Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion or Sparkassen-Ore Mountains Stadium in English, is a multi-purpose sports arena located in the small East German town of Aue. Initially constructed in 1950, the ground has a current capacity of 15,690 and is home to 2. Bundesliga side FC Erzgebirge Aue.
FC Erzgebirge Aue Stadium Guide
Stadium Facts
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Team: | FC Erzgebirge Aue |
| Opened: | 1928 |
| Capacity: | 15,690 |
| Address: | Aue |
Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion History
Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion first opened back in 1928, however today’s version largely gets its form from the completely rebuild which occurred in 1950. Originally known as Municipal Stadium, the stadium was designed to be multi-purpose and used by local sports teams however it was turned into a training base for the Red Army in the years immediately after World War 2.
The stadium was completely rebuilt over a four month period in 1950 after the establishment of the German Democratic Republic. Renamed to Stadion Otto-Grotewohl in honour of East Germany’s Prime Minister, the inaugural football match was held on 20th August between SC Wismut Karl-Marx-Stadt and SV Dessau 05.
By the 1980s, the Municipal Stadium of Erzgebirgskreis once again began to show its age, and over a four year period between 1986 and 1992 the stadium underwent large-scale renovations. State of the art floodlights were installed, and the ground was re-inaugurated on 13th October 1989 with a friendly match against 1 FC Magdeburg which attracted a record crowd of 26,000.
Most recently the stadium underwent renovations during the Summer of 2010 when a new roof was added to sections of the ground which remained uncovered. Prior to this, 2004 saw the athletics track dyed purple to reflect FC Erzgebirge Aue’s colours, and the installation of a new video screen which was purchased from FC Schalke 04’s old stadium when the club moved into the Veltins Arena.
Stadion Otto-Grotewohl was officially renamed to Erzgebirgsstadion on the 26th November 2001, and just under 10 years later it was adjusted slightly to Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion. The latest name changed is derived from a partnership between FC Erzgebirge Aue, and three local banks who have agreed to purchase the naming rights until 2020 for €500,000 euros per season.
Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion Seating Plan
Below is a seating plan of FC Erzgebirge Aue's Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion:
Stand Photos
Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion is comprised of four stands: North, East, South and West.
Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who plays at Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion?
German side FC Erzgebirge Aue play their home matches at Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion.
What is the capacity of Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion?
As of 2024 Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion has an official seating capacity of 15,690 for Football matches.
When was Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion opened?
Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion officially opened in 1928 and is home to FC Erzgebirge Aue
Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?
Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Sparkassen-Erzgebirgsstadion in 2024. Please visit the official website of FC Erzgebirge Aue for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.
