Max-Morlock-Stadion facts for kids
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| Former names | Städtisches Stadion (1928–1945, 1961–1991) Victory Stadium (1945–1961) Frankenstadion (1991–2006) easyCredit-Stadion (2006–2012) Stadion Nürnberg (2012–2013, 2016–2017) Grundig Stadion (2013–2016) |
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| Location | Nuremberg, Germany |
| Owner | City of Nuremberg |
| Capacity | 50,000 (League matches), 44,308 (International matches) |
| Field size | 105 × 68 m |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Built | 1928 |
| Opened | 1928 |
| Construction cost | 56.2 million Euros |
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| 1. FC Nürnberg (1963–present) Germany national football team (selected matches) |
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The Max-Morlock-Stadion is a famous sports stadium in Nuremberg, Germany. It first opened its doors in 1928. You can find it right next to the Zeppelinfeld and the Nuremberg Arena.
Since 1966, this stadium has been the home field for the German football club 1. FC Nürnberg. It has hosted many important sports events. For example, during the 1972 Summer Olympics, six football matches were played here. In 1967, it was the site of the 1967 European Cup Winners' Cup Final where Bayern Munich beat Rangers 1–0.
The stadium also hosted five games during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. One of these was a very famous match between Portugal and the Netherlands. People still remember it as the "Battle of Nuremberg".
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Stadium Names Over Time
This stadium has had many different names throughout its history. When it first opened in 1928, it was called the Städtisches Stadion. This means "Municipal Stadium" in English.
After 1945, it was renamed Victory Stadium. Then, in 1961, it went back to its original name. In 1991, it became known as Frankenstadion.
On March 14, 2006, the stadium's name changed again to easyCredit-Stadion. This happened because of a sponsorship deal with a German bank. Many fans of 1. FC Nürnberg were not happy about this. They wanted the stadium to be named after Max Morlock. He was one of the best players in the club's history. So, on April 1, 2006, some fans held a protest and symbolically renamed it Max-Morlock-Stadion.
On February 14, 2013, the stadium was renamed Grundig Stadion due to another sponsorship deal with the company Grundig. In July 2016, the name changed back to Stadion Nürnberg because the city could not find a new sponsor. Finally, on July 1, 2017, the stadium officially became the Max-Morlock-Stadion, honoring the legendary player.
What's Inside the Stadium?
The Max-Morlock-Stadion has many modern features. There are two changing rooms for players and separate ones for coaches and referees. It also has rooms for doctors and medical treatments.
For the media, there's a large press area and rooms for press conferences. There are also three TV studios. The stadium has a big VIP area, about 1200 square meters, which can hold up to 800 guests. To make sure everyone can park, there are 15,000 parking spaces, with 205 special spots for VIPs.
The stadium also has facilities for track and field sports. These meet international rules. The grass pitch has a special sprinkler system that uses rainwater. The field can even be heated, and bright floodlights light it up for night games. Two large video screens, each 60 square meters, show replays and information to fans. There's also a backup power system with diesel generators, so the lights never go out!
Stadium History
From 1933, the stadium was sometimes used for big gatherings by a political group. In 1934, it hosted the fourth Deutsche Kampfspiele. This was a large sports event organized by the Nazi Sports Body.
After 1963, the stadium was updated many times. This was done to make sure it met the requirements for professional football in the Bundesliga league.
Stadium Updates and Changes
The Max-Morlock-Stadion has been renovated twice. The first time was from 1988 to 1991. The second major renovation happened in 2002. This was to get it ready for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
The 2002 renovation cost 56.2 million Euros. This money was shared by the city of Nuremberg, the State of Bavaria, and the building society. This update made the stadium bigger, increasing its capacity to 48,548 seats. They did this by making the southwest and northwest stands larger. The playing field was also lowered by 1.30 meters. This made sure that every seat had a clear view of the game. A special area called Max-Morlock-Platz was also created. It's a place for fans to meet and get food. In 2012, the stadium's capacity was increased even more, to 50,000 seats.
Concerts Held Here
Besides sports, the stadium has also hosted many music concerts.
The Monsters of Rock Tour 1984 took place here. It was originally planned for the Zeppelinfield.
AC/DC performed at the stadium on June 29, 2001. This was part of their Stiff Upper Lip World Tour.
P!nk performed here on July 15, 2010. Her show was part of the Funhouse Summer Carnival.
The popular music festival "Rock im Park" also happens at this stadium every year.
Getting to the Stadium
The stadium and the nearby Nuremberg Arena are easy to reach by public transportation. This helps fans get to and from sports games and concerts.
- The Max-Morlock-Platz bus stop is right in front of the stadium. Bus line 55 stops here.
- The Frankenstadion train station is about 400 meters (1300 feet) away. It's a 5-minute walk. The S-Bahn line S2 serves this station.
- The Dutzendteich station and tram stop are about 1300 meters (4000 feet) away. This is a 10-minute walk. Bus lines 55 and 65, tramway line 6, and S-Bahn line S2 stop here.
- The Messe subway station is about 1800 meters (5500 feet) away. It's a 15-minute walk. U-Bahn (Subway) lines U1 and U11 serve this station.
During big events like Bundesliga games or the "Rock im Park" festival, extra S-Bahn trains run. These trains go between the main station and Frankenstadion station. Before the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the Frankenstadion station was improved. Its platform was doubled in length, and a new platform was built.
2006 FIFA World Cup Matches
The Max-Morlock-Stadion was one of the stadiums chosen for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Here are the games that were played there during the tournament:
| Date | Time (CET) | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
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| 11 June 2006 | 18:00 |  Mexico |
3–1 |  Iran |
Group D | 41,000 |
| 15 June 2006 | 18:00 |  England |
2–0 |  Trinidad and Tobago |
Group B | 41,000 |
| 18 June 2006 | 15:00 |  Japan |
0–0 |  Croatia |
Group F | 41,000 |
| 22 June 2006 | 16:00 |  Ghana |
2–1 |  United States |
Group E | 41,000 |
| 25 June 2006 | 21:00 |  Portugal |
1–0 |  Netherlands |
Round of 16 | 41,000 |
See Also
In Spanish: Max-Morlock-Stadion para niños
