AWD-Arena facts for kids
The HDI-Arena is a famous football stadium located in Hanover, a city in northern Germany. It is the home ground for the football team Hannover 96. This stadium has a rich history and has hosted many important matches.
About the HDI-Arena
The HDI-Arena is a modern sports venue. It is mainly used for football games. The stadium can hold about 49,000 people. This includes both seated and standing areas. It is a very important place for sports fans in Hanover.
Stadium History
The stadium was built between 1952 and 1954. Its first name was "Niedersachsenstadion". This means "stadium of Lower Saxony". Lower Saxony is a German federal state, and Hanover is its capital city.
Originally, the Niedersachsenstadion was much larger. It could hold around 80,000 people. Over the years, it was updated several times. Changes were made for big international football events in 1974 and 1988. During these changes, many standing areas were turned into seats.
In 2003, the stadium was changed again. It was made to be used only for football. At this time, its name was sold to a German company called AWD. So, it became known as the "AWD-Arena". Later, it was renamed the "HDI-Arena".
Important Football Events
The HDI-Arena has been a venue for major international football tournaments.
- In 1974, it hosted matches for the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
- In 1988, it was used for the UEFA Euro 1988 championship.
- In 2006, the stadium was one of the venues for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. This was a very exciting time for football fans in Germany.
- It also hosted games during the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.
The stadium continues to be a key location for football in Germany.
See also
In Spanish: HDI-Arena para niños
