SK Rapid Wien · Vienna, Austria
Allianz Stadion is a soccer venue located in Vienna, Austria, with a seating capacity of 28,345. It is home to SK Rapid Wien, who compete in Austrian Bundesliga. Allianz Stadion is one of 12 venues in Austria tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 3rd among Austrian Bundesliga stadiums by capacity.
If you're planning to catch a match in Vienna, make your way to the western edge of the city where the gleaming Allianz Stadion rises in the Hütteldorf neighborhood. This is where SK Rapid Wien, one of Austria's most passionate football clubs, plays its home matches, and the atmosphere on matchday is electric. The stadium stands on hallowed ground for Rapid supporters, built where the beloved Gerhard Hanappi Stadium once stood, connecting today's fans with decades of club history. Getting there is straightforward, as Hütteldorf is well connected by Vienna's efficient public transport system, making it an easy addition to any football lover's Austrian itinerary.
What makes a visit here special isn't just the modern facilities or the quality of Austrian football on display, but the genuine local flavor you'll experience. Rapid Wien has one of the most devoted fan bases in Central Europe, and their chants echo through the stands with an intensity that rivals any major European venue. While UEFA and FIFA regulations require the venue to use the neutral name Weststadion, reflecting its position on Vienna's west side during international fixtures, locals will always know it by its sponsored name. Whether you're a die hard football tourist or simply curious about Austrian sports culture, spending an evening here offers an authentic slice of Viennese life that few guidebooks mention.
