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Fritz-Walter-Stadion

1. FC Kaiserslautern · Kaiserslautern, Germany

2. Bundesliga soccer stadium active
81
TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
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Team
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Capacity
49,780
Year Built
1920
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Fritz-Walter-Stadion

Fritz-Walter-Stadion is a soccer venue located in Kaiserslautern, Germany, with a seating capacity of 49,780. It is home to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, who compete in 2. Bundesliga. Fritz-Walter-Stadion is one of 54 venues in Germany tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 3rd among 2. Bundesliga stadiums by capacity.

About Fritz-Walter-Stadion

Fritz-Walter-Stadion

The Fritz-Walter-Stadion, perched dramatically on Betzenberg hill in Kaiserslautern, is a shrine to German football history, named after the legendary captain who led Germany to its miraculous 1954 World Cup victory. This atmospheric venue, affectionately known as the "Betze," has been hosting passionate matches since 1920 and earned its place on the world stage as a 2006 FIFA World Cup stadium. Football enthusiasts will find the stadium's combination of historic significance, stunning hillside location, and the fervent local support of 1. FC Kaiserslautern fans creates an unforgettable matchday experience.

Historic moments
1951
Germany vs Austria International Match
50,000 attendance
International Match
1954
FIFA World Cup Group Stage
World Cup
1974
FIFA World Cup Group Stage
World Cup
2000
Germany vs Greece International Match
48,500 attendance
International Match
2006
FIFA World Cup Group Stage
46,000 attendance
World Cup
Score breakdown: Capacity 19p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 15p