Max-Morlock-Stadion
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Former names | Städtisches Stadion (1928–1945, 1961–1991) Victory Stadium (1945–1961) Frankenstadion (1991–2006) easyCredit-Stadion (2006–2012) Stadion Nürnberg (2012–2013, 2016–2017) Grundig Stadion (2013–2016) |
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Location | Nuremberg, Germany |
Owner | City of Nuremberg |
Capacity | 50,000 (League matches), 44,308 (International matches)[1] |
Field size | 105 × 68 m |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Built | 1928 |
Opened | 1928 |
Construction cost | 56.2 million Euros |
Tenants | |
1. FC Nürnberg (1963–present) Germany national football team (selected matches) |
Max-Morlock-Stadion (German pronunciation:
Since 1966, it has been home stadium to the German
The stadium hosted five games of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, including the famous match between Portugal and the Netherlands, consequently known as the Battle of Nuremberg.
Name
Originally it was known as the Städtisches Stadion [ˈʃtɛtɪʃəs ˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn] (English: Municipal Stadium) until 1945, when it was renamed Victory Stadium.[citation needed] In 1961, it returned to its original name until 1991, when it received the name Frankenstadion (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁaŋkŋ̩ˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn] ⓘ).
On 14 March 2006, the stadium was renamed easyCredit-Stadion [iːziˈkʁɛdɪtˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn] for a period of five years, after a sponsorship deal with the German bank DZ Bank. Many fans of the 1. FC Nuremberg, led by the "Ultras Nuremberg" introduced on 1 April 2006, held demonstration[vague] against the name and symbolically renamed the stadium with its current name, in honour of one of the best players in the club's history, Max Morlock. On 14 February 2013, the stadium was renamed Grundig Stadion (pronounced [ˈɡʁʊndɪç ˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn] or [ˈɡʁʊndɪk-]), after a sponsorship deal with Grundig.[2]
In July 2016, the stadium's name changed back to Stadion Nürnberg after the city of Nuremberg could not find a new sponsor.[3] From 1 July 2017, the stadium's name officially became Max-Morlock-Stadion.
Facilities
The available facilities at the stadium include two changing rooms for players, changing rooms for coaches, referees.[citation needed] Also physician and treatment rooms are available.[citation needed] A 300 m² press area, an area for press conferences, and three TV studios make the stadium a truly modern one.[according to whom?] 1200 m² makes up the VIP area with room for 800 guests.[citation needed] To compensate for the large number of seats there are 15,000 parking spaces with 205 for VIPs.
The stadium also has track and field facilities that follow international regulation.[vague] A full sprinkler system, that feeds the grass with rain water.[vague] The pitch is also heated, and lit with a floodlight system.[citation needed] There are two 60 m² video walls that provide video to the fans.[citation needed] There is also a full power back up system, powered by diesel generators.
History
Beginning in 1933, the
Following 1963, the stadium was reconditioned multiple times, so that it could meet the requirements for football in the Bundesliga.
Renovations
Max-Morlock-Stadion has been renovated twice, firstly from 1988 to 1991, and then again in 2002, to be ready in time for both the
Concerts
The
AC/DC performed at the stadium on June 29, 2001 during their Stiff Upper Lip World Tour.
Rock im Park takes place at this stadium.
Transportation
The stadium and the adjacent
- Bus stop Max-Morlock-Platz, right in front of the stadium. Serviced by Bus line 55
- Frankenstadion station, about 400 Meters (1300 ft) or a 5-minute walk from the stadium. Serviced by S-Bahn line S2
- Dutzendteich station and tramway stop, about 1300 m (4000 ft) or a 10-minute walk from the stadium. Services by Bus lines 55 and 65, Tramway line 6 and S-Bahn line S2
- Messe subway station, about 1800 m (5500 ft) or a 15-minute walk from the Stadium. Serviced by U-Bahn (Subway)lines U1 and U11
During mass sports and entertainment events, such as
2006 FIFA World Cup
The stadium was one of the venues for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The following games were played at the stadium during the tournament:
Date | Time (CET) | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
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11 June 2006 | 18:00 | Mexico | 3–1 | Iran | Group D | 41,000 |
15 June 2006 | 18:00 | England | 2–0 | Trinidad and Tobago | Group B | 41,000 |
18 June 2006 | 15:00 | Japan | 0–0 | Croatia | Group F | 41,000 |
22 June 2006 | 16:00 | Ghana | 2–1 | United States | Group E | 41,000 |
25 June 2006 | 21:00 | Portugal | 1–0 | Netherlands | Round of 16 | 41,000 |
References
- ^ "Grundig Stadion Nürnberg". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-07-09.
- ^ stern.de: Nürnberger Arena heißt künftig Grundig-Stadion (Nuremberg Arena will be known as Grundig Stadium.) February 14th, 2013
- ^ "Nürnberg scheitert bei Suche nach Stadion-Sponsor" (in German). inFranken.de. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
External links
- 1972 Summer Olympics official report. Volume 1. Part 1. p. 121.
- 1972 Summer Olympics official report. Volume 3. p. 359.
- 1.FC Nuernberg stadium profile.
- FIFA World Cup 2006 profile
- Football.co.uk profile