The story
Although the existing Red Bull Arena opened in 2004, the site has a history that goes back a long way in the past. As early as 1867, there were sports facilities in the same position as the existing stadium. The first part of the twentieth century saw plans to create a large stadium, with global events that prevent the arena from becoming a reality.
After World War II, the new government tried, however, to build a football stadium and a sports complex. The ruins of ancient Leipzig have entered the structure of the new colosseum, literally: thousands of tons of debris and debris have been pressed into bricks and used to create a new stadium with the 100,000-seat logo.
The Zentralstadion (central stadium) held its first fit in August 1956 and was fully filled, setting attendance records that continue to this day. After the reunification of Germany, Leipzig’s main club, VfB Leipzig (formerly known as 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig), played in Bundesliga 2, with the exception of one failed elite season in 1993/94. After relegation to the Bundesliga, VfB left the stadium in decline, leaving him without a tenant.
As a component of Germany’s bid to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup, he agreed that some of the matches would be held in former East Germany. To accommodate this, the old stadium demolished the structure of a trendy football field.
Instead of eliminating any hints of the sporting culture that had preceded it, planners developed an ingenious plan. They’d build the old one’s internal stadium. In the bowl of the old Zentralstadion stadium, a new 44,000-seat arena was erected. The new design hosted 3 matches from the 2005 Confederations Cup and five 2006 World Cup matches.
In 2010, following the initial agreement with beverage manufacturer Red Bull, the stadium was renamed Red Bull Arena and became the home of the newly formed RB Leipzig. The new club has made its way on the german football ladder, achieving Bundesliga 2 in 2015 and the first department in 2016.
Since then, Die Roten Bullen has sold Bundesliga, DFB and Champions League matches in his new home.
By car: Red Bull Arena is located northwest of Leipzig city centre and can be reached by taking the Leipzig West, departing from the A9 motorway and towards the B181 motorway. Parking: Parking is very limited around the stadium and motorists are asked to take advantage of the parking spaces available at some of the city’s main attractions. By train: The nearest tram station to the stadium is Sportforum, which is served via tram lines 3, 7, 8 and 15. Visitors arriving at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (central station) can take advantage of the round-trip service presented through the club. .
RB Leipzig matches are sold regularly, so it is advisable to take advantage of the pre-sale on the club’s website. The place of work for price tickets is updated with data on price tickets that can be obtained after they are delivered to subscription holders and club members.
Goods
Across the street from the stadium, enthusiasts can visit the RB Leipzig Fanshop am Stadionvorplatz. The store has more than 160 square meters covered with shirts, scarves, mugs and hats, and is open Monday to Saturday.
The Red Bull Arena tours last about 60 minutes and give an idea of the global landscape of RB Leipzig. Fans can see the press rooms, the changing room, descend through the tunnel of the field and climb to the highest point of the stadium to enjoy a panoramic view of Leipzig’s rooftops. Here you can find data about the Red Bull Arena (link only in German).
The stadium’s current official capacity is 41,939 fully covered seats. The attendance record, however, is 43,348 spectators, receiving a DFB Cup adjustment against Wolfsburg in 2015. However, this record would probably not last long, as Leipzig is renewing and expanding the Red Bull Arena, with the structure planned. to be completed in 2024.
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