![]() ![]() The closeness to the pitch, the acoustics under the roof and the unique enthusiasm of the football fans in the "Revier." All this creates an electrifying atmosphere which draws spectators into its spell and is feared by opponents. Radio commentators gush about the "Scala of German Football" when they report on this unique aura. It still has not lost any of its fascination today. It was inaugurated with a friendly match against Schalke 04. Nine years after the city council's decision, on April 2, 1974, it was finally time: 54,000 spectators, mostly standing, found places in the Westfalenstadion. Financing of the Westfalenstadion without state funding would have not been possible. For this reason, the way for Dortmund's 1974 World Cup application acceptance was paved and with it the building of a new stadium. However, the project only got its decisive impulse at the beginning of 1970 when Cologne passed on building a new stadium. The first step on the way to a new stadium, a so-called "twin stadium" since it would be built next to "Rote Erde" stadium was made. After four long years of discussions about an extension and modernization of the old "Rote Erde" stadium, the city's works and finance committee heard the idea of not extending Rote Erde stadium, but rather building a new football stadium in the area next to it. To be exact, it started on April 5, 1965. The story of the stadium began more than 40 years ago. New state-of-the-art digital cameras were installed to increase security, particularly in the visitor’s and the lower south terraces, and new scoreboards were put in place the year before. On the east terrace, in the area of the former press room, seven luxury boxes were added. The south terrace was reinforced by supporting measures while concrete rehabilitation work was done in the northern part of the stadium. Not only was the pitch itself replaced, but also the drainage system in the southern half of the field. In 2012 alone, BVB invested 10 million euros in the renovation of the ageing stadium. There’s always something to do, even during the summer months. A long construction and renovation process has found its climax with the final renovation steps for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. After the completion of the third extension phase it is now one of the biggest and most comfortable stadiums in Europe. The stadium at the Strobelallee is simply called "The Temple" by the fans and quite often called "the nicest stadium in Germany" by press, professionals and celebrities. A chapter, which was luckily closed at the end of May 2006. However, it is another story that this "giant" nearly ruined Borussia financially. Today, the biggest football stadium in Germany is located on the "Strobelallee." Capacity is exactly 80,552. If you told Dortmund's residents about a football temple with more than 80,000 places within their city 30 years ago, a stadium with a glass front, grass heating and the biggest standing stand, they would have given you a lenient smile. That is the capacity of Germany's largest football stadium, SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. Show all matches Subnavigation Teams Mannschaften ![]()
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