ZENTRALSTADION LEIPZIG – Connecting modernity and tradition

With the completed handover of the ZENTRALSTADION LEIPZIG in December 2003, the exhibition city of Leipzig gained one of the most architecturally and technically modern stadiums in the world.

The ZENTRALSTADION LEIPZIG was designed especially for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Championship in Germany and offers seats for 45,000 spectators. As one of a total of 12 stadiums, it will be the venue for four first round matches and a round of sixteen match during this great sporting event.

Herberrt Grönemeyer 2007

aerial view

Länderspiel 2004

The new centrepiece of the ZENTRALSTADION LEIPZIG links modernity and tradition in a unique way. In 1956 the stadium was opened after a construction time of only 15 months. With 100,000 seats it was the biggest stadium in Germany and world-famous as the “Stadium of the one hundred thousand”.

In 1997 the city of Leipzig decided to build a new dedicated football stadium, inside the walls of the old stadium. Visitors reach the roofed seating of the lower ranks and both of the upper ranks on the long sides via bridges which link the new stadium to the old stadium wall.

The optical highlight of the new ZENTRALSTADION LEIPZIG is the spectacular roof construction with its integrated flood-light facility. A perfectly tuned sound system ensures an outstanding acoustic.

The ZENTRALSTADION LEIPZIG fulfils all of the strict requirements of the international football association FIFA. In accordance with these it only offers seating places. An innovative escape route system provides for additional spectator security. Alongside the use of the ZENTRALSTADION LEIPZIG for sporting events, the stadium is also available for company events, musical events and shows.

The ample hospitality-area forms the ideal setting for receptions and special events.