Linzer Stadion Explained

Linzer Stadion
Location:Linz, Austria
Opened:28 June 1952
Closed:2021
Seating Capacity:21,005[1]

Linzer Stadion was a multi-purpose stadium, in Linz, Austria. Originally built in 1952, the stadium was last modified in 2012 and now has a capacity of 21,005.[2] The 2012 modifications included the installation of rail seats for safe standing.

History

The stadium was opened on 28 July 1952,[3] on the grounds of the former Froschberg-Brickworks. The stadium is also known as "Auf der Gugl", the name of the hill on which it is situated.

The stadium hosted motorcycle speedway until the early 1970s[4] and hosted significant speedway events including a qualifying round of the Speedway World Championship in 1961.[5]

It was used for association football matches and hosted most matches of FC Blau-Weiß Linz and the top matches of LASK Linz.

In July 2020, LASK presented their plans to build a new stadium on the site of the old stadium, with groundbreaking planned for early 2021 and completion scheduled for February 2023.[6] [7]

Concerts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LIVASPORT - Technical Rider. livasport.at. 24 February 2017.
  2. Web site: LIVASPORT - Technical Rider. livasport.at. 24 February 2017.
  3. Web site: Die Geschichte des Linzer Stadions auf der Gugl | Redaktion Österreichisches Pressebüro. oepb.at. 24 February 2017.
  4. Web site: LINZER STADION – Erinnerungen an die Gugl . Redaktion Österreichisches Pressebüro . 21 January 2024.
  5. Web site: 1961 World Championship . Speedway.org . 21 January 2024.
  6. Web site: LASK präsentiert neues Stadion . Stadionwelt . German . 22 July 2020 .
  7. Web site: LASK ENGAGES PORR TO DEVELOP RAIFFEISEN ARENA . thestadiumbusiness.com . 1 October 2021.