Kurt-Wabbel-Stadion Explained

Kurt-Wabbel-Stadion was a multi-purpose stadium in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It was used mostly for football matches and was the home of Hallescher FC until 2010. It had a capacity of 23,860.

The stadium was opened in 1936 and was originally named after SA officer Horst Wessel, before it was renamed the Kurt-Wabbel-Stadion, in honour of Kurt Wabbel following the end of World War Two. The stadium was used by BSG Turbine Halle and HFC Chemie. HFC Chemie later became Hallescher FC.[1]

It was closed in 2010 and replaced by Erdgas Sportpark.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Inglis, Simon . The football grounds of Europe . Collins . 1990 . 0-00-218305-6 . London . 97 . 59799258.