The stadium's namesake, Franz Kremer, was the legendary founder and first president of 1. FC Köln.
The venue serves as the official home stadium for the U19 and U21 squads of 1. FC Köln.
It is integrated into the larger Sportpark Müngersdorf complex, which houses the main professional stadium of the city.
The design includes a distinct main grandstand that provides shelter, though much of the facility remains exposed to the elements.
The stadium meets the regulatory requirements for the Regionalliga West, the tier in which the 1. FC Köln reserve team competes.
The Franz-Kremer-Stadion is a dedicated football venue located in the immediate vicinity of the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne. It serves primarily as the training ground and home field for the youth academy teams of 1. FC Köln. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 5,456 spectators, consisting of a mix of seated and standing areas. Named after the former 1. FC Köln president Franz Kremer, the facility is integral to the club's youth development infrastructure. The pitch is situated within the expansive leisure area known as the Sportpark Müngersdorf. It remains a functional, utilitarian sports facility rather than a tourist attraction, focusing on active sports usage and development.
From the front row of the main grandstand looking across the pitch toward the floodlights.
Check the 1. FC Köln youth team schedule online to ensure your visit coincides with a match day.
Dress in layers, as the open-air nature of the stadium leaves spectators exposed to Cologne's often windy weather.
Parking is shared with the main stadium complex, so arrive early if a major event is taking place at the nearby RheinEnergieStadion.
Do not visit during major events at the adjacent RheinEnergieStadion unless you intend to attend those festivities, as parking and traffic will be severely congested.
Operations depend entirely on the training and match schedule of the 1. FC Köln youth and reserve teams; there are no public access hours for casual visitors.
No specific dress code, but avoid wearing gear from rival clubs to maintain a neutral atmosphere.
