Stadion an der Hafenstraße
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 Panoramic view, August 2012 | |
Interactive map of Stadion an der Hafenstraße | |
Former names | Stadion Essen (2012–2022) |
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| Location | Essen, Germany |
| Coordinates | 51°29′12″N 6°58′35″E / 51.48667°N 6.97639°E |
| Owner | City of Essen |
| Operator | SBG Sportstätten Betriebsgesellschaft Stadt Essen mbH |
| Capacity | 20,650 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | April 1, 2011 |
| Opened | August 12, 2012 |
| Renovated | 2026– |
| Cost | 64 million euro[1] |
| Architect | Plan Forward GmbH |
| Tenants | |
| Rot-Weiss Essen (2012–present) SGS Essen (2012–present) | |
| Website | |
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Stadion an der Hafenstraße, known as Stadion Essen until 2022, is a stadium in Essen, Germany. Located in the borough of Bergeborbeck, it has a capacity of 20,650 spectators. It is the home of Rot-Weiss Essen in the third-level men's 3. Liga and SGS Essen in the women's Frauen-Bundesliga and replaced Georg-Melches-Stadion.
History
The stadium was officially opened on August 12, 2012, with a match between the under-19s of Rot-Weiss Essen and Borussia Dortmund (3-2). Afterwards the women's club SGS Essen played against 1. FFC Frankfurt. During the latter match, the Frankfurt players were replaced after 80 minutes by eleven male players from Rot-Weiss Essen.[2]
The last stand was finished shortly before the start of the 2013/14 season. For this occasion, an opening match between Rot-Weiss Essen and Werder Bremen (0-2) was held on August 8 in front of 11,513 spectators.[3]
The stadium was sold out for the first time on April 8, 2014, for the semi-final match of the Lower Rhine Cup between Rot-Weiss Essen and MSV Duisburg.[4]
In November 2021, Rot-Weiss Essen purchased the rights to the stadium name. The stadium was renamed Stadion an der Hafenstraße in January 2022; the Georg-Melches-Stadion it replaced carried the same name from 1939 to 1964.[5]
In July 2026, plans were presented to expand the stadium by closing its four open corners, increasing spectator capacity. The project is expected to cost €33.8 million. Construction is planned to begin no earlier than the third quarter of 2026, with completion targeted for the third quarter of 2028.[6] A month later, Rot-Weiss Essen and GVE Grundstücksverwaltung Stadt Essen signed a new lease running until 2032, securing the club's long-term use of the stadium regardless of its league.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Wolfgang Kintscher (14 August 2015). "Bei den Kosten fürs Stadion Essen haben alle weggeschaut" (in German). WAZ. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ↑ Stefan Kober (9 August 2012). "RWE-Herren spielen gegen SGS-Damen zur Eröffnung des neuen Stadions in Essen" (in German). WAZ. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ↑ "Der Lieblingsgegner hat zugesagt" (in German). reviersport.de. 7 June 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ↑ Rolf Hantel (8 April 2014). "RWE verliert nach Elfmeterschießen gegen den MSV Duisburg" (in German). WAZ. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ↑ "Im Namen der Hafenstraße!". rot-weiss-essen.de (in German). Rot-Weiss Essen. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ↑ "Vorstellung der aktuellen Pläne zum Ausbau des Stadions an der Hafenstraße" (in German). Stadion an der Hafenstraße. 10 July 2026.
- ↑ "Unterzeichnung des neuen Pachtvertrages für das Stadion an der Hafenstraße" (in German). Stadion an der Hafenstraße. 21 August 2026.