Donaustadion celebrates 100 years: conversion begins with delay!
Donaustadion celebrates 100 years: conversion begins with delay!
In Ulm, there is a lot going on around the Danube Stadium, which will soon celebrate its 100th birthday. On the occasion of this anniversary, there are extensive renovation and renovation work that the city of Ulm, SSV Ulm 1846 Fussball GmbH & Co. KGAA and SSV Ulm 1846 e.V. tackle. But the anticipation for the modernizations is clouded: the official start of construction is delayed for a whole year, as
In view of the upcoming start of the season in the third division, just almost three weeks away, the Danube Stadium faces an exciting challenge. The current plans include the dismantling of the stands between June and September 2026, so that the new north grandstand can be opened in time for the 2026/27 season. Noise protection reports also restrict the possible capacity of the stadium, which currently offers 17,400 places. The costs for the conversion of the Danube Stadium are estimated at 25 to 30 million euros, a sum that is largely financed by the city of Ulm. In a cooperative process, the participants also recognized the need to further develop the stadium into a multifunctional stadium in order to enable future events such as the organization of the German championships in athletics. The SSV Ulm 1846 is also to be given the opportunity to qualify for a second division license, which would mean a positive development for the association and the entire region. The decision of the local council on March 19, 2025 is a crucial step to implement the planned conversion measures. As ssvulm1846-fussball.de is also to be discussed, how the new south stands should also be designed, which is also to be removed and replaced by a new building. Here the improvement of the access and supply infrastructure is part of the overall concept. Developments in the Danube Stadium are also in the context of a comprehensive modernization of German football stadiums. Since 2000, 3.2 billion euros have been invested in the stages of the first to third division, a remarkable sum that reflects the interest and need to renew and adapt to modern standards, such as associationsbuero.de
A review shows that football has experienced an extensive impulse for renovations through the 2006 World Cup. Now, in the preparation phase for the upcoming small and large events, Ulm proves a good hand by relying on multifunctional usage concepts and sustainable solutions. Mayor Martin Ansbacher also emphasizes the important role of the city in sports development and the constructive cooperation between all participants to promote professional football. The course is set and it remains exciting how the Danube Stadium will develop in the coming years. One thing is certain: the fans and the entire city can look forward to a better stadium experience - according to the motto: high the cups for the future! investments and modernizations
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