Linzer Stadion facts for kids
| Gugl-Stadion | |
| Full name | Stadion der Stadt Linz |
|---|---|
| Location | Linz, Upper Austria, Austria |
| Owner | LIVA |
| Capacity | 15.735 with standing room 25 000 |
| Surface | lawn |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 28. Juni 1952 |
| Renovated | often, last adaptions 2011 |
| Tenants | |
| L.A.S.K. Linz F.C. Blau-Weiß Linz |
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The Linz City Stadium (or Stadion der Stadt Linz in German) is the biggest stadium in Upper Austria. It's also called the Gugl Stadium because it sits on a hill named Gugl. This stadium was built in 1952. Since then, it has been updated and improved many times. Right now, more changes are being made. After these updates, the stadium will be able to hold 20,000 people.
The stadium is owned by an organization called LIVA. LIVA is like the city's event planning group for Linz. The Linz City Stadium is the home field for two football teams: L.A.S.K. Linz and F.C. Blau-Weiß Linz. From 1988 to 2008, the stadium also hosted a big yearly event for track and field sports.
About the Stadium
The Linz City Stadium is a very important place for sports in Linz, Austria. It's known for its football matches and its history. The stadium is a key part of the city's sports life.
History of the Stadium
The stadium first opened its doors on June 28, 1952. Since then, it has been changed and made better many times. These updates help keep the stadium modern and safe for everyone. The latest big changes happened in 2011. More work is happening now to make it even bigger.
Who Owns and Uses It
The stadium belongs to LIVA. This group helps organize many events for the City of Linz. The main teams that play here are LASK Linz and Blau-Weiß Linz. These are two popular football clubs in the region. For many years, the stadium was also a place for exciting track and field competitions.
See also
In Spanish: Linzer Stadion para niños
