UEFA EURO 2024 games in the Leipzig Stadium

The Red Bull Arena in Leipzig is a modern football stadium and home of the Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. The stadium has a fascinating history and is characterized by its unique architecture and location.

A special feature of the Red Bull Arena is that it was built within an older stadium, the Central Stadium. The Central Stadium, which opened in 1956, was once the largest stadium in the GDR and was used for various major sporting events. However, as part of the renovation work between 2000 and 2004, the original stadium was largely rebuilt, with the stands and pitch being redesigned inside the old earthworks. This unusual architecture gives the Red Bull Arena a special character by combining modernity and history.

The stadium has a capacity of over 47,000 spectators and offers great views of the pitch, while also offering excellent infrastructure for fans and visitors thanks to modern technology and facilities. The Red Bull Arena is known for its lively atmosphere created by the passionate supporters of RB Leipzig.

The Red Bull Arena is not only a venue for football games, but also a center for cultural and music events in Leipzig. International artists such as AC/DC and Depeche Mode have already given concerts here, which underlines the versatility of the stadium.

The stadium was one of the venues during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, highlighting its importance as an international sports center. The games during the World Cup helped put Leipzig on the world football map.

The Red Bull Arena also values sustainability and environmental friendliness. Modernization projects have implemented measures to reduce energy consumption and use renewable energy sources to make the stadium more environmentally friendly.

The combination of modern architecture, a unique location within an older stadium and the lively atmosphere during games makes the Red Bull Arena a remarkable and distinctive football stadium in Germany. Here tradition is combined with modernity, making the Red Bull Arena an important part of Leipzig’s sports scene.