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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 |
| Coordinates | 49°25′34″N11°7′33″E / 49.42611°N 11.12583°E /49.42611; 11.12583 |
| Owner | City ofNuremberg |
| Capacity | 50,000 (League matches), 44,308 (International matches)[1] |
| Field size | 105 × 68 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1928 |
| Opened | 1928 |
| Construction cost | 56.2 millionEuros |
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| 1. FC Nürnberg (1963–present) Germany national football team (selected matches) | |
Max-Morlock-Stadion (German pronunciation:[maksˈmɔʁlɔkˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn]ⓘ) is astadium inNuremberg, Germany, which was opened in 1928. It is located next toZeppelinfeld. It also neighbors theNuremberg Arena.
Since 1966, it has been home stadium to the German2. Bundesliga club1. FC Nürnberg. During the1972 Summer Olympics, it hosted sixfootball matches. In 1967, it hosted theEuropean Cup Winners' Cup final betweenRangers andBayern Munich. Bayern won 1–0.
The stadium hosted five games of the2006 FIFA World Cup, including the famous match betweenPortugal and theNetherlands, consequently known as theBattle of Nuremberg.
Originally it was known as theStädtisches Stadion[ˈʃtɛtɪʃəsˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn] (English:Municipal Stadium) until 1945, when it was renamedVictory Stadium.[2] In 1961, it returned to its original name until 1991, when it received the nameFrankenstadion (German pronunciation:[ˈfʁaŋkn̩ˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn]ⓘ). The nearby railway station which was opened in 1992 was consequently calledFrankenstadion from that day, not following any further changes of names.
On 14 March 2006, the stadium was renamedeasyCredit-Stadion[iːziˈkʁɛdɪtˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn] for a period of five years, after a sponsorship deal with the German bankDZ Bank. Many fans of the 1. FC Nuremberg, led by the "Ultras Nuremberg" introduced on 1 April 2006, held demonstration[vague] against the name and symbolically renamed the stadium with its current name, in honour of one of the best players in the club's history,Max Morlock. On 14 February 2013, the stadium was renamedGrundig Stadion (pronounced[ˈɡʁʊndɪçˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn] or[ˈɡʁʊndɪk-]), after a sponsorship deal withGrundig.[3]
In July 2016, the stadium's name changed back toStadion Nürnberg after the city of Nuremberg could not find a new sponsor.[4] From 1 July 2017, the stadium's name officially became Max-Morlock-Stadion.
The available facilities at the stadium include two changing rooms for players, changing rooms for coaches, referees. Also physician and treatment rooms are available. A 300 m² press area, an area for press conferences, and three TV studios make the stadium a truly modern one.[according to whom?] 1200 m² makes up the VIP area with room for 800 guests. To compensate for the large number of seats there are 15,000 parking spaces with 205 for VIPs.[5]
The stadium also has track and field facilities that follow international regulation.[vague] A full sprinkler system, that feeds the grass with rain water.[vague] The pitch is also heated, and lit with a floodlight system. There are two 60 m² video walls that provide video to the fans. There is also a full power back up system, powered by diesel generators.[5]
Beginning in 1933, theNational Socialists began to use the stadium as a marching area for theHitler Youth.[6] The fourthDeutsche Kampfspiele (German Combat Games), one of the biggest events organized by theNazi Sports Body, took place in this stadium from 23–29 July 1934.[citation needed]
Following 1963, the stadium was reconditioned multiple times, so that it could meet the requirements for football in the Bundesliga.
Max-Morlock-Stadion has been renovated twice, firstly from 1988 to 1991, and then again in 2002, to be ready in time for both the2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and the2006 World Cup. The 2002 renovation cost €56.2 million which was split between the city of Nürnberg, the State ofBavaria and the building society, which managed the stadium. This modernisation (designed and realized by HPP Architects) increased the capacity to 48,548 by extending the southwest and northwest grandstand. The playing field was lowered by 1.30 metres in order to provide all seats with an unrestricted view of the field. The Max-Morlock-Platz was developed as a place for fans to meet and enjoy something to eat; the total area of this place is 1,000 square metres.[citation needed] In the summer of 2012, the capacity was increased to 50,000.
TheMonsters of Rock Tour 1984, originally planned on the Zeppelinfield, took place in the Städtisches Stadion.
AC/DC performed at the stadium on 29 June 2001 during theirStiff Upper Lip World Tour.
P!nk performed at the stadium on 15 July 2010 during theFunhouse Summer Carnival.
Rock im Park takes place at this stadium.
The stadium and the adjacentNuremberg Arena are well serviced bypublic transportation to facilitate transport of fans from and to the various sports and musical events taking place there:
During mass sports and entertainment events, such asBundesliga games or the annualRock im Park festival, additional S-Bahn trains running between main station and Frankenstadion station are being put into service.[vague] Before the 2006FIFA World Cup, Frankenstadion station had the length of its existing platform doubled and an additional platform built for that purpose.
The stadium was one of the venues for the2006 FIFA World Cup. The following games were played at the stadium 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 |
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