Linzer Stadion

Linzer Stadion
FC Linz in the spring of 1993 (top), FC Blau-Weiß Linz on 27 August 2002 (bottom)
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LocationLinz, Austria
Capacity21,005[1]
Opened28 June 1952
Closed2021

Linzer Stadion was a multi-purpose stadium, in Linz, Austria. Originally built in 1952, the stadium was last modified in 2012 and now has a capacity of 21,005.[1] The 2012 modifications included the installation of rail seats for safe standing.

History

The stadium was opened on 28 July 1952,[2] on the grounds of the former Froschberg-Brickworks. The stadium is also known as "Auf der Gugl", the name of the hill on which it is situated.

The stadium hosted motorcycle speedway until the early 1970s[3] and hosted significant speedway events including a qualifying round of the Speedway World Championship in 1961.[4]

It was used for association football matches and hosted most matches of FC Blau-Weiß Linz and the top matches of LASK Linz.

In July 2020, LASK presented their plans to build a new stadium on the site of the old stadium, with groundbreaking planned for early 2021 and completion scheduled for February 2023.[5][6]

Concerts

References

  1. ^ a b "LIVASPORT - Technical Rider". livasport.at. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Die Geschichte des Linzer Stadions auf der Gugl | Redaktion Österreichisches Pressebüro". oepb.at. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  3. ^ "LINZER STADION – Erinnerungen an die Gugl". Redaktion Österreichisches Pressebüro. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  4. ^ "1961 World Championship". Speedway.org. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  5. ^ "LASK präsentiert neues Stadion". Stadionwelt (in German). 22 July 2020.
  6. ^ "LASK ENGAGES PORR TO DEVELOP RAIFFEISEN ARENA". thestadiumbusiness.com. 1 October 2021.
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