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Michael Probst,Pool, File)

FILE - The Arena AufSchalke is seen in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, July 15, 2020. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

FILE - The Arena AufSchalke is pictured in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Friday, April 26, 2024. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

FILE - Interior view of the Red Bull Arena stadium prior to the German Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern Munich in Leipzig, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

FILE - Aerial view of the Munich Euro 2024 stadium in Munich, Germany, Friday, June 7, 2024. Munich will host six matches at the European soccer Championships. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

FILE - Inside view of the ‘Allianz Arena’ stadium prior to the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt in Munich, Germany, April 27, 2024. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

FILE - Aerial view of the Stuttgart EURO 2024 stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

FILE - Interior view of the Stuttgart EURO 2024 stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

FILE - A view of the Volksparkstadion (Volkspark stadium) ahead of the European Soccer Championships 2024 in Germany, in Hamburg, Germany, Tuesday May 14, 2024. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP, File)

File - The Cologne Stadium is pictured in Cologne, Germany, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

FILE - The Cologne Stadium is pictured in Cologne, Germany, July 21, 2020. The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

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DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history.

Unlike at some recent World Cups, there’s been no rush to finish stadiums on time. All but one of Germany’s 10 venues hosted games at the 2006 World Cup and none have undergone major changes.

All capacities are given in the all-seated configuration used for Euro 2024, meaning the figure is typically lower than for club games where many fans can stand.

Here is a guide to the 10 stadiums and all of the games taking place at each:

OLYMPIASTADION

City: Berlin

Capacity for Euro 2024: 71,000

Games: Spain vs. Croatia (June 15), Poland vs. Austria (June 21), Netherlands vs. Austria (June 25), one game in the round of 16 (June 29), one quarterfinal game (July 6), the final (July 14).

Built for the 1936 Olympics under Nazi rule, the Olympiastadion was renovated to host the 2006 World Cup final and also held the Champions League final in 2015.

At club level, it’s the home of the German Cup final each season and also hosts home games for second-division Hertha Berlin.

The Olympiastadion had a cameo appearance in this season’s Champions League when Union Berlin trekked westward from its home in East Berlin to host games. The idea was for more fans to be able to watch, though not all of them were happy about playing at the home of their cross-town rival.

MUNICH FOOTBALL ARENA

City: Munich

Capacity for Euro 2024: 66,000

Games: Germany vs. Scotland (June 14), Romania vs. Ukraine (June 17), Slovenia vs. Serbia (June 20), Denmark vs. Serbia (June 25), one game in the round of 16 (July 2), one semifinal game (July 9).

Better known as the Allianz Arena for Bayern Munich games — stadium sponsorships are banished for the tournament — this stadium will host the opening game of Euro 2024 as Germany takes on Scotland on June 14.

It was home to the German league champion 11 years running until Bayer Leverkusen finally ended Bayern Munich’s reign this season. The stadium opened in 2005 and was originally shared by Bayern and its local rival 1860 Munich, but 1860 sold its share due to financial problems, moved out and now plays in the third division. The stadium’s location on the outskirts of Munich can mean long queues for trains back into town.

The arena branched out when it hosted Germany’s first regular-season NFL game in 2022 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16. It’s due to host a Carolina Panthers game later this year.

BVB STADION DORTMUND

City: Dortmund

Capacity for Euro 2024: 62,000

Games: Italy vs. Albania (June 15), Turkey vs. Georgia (June 18), Turkey vs. Portugal (June 21), France vs. Poland (June 25), one game in the round of 16 (June 29), one semifinal game (July 10).

The fans of Borussia Dortmund — BVB for short — know it as the Westfalenstadion, the cavernous beating heart of their club for over 50 years, but it’s also called Signal Iduna Park due to a long-running sponsorship deal, which doesn’t apply during the European Championship.

Dortmund, which lost this year’s Champions League final to Real Madrid, is famed for its loud “Yellow Wall” of fans in a standing section, but the stadium is going all-seater for Euro 2024, as part of changes that bring down its capacity by nearly 20,000 from the 81,365 who can pack in for club games. Having one of Europe’s biggest and loudest stadiums is a point of pride in Dortmund, an industrial city in western Germany’s Ruhr region.

STUTTGART ARENA

City: Stuttgart

Capacity for Euro 2024: 51,000

Games: Slovenia vs. Denmark (June 16), Germany vs. Hungary (June 19), Scotland vs. Hungary (June 23), Ukraine vs. Belgium (June 26), one game in the quarterfinals (July 5).

The venue’s historic name is the Neckarstadion after the river that flows through Stuttgart. Under that name, it hosted the 1988 European Cup final as Dutch club PSV Eindhoven beat Benfica of Portugal on penalties.

Since then, it’s had a string of different names due to sponsorship details, most recently as the MHPArena for this season as host club Stuttgart finished second in the Bundesliga to qualify for the Champions League.

VOLKSPARKSTADION

City: Hamburg

Capacity for Euro 2024: 49,000

Games: Poland vs. Netherlands (June 16), Croatia vs. Albania (June 19), Georgia vs. Czech Republic (June 22), Czech Republic vs. Turkey (June 26), one quarterfinal game (July 5).

The stadium sits in a large park and dates back nearly a century to 1925, though it was fully rebuilt in the 1950s and then again from 1998 through 2000.

Hamburger SV plays at the stadium and has been in the second division this season. Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk moved in earlier this season for three home Champions League games since it was unable to play at home because of the Russian invasion. That was the first time the Volksparkstadion had hosted European games since 2010 and a useful practice run for Euro 2024.

DUESSELDORF ARENA

City: Duesseldorf

Capacity for Euro 2024: 47,000

Games: Austria vs. France (June 17), Slovakia vs. Ukraine (June 21), Albania vs. Spain (June 24), one game in the round of 16 (July 1), one quarterfinal game (July 6).

The only Euro 2024 venue which wasn’t also used when Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup, this gray, boxy venue last year hosted the Invictus Games , a sports event for wounded, injured and ill service personnel and veterans which was founded by Britain’s Prince Harry.

The stadium was an unsuccessful candidate for the NFL’s expansion into Germany and was briefly converted into a vaccination center for the local area during the COVID-19 pandemic. The last club game at the stadium this season brought heartbreak for local fans as Fortuna Duesseldorf threw away a 3-0 lead and missed out on promotion to the Bundesliga.

COLOGNE STADIUM

City: Cologne

Capacity for Euro 2024: 43,000

Games: Hungary vs. Switzerland (June 15), Scotland vs. Switzerland (June 19), Belgium vs. Romania (June 22), England vs. Slovenia (June 25), one game in the round of 16 (June 30).

Historically, it’s been known as Muengersdorfer Stadion after the district of Cologne where it’s located. The local crowds are known for their passionate support of Cologne in league games, though this season ended with relegation from the Bundesliga. The stadium stepped in at short notice in 2020 to host the Europa League final during the COVID-19 pandemic as Spain’s Sevilla beat Italian club Inter Milan 3-2 without a crowd.

FRANKFURT ARENA

City: Frankfurt

Games: Belgium vs. Slovakia (June 17), Denmark vs. England (June 20), Switzerland vs. Germany (June 23), Slovakia vs. Romania (June 26), one game in the round of 16 (July 1).

Home to Eintracht Frankfurt, which won the Europa League in 2022, the club’s fans still know this arena by its traditional name, the Waldstadion, though it’s currently the Deutsche Bank Park because of a sponsorship deal.

There has been a stadium on the site since 1925 and it hosted the opening game of the 1974 World Cup as Brazil drew 0-0 with Yugoslavia. The stadium held two NFL games last year, including a win for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, as the league expands its presence in Germany.

LEIPZIG STADIUM

City: Leipzig

Capacity for Euro 2024: 40,000

Games: Portugal vs. Czech Republic (June 18), Netherlands vs. France (June 21), Croatia vs. Italy (June 24), one game in the round of 16 (July 2).

The only Euro 2024 stadium which is in the former East Germany, this venue was built for the 2006 World Cup on the site of the Zentralstadion. It had been East Germany’s largest with a capacity estimated at 100,000 or more. Set up by drinks giant Red Bull, the newly formed Leipzig club took over the stadium in 2010 and renamed it the Red Bull Arena for club games.

ARENA AUFSCHALKE

City: Gelsenkirchen

Capacity for Euro 2024: 50,000

Games: Serbia vs. England (June 16), Spain vs. Italy (June 20), Georgia vs. Portugal (June 26), one game in the round of 16 (June 30).

There hasn’t been much to celebrate at this stadium in recent years. It’s home to Schalke, which was a Champions League team in the 2018-19 season but dropped out of the German top league altogether in 2021, only to return and then be relegated again last year. Schalke spent this season fighting possible relegation to the third division — and chronic financial woes — but eventually survived in the second tier.

The stadium was state-of-the-art when it was completed in 2001 with a retractable roof and a field which can be moved out of the stadium for concerts. It hosted the 2004 Champions League final as Jose Mourinho’s Porto beat Monaco 3-0. After Euro 2024, the stadium will be one of three German venues on Taylor Swift’s Eras tour.

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Your tickets on the Union-App

Use your smartphone to enter the stadium:.

The Union-App offers you immediately the ability to use mobile tickets. Whether a season, or single matchday ticket holder for the Alte Försterei, whoever is logged into their Zeughaus account through the new version of the Union-App will now see their ticket for the coming matchday. At the stadium gates, save all the rooting around in your bag or your wallet or your Email inbox. Your mobile ticket can be used at all the turnstiles.

It is also possible to manage your ticket in the Union-App. Anyone who wants to pass on either their season or matchday ticket can do so with just a few clicks in the App. Simply enter the email address of a registered Zeughaus account and the ticket will be transferred over. The ticket can also be stored in your smartphone’s wallet.

The Union-App is available for both Android and iOS . Please note: The "Mobile Ticketing" update may be made available in the different app stores at different times. 

The most important questions and answers about mobile ticketing in the Union-App can be found here . We recommend that you install the updated version of the App in good time before visiting the stadium. If you have any questions, the Union Zeughaus team will be happy to answer them by phone or e-mail.

Of course you can still scan the QR code of a print@home ticket in either paper, or in digital form, to enter the stadium. Also, season tickets in the credit card format can still be scanned at the entrances.

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The stadium

The stadium stands consist of different ‘Sektors. Below we will list them and explain a bit of the background. You can also take a look at our behind the scenes video to get an impression of the ground, including parts you probably won’t see on a match day.

‘Sektor 2’ – Waldseite: ‘Sektor 2’, also called “Waldseite” (forest stand), is behind the goal and home to Union’s ultras. It’s noisiest there and gets quite crowded. However, you get the best out of your Union experience if you watch the ultras from a different sector so you’ll get to see their banners and displays.

‘Sektor 3’ – Gegengerade: ‘Sektor 3’, also called “Gegengerade” is the side and you’ll have a better view from as there is no netting to obscure the pitch. You get to stand, will have a good view of the match, the Ultras and the away fans.

‘Sektor 1’ – Haupttribüne: ‘Sektor 1’ is the main stand (Haupttribüne); This is where the seats are and probably the only part of the Union match-day experience that you could term ‘expensive.’ However, if you travel in large groups and prefer to take in the heated atmosphere from a relaxed vantage point, the main stand will be perfect for you.

‘Sektor 4’ – Wuhleseite:

Getting into the stadium

You’ll be asked to choose a block when you choose your Sektor but the block does not matter and you can stand anywhere in the Sektor you have purchased tickets for.

You’ll need to show your ticket to get in and also again to a steward as you climb the steps to your Sektor of choice. For this reason we often buy a beer and sausage on the terraces rather than down below. The queues are fairly quick.

Here is a map of the stadium which should help you with the above.

If you have any questions don’t be afraid to ask us using the form below or on facebook . We’re happy to help. Do check the FAQs first though!

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49 comments

What does the announcer say in the speech that preceeds the Eisern Union song?

Und Niemals Vergessen – and then the crowd shout EISERN UNION!

Great website! Very much looking forward to my visit in a couple of weeks time.

Cheers mate – hope you enjoy your visit!!

… and what is the text to “The legend” that is said before Nina Hagen’s “Eisern Union”…

@Brian, The intro can be found in english at the bottom of this page: http://www.union-berlin.com/sample-page/learning-german-online/

We’re in Berlin for a stag do on 21st march and we’re thinking about coming to the game that night. Will we be able to buy tickets at the gate? There’s 18 of us.

Check out how to buy tickets on this website. You can buy maximum of 10 per login so you’ll need to create two of those for a group of 18.

You should be able to buy on the gate also. Enjoy!

Great looking website with lots of good info on the team! I’ve booked to visit Berlin from the 9th-12th of April and I am looking for 2 tickets to the match vs FC Koln on Friday 11th of April. Do you know if I will be able to get tickets for the match or will it be a sell out?

This game is likely to sell out so you’ll have to buy in advance. Tickets will probably go online next week. It will be members and season tickets holders first, then general sale. We’ll post on facebook when those go on sale, you should be ok if you get in there quick.

Myself and Girlfriend are travelling over for the Koln match and have tickets for Sektor 3. Is this only home support or is it a right next to away fans?

Heard lots of great feedback about Union matches and can’t wait to get over for the match. HH

Sektor 3 is opposite of the main stand. Away fans are tucked behind the goal, so not even close to Sektor 3!

Great site guys, really helpful info for visitors to Berlin.

I’m coming for a month so hopfuly get along to a couple of games.

Will be my first time watching Union vs Karlsruher next Tues. I’ve got tickets for Sektor 2 (J). Does this mean I’ll have to stay in J or are you able to go anywhere in the stand?

We are coming to Berlin on the 4th March hoping to get tickets for the Frankfurt game on the 5th. Each year we go to a different country to watch football and this year its Germany. There is a group of 20. Can you tell me the best way to get tickets for our group? We would like to, if possible, watch the game from behind the goal in Secktor 2.

The main reason for us coming is for the game.

Cheers for your help in advance Colin.

the Frankfurt match probably won’t sell out, but Sektor 2 usually does. Best thing you can do is keep an eye on the official site when the presale starts. You can then buy them online, if not for the entire group then in batches. Just follow our online ticket guide . Any additional questions? Shoot!

I’m planning to visit on Wednesday – do they do stadium tours? And is the club shop at the ground? Many thanks.

Hi I am visiting Berlin from 24th to 28th July 2016 with my sons. Sadly there are no footy fixtures planned but we would like to visit the stadium if possible. (My eldest son is a keen ground hopper). Do you arrange tours? If a tour is not possible is there anywhere in the centre of Berlin where can I buy a shirt? (I don’t like buying online).

Thanks for any help you can give. Angie

Hi Angie – sorry for the delay. The club does do tours, but in English only by appointment and with a minimum group size of 10 (see here: http://www.altefoersterei.berlin/english-section/guided-tours/ ). They also do tours in German, but unfortunately for you only on Saturdays. However, if you go down to the stadium, you can get right up close, walk around outside and peer in through the fence, so you would get a reasonably good look at it.

You can buy merchandise at the Fan Shop, which is at Elcknerplatz 16 a, 12555 Berlin – about 50 metres away from Koepenick S-Bahn station (10 minutes walk from the stadium).

Over in Berlin on a university field trip 1st April – 8th April and looking to catch the midweek game. I was wondering whether or not you’d accept our UK student cards if we purchased tickets as students?

We’re really looking forward to the game!

We’re not the club, so this is not a definitive answer. But we’re 99.99999% sure that you’ll be fine buying the student-rate tickets and just being ready to show your UK student cards at the gate in the highly unlikely event that the person scanning your ticket with their handheld scanner asks for ID.

Even if you are asked to show it, we are confident that a UK student card would be fine. It would not be in the nature of Union Berlin as a club to operate a ‘German ID only’ policy.

So our advice would be to go ahead and buy the tickets and enjoy the game!

Myself and 3 friends from Sweden are visiting Berlin on april 29th/30th. We are planning to see the game against Sandhausen. Where is the best place to buy tickets online? Only english speaking.

Thanks in advance! Fredrik

Hi Fredrik,

the easiest place to boy tickets is the online shop. We have a guide for that: http://union-berlin.com/ticket-information/online-ticket-shop-guide/

Good luck and see you at the Alte Försterei!

Myself and a few friends already have tickets for the match on Friday against 1860 Munchen. Is there a fan-shop at the stadium where we can buy jerseys and other items of clothing etc?

Thanks in advance, Senan

there are several options. There is a fanshop when you exit S-Bahnhof Köpenick (down the stairs, exit on your left, and then go left for 100 metres). Alternatively, in the grounds, there are fanshops behind the Gegengerade (opposite the main stand) and the Zeughaus fan shop, in containers behind the main stand if we remember correctly. Enjoy the game! Eisern!

My son and I will be visiting Berlin on weekend of 16th Sept. Hoping to take in match versus Braunschweig. Will these tickets go on sale on the website and if so when; or will it sell out?

Hi Tom. Tickets usually go on sale to members first, if there are tickets left then they go on general sale also on the website. Keep an eye on presale announcements, but usually they go on sale 2-4 weeks before the match. Also take into account that matches can be played somewhere between Friday 6.30pm and Monday 8.15pm. Enjoy!

We have got tickets in Sector 3 for this Sunday’s game (27.08). Noticed it’s says Block T on the tickets. Is Sector 3 split into blocks or is Block T the turnstile entrance? Thanks & can’t wait! Alex

Hi Alex, within the sectors there is no division. Block T is turnstile entrance, but you can stand wherever you want, also n Block P etc etc. Enjoy!

I am travelling to Berlin this weekend with my son. I have managed to buy Sector 1 seated tickets and have received an email confirmation from the club. I am wondering how I actually get my tickets for the match. I am arriving in Berlin on Friday 25th so I can visit the Stadium on Saturday if its possible to collect tickets then?

Hi John, usually there is an attachment in the mail to your ticket as a PDF file. You have to print this out and take it to the stadium, that’s your entrance ticket. If there is no attachment: call the club how to proceed and when you can pick up your tickets. Good luck and have a good journey to Berlin!

I am trying to get two tickets for the braunschweig game on the 16th but the website only indicates VIP tickets for sale. does this mean the game is sol out? or is there some other way to get tickets when in berlin (i will be visiting from spain)?

Hi Andrew, we just checked and there are indeed only VIP tickets available. You might want to check every few hours, but it seems unlikely new tickets will become available.

I am thinking of attending a Union Berlin game with my younger brother (13 years old), are children allowed in the standing section? Or do you recommend purchasing tickets in the seated section?

Hi Darrell,

it won’t be a problem to take a 13 year old in the standing section. They are allowed, when accompanied by an adult. Only issue is that view might be a bit restricted. That’s why kids usually stand towards the lower end of the terrace. Sektor 3 is recommendable, Sektor 2 might get a bit crowded with the ultras. Enjoy!

Football tourist and really want to see a Union game, schedule would make available for Union v Nurenburg which is on members sale.

Could you advise, Currently on sale to members only, will they go on general sale?

If not would buying a membership for a few months gurantee a ticket or do i go on Viagogo and get a ticket for what seems 40 euros currently.

Thank you in Advance

Hi Rob, difficult to say whether they will go on general sale or not. Matches sell out quickly at the moment. Buying a membership would give you access to the sale, pretty sure you can cancel it again after a couple of months. We have no experience with Viagogo and obviously recommend to buy through official channels.

What’s the best way to buying a ticket? Wanting to visit Berlin for the Union vs Wolfsburg game on 1st March but cannot find tickets anywhere

Hey! Getting tickets for non-members has become next to impossible. There are only 5k matchday tickets available. They are offered to members only in a lottery for every match. Best chance is around the stadium and the Köpenick station on matchday, but buying tickets on the black market is always a risk.

Is there tickets for biele match?

Hi Jacob, at the moment there is a fifty percent capacity for home games due to the pandemic. Against Leverkusen, Gladbach and Augsburg (and probably Bielefeld as well), season ticket holders could apply for a ballot for tickets. Usually there were then still match day tickets for members available on a first-come first-serve basis. Against Leverkusen there was a general sale after that, only 24 hours before the match. Against Gladbach it was already sold out. So keep an eye on the official site, whether a general sale will be held one day before the match.

Hi I am in Berlin on holiday from UK. I have tickets for sector 3 block L for Saturday. Is this a standing area? If so is it possible to upgrade tickets to a seating area?

Hi David. Sector 3 is standing area only, it is opposite of the main stand. There is no subdivision between the blocks, you can freely move from L to M to N and P etc 🙂 You can only not change to Sector 2 or Sector 4, behind the goals. If you want to upgrade your ticket, go to the ticket desk before the game and ask, Or maybe one of the fanshops can help you. There is one in the Ring Center at Frankfurter Allee in the Friedrichshain area of Berlin, and there is one near the S-Bahnhof railway station in Köpenick. But Union is all about standing! Enjoy the game

Hi, I would like to attend the UCL match between Union and Real Madrid in December. I am not really a huge fan of either team, I just want to enjoy my first experience at a live football game. What stand would you recommend? I want a really good view and I am willing to pay up to like 80 euros. I am also now a member of Union Berlin (because I live in Berlin). I wouldnt want to be in the loud stands but I want the best view i can get of the game and the pitch. Thanks!

Hi Sam. In the Olympiastadion you have a good view of the pitch from every stand, though you are obviously far away because of the running track. The loudest stand is the west stand, opposite of the main stand, where the Ultras gather. Best place is probably main stand second tier, and it will get a bit cheaper the more you move towards the Ostkurve (behind the goal on the right side). Expect ticket sales for members to start shortly after the Naples home game, which is in three weeks already. Good luck and enjoy!

I read stadium tours are only Saturdays. The link appears broken is there a link you could send me to try and sign up for a tour. Also thru the week is the fan shop open at all to visit?

Please let me know, thank you,

Hi Brian, we updated the link for the tours. It looks like there are tours not only on weekends, for example on February 3, 4 and 5. The club stores are open throughout the week. The one at the stadium (in the containers) from 11am-6pm, the ones in Köpenick and in Friedrichshain from 10am-8pm. For further questions you can contact the club, we are obviously just a fansite!

Hello and thank you! Is it possible to move between gates in the same section? (P and O in Section 3)

Hi Ohad. Yes within a sector you can move around freely. Between the sectors are fences separating sector 2 from sector 3 and sector 4. Outside of the stands you can move around freely behind the sectors.

Euro 2024: Guide to the 10 stadiums across Germany and their games

D UESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history.

Unlike at some recent World Cups, there's been no rush to finish stadiums on time. All but one of Germany's 10 venues hosted games at the 2006 World Cup and none have undergone major changes.

All capacities are given in the all-seated configuration used for Euro 2024, meaning the figure is typically lower than for club games where many fans can stand.

Here is a guide to the 10 stadiums and all of the games taking place at each:

OLYMPIASTADION

City: Berlin

Capacity for Euro 2024: 71,000

Games: Spain vs. Croatia (June 15), Poland vs. Austria (June 21), Netherlands vs. Austria (June 25), one game in the round of 16 (June 29), one quarterfinal game (July 6), the final (July 14).

Built for the 1936 Olympics under Nazi rule, the Olympiastadion was renovated to host the 2006 World Cup final and also held the Champions League final in 2015.

At club level, it's the home of the German Cup final each season and also hosts home games for second-division Hertha Berlin.

The Olympiastadion had a cameo appearance in this season's Champions League when Union Berlin trekked westward from its home in East Berlin to host games. The idea was for more fans to be able to watch, though not all of them were happy about playing at the home of their cross-town rival.

MUNICH FOOTBALL ARENA

City: Munich

Capacity for Euro 2024: 66,000

Games: Germany vs. Scotland (June 14), Romania vs. Ukraine (June 17), Slovenia vs. Serbia (June 20), Denmark vs. Serbia (June 25), one game in the round of 16 (July 2), one semifinal game (July 9).

Better known as the Allianz Arena for Bayern Munich games — stadium sponsorships are banished for the tournament — this stadium will host the opening game of Euro 2024 as Germany takes on Scotland on June 14.

It was home to the German league champion 11 years running until Bayer Leverkusen finally ended Bayern Munich's reign this season. The stadium opened in 2005 and was originally shared by Bayern and its local rival 1860 Munich, but 1860 sold its share due to financial problems, moved out and now plays in the third division. The stadium's location on the outskirts of Munich can mean long queues for trains back into town.

The arena branched out when it hosted Germany's first regular-season NFL game in 2022 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16. It's due to host a Carolina Panthers game later this year.

BVB STADION DORTMUND

City: Dortmund

Capacity for Euro 2024: 62,000

Games: Italy vs. Albania (June 15), Turkey vs. Georgia (June 18), Turkey vs. Portugal (June 21), France vs. Poland (June 25), one game in the round of 16 (June 29), one semifinal game (July 10).

The fans of Borussia Dortmund — BVB for short — know it as the Westfalenstadion, the cavernous beating heart of their club for over 50 years, but it's also called Signal Iduna Park due to a long-running sponsorship deal, which doesn't apply during the European Championship.

Dortmund, which lost this year's Champions League final to Real Madrid, is famed for its loud “Yellow Wall” of fans in a standing section, but the stadium is going all-seater for Euro 2024, as part of changes that bring down its capacity by nearly 20,000 from the 81,365 who can pack in for club games. Having one of Europe's biggest and loudest stadiums is a point of pride in Dortmund, an industrial city in western Germany's Ruhr region.

STUTTGART ARENA

City: Stuttgart

Capacity for Euro 2024: 51,000

Games: Slovenia vs. Denmark (June 16), Germany vs. Hungary (June 19), Scotland vs. Hungary (June 23), Ukraine vs. Belgium (June 26), one game in the quarterfinals (July 5).

The venue's historic name is the Neckarstadion after the river that flows through Stuttgart. Under that name, it hosted the 1988 European Cup final as Dutch club PSV Eindhoven beat Benfica of Portugal on penalties.

Since then, it's had a string of different names due to sponsorship details, most recently as the MHPArena for this season as host club Stuttgart finished second in the Bundesliga to qualify for the Champions League.

VOLKSPARKSTADION

City: Hamburg

Capacity for Euro 2024: 49,000

Games: Poland vs. Netherlands (June 16), Croatia vs. Albania (June 19), Georgia vs. Czech Republic (June 22), Czech Republic vs. Turkey (June 26), one quarterfinal game (July 5).

The stadium sits in a large park and dates back nearly a century to 1925, though it was fully rebuilt in the 1950s and then again from 1998 through 2000.

Hamburger SV plays at the stadium and has been in the second division this season. Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk moved in earlier this season for three home Champions League games since it was unable to play at home because of the Russian invasion. That was the first time the Volksparkstadion had hosted European games since 2010 and a useful practice run for Euro 2024.

DUESSELDORF ARENA

City: Duesseldorf

Capacity for Euro 2024: 47,000

Games: Austria vs. France (June 17), Slovakia vs. Ukraine (June 21), Albania vs. Spain (June 24), one game in the round of 16 (July 1), one quarterfinal game (July 6).

The only Euro 2024 venue which wasn't also used when Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup, this gray, boxy venue last year hosted the Invictus Games , a sports event for wounded, injured and ill service personnel and veterans which was founded by Britain's Prince Harry.

The stadium was an unsuccessful candidate for the NFL's expansion into Germany and was briefly converted into a vaccination center for the local area during the COVID-19 pandemic. The last club game at the stadium this season brought heartbreak for local fans as Fortuna Duesseldorf threw away a 3-0 lead and missed out on promotion to the Bundesliga.

COLOGNE STADIUM

City: Cologne

Capacity for Euro 2024: 43,000

Games: Hungary vs. Switzerland (June 15), Scotland vs. Switzerland (June 19), Belgium vs. Romania (June 22), England vs. Slovenia (June 25), one game in the round of 16 (June 30).

Historically, it's been known as Muengersdorfer Stadion after the district of Cologne where it's located. The local crowds are known for their passionate support of Cologne in league games, though this season ended with relegation from the Bundesliga. The stadium stepped in at short notice in 2020 to host the Europa League final during the COVID-19 pandemic as Spain's Sevilla beat Italian club Inter Milan 3-2 without a crowd.

FRANKFURT ARENA

City: Frankfurt

Games: Belgium vs. Slovakia (June 17), Denmark vs. England (June 20), Switzerland vs. Germany (June 23), Slovakia vs. Romania (June 26), one game in the round of 16 (July 1).

Home to Eintracht Frankfurt, which won the Europa League in 2022, the club's fans still know this arena by its traditional name, the Waldstadion, though it's currently the Deutsche Bank Park because of a sponsorship deal.

There has been a stadium on the site since 1925 and it hosted the opening game of the 1974 World Cup as Brazil drew 0-0 with Yugoslavia. The stadium held two NFL games last year, including a win for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, as the league expands its presence in Germany.

LEIPZIG STADIUM

City: Leipzig

Capacity for Euro 2024: 40,000

Games: Portugal vs. Czech Republic (June 18), Netherlands vs. France (June 21), Croatia vs. Italy (June 24), one game in the round of 16 (July 2).

The only Euro 2024 stadium which is in the former East Germany, this venue was built for the 2006 World Cup on the site of the Zentralstadion. It had been East Germany's largest with a capacity estimated at 100,000 or more. Set up by drinks giant Red Bull, the newly formed Leipzig club took over the stadium in 2010 and renamed it the Red Bull Arena for club games.

ARENA AUFSCHALKE

City: Gelsenkirchen

Capacity for Euro 2024: 50,000

Games: Serbia vs. England (June 16), Spain vs. Italy (June 20), Georgia vs. Portugal (June 26), one game in the round of 16 (June 30).

There hasn't been much to celebrate at this stadium in recent years. It's home to Schalke, which was a Champions League team in the 2018-19 season but dropped out of the German top league altogether in 2021, only to return and then be relegated again last year. Schalke spent this season fighting possible relegation to the third division — and chronic financial woes — but eventually survived in the second tier.

The stadium was state-of-the-art when it was completed in 2001 with a retractable roof and a field which can be moved out of the stadium for concerts. It hosted the 2004 Champions League final as Jose Mourinho's Porto beat Monaco 3-0. After Euro 2024, the stadium will be one of three German venues on Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

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Tickets to watch Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo train with the national team in an open session on Friday at their Euro 2024 tournament base in Westphalia are on sale for as much as 800 euros ($858.32).