Football Stadiums in Germany

Top 10 biggest football stadiums in Germany by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Notable features	Major events hosted
Signal Iduna Park (Westfalenstadion)	81,365	Dortmund	Borussia Dortmund	1974	Largest standing terrace in Europe (Yellow Wall)	2006 FIFA World Cup
Allianz Arena	75,000	Munich	Bayern Munich	2005	Exterior of inflated ETFE plastic panels with LED lighting	2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2020
Olympiastadion Berlin	74,475	Berlin	Hertha BSC	1936	Historic venue, renovated for 2006 World Cup	1936 Summer Olympics, 2006 FIFA World Cup Final
Veltins-Arena	62,271	Gelsenkirchen	FC Schalke 04	2001	Retractable roof and pitch	2006 FIFA World Cup
Mercedes-Benz Arena	60,449	Stuttgart	VfB Stuttgart	1933 (renovated 2011)	Unique roof structure	1974 FIFA World Cup, 2006 FIFA World Cup
Volksparkstadion	57,000	Hamburg	Hamburger SV	1953 (renovated 1998-2000)	Distinctive rectangular shape	1974 FIFA World Cup, 2006 FIFA World Cup
Borussia-Park	54,057	Mönchengladbach	Borussia Mönchengladbach	2004	Steep stands for excellent views	UEFA Euro 2024
Deutsche Bank Park	51,500	Frankfurt	Eintracht Frankfurt	1925 (rebuilt 2005)	Retractable roof	2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2024
RheinEnergieStadion	50,000	Cologne	1. FC Köln	1923 (renovated 2004)	Four distinctive corner pylons	2006 FIFA World Cup
Red Bull Arena	47,069	Leipzig	RB Leipzig	2004	Built within the former Zentralstadion	2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2024

The Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund boasts the largest standing terrace in Europe, known as the “Yellow Wall,” which can hold up to 25,000 fans.
The Allianz Arena in Munich can change its exterior color to red, blue, or white, depending on which team is playing (Bayern Munich, 1860 Munich, or the German national team).
The Olympiastadion in Berlin is one of the few major European stadiums with a blue running track, as opposed to the more common red.
The Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen has a unique feature where the entire pitch can be moved outside the stadium for optimal grass growth and maintenance.
Many German stadiums have been renovated or rebuilt to host major tournaments, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024.
German football stadiums are known for their excellent atmosphere, with many featuring safe standing areas, which are less common in other major European leagues.