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]