The stadium was built on the site of the former Altonaer Stadion, which opened in 1925.
In 2004, the stadium was renamed the AOL Arena, the first of several naming rights deals for the venue.
The stadium's roof is designed to allow maximum sunlight into the pitch area to maintain natural grass quality.
The pitch is oriented along a north-south axis to minimize glare for players during evening matches.
The stadium hosted matches during both the 1974 and 2006 FIFA World Cups.
It served as one of the host venues for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament.
A dedicated 'Walk of Fame' featuring plaques of legendary players leads to the stadium entrance.
The Volksparkstadion is the historic home stadium of the Hamburger SV football club. The arena features a seating capacity exceeding 57,000 for domestic matches. It serves as a multifunctional venue hosting both professional football and international concerts. The site includes a dedicated museum, the HSV-Museum, which covers the history of the club. Visitors can access the grounds via guided stadium tours that include the dressing rooms and the players' tunnel. The current structure, redeveloped in the late 1990s, replaced the original stadium built in 1953. It is notable for its steep stands which prioritize proximity to the pitch. The stadium is located in the Bahrenfeld area within the Volkspark woods.
The view from the edge of the pitch looking up toward the main grandstand.
Check the official website for stadium tour availability on match days, as public access is often restricted.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as tours involve significant walking through concourses and steep stairwells.
Combine your tour with a visit to the onsite HSV-Museum to view the collection of historic memorabilia.
Attempting to visit the stadium interior on a match day without a pre-booked ticket or hospitality package.
Stadium tours are frequently cancelled on match days or during private events; the museum may have limited hours on bank holidays.
Respect restricted areas marked 'No Entry' during stadium tours and follow staff instructions regarding the pitch surface.
