Grotenburg-Stadion Explained

Grotenburg-Stadion

Grotenburg-Stadion
Nickname:Grotenburg
Location:Krefeld
Owner:City of Krefeld
Surface:grass
Capacity:34,500 (10,868 for safety reasons)
Tenants:KFC Uerdingen 05

The Grotenburg-Stadion (pronounced as /de/) is a multi-use stadium in Krefeld, Germany.

It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches for former DFB-Pokal winner KFC Uerdingen 05.

The stadium has a capacity of 34,500 and was built in 1927.

The 1970s brought significant renovations, including new seating and a floodlight system.

In the 1980s, further expansions and modernizations took place, transforming it into a modern stadium.

Despite periods of decline and closure, recent renovations and community efforts have revitalized the stadium, allowing it to continue hosting events.[1]

51.3389°N 6.6036°W

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Die Grotenburg: Geschichte unseres Stadions . 2024-07-27 . KFC Uerdingen 05 . de-DE.
  2. https://www.kfc-uerdingen.de/grotenburg/historie/