Rosenaustadion

Rosenaustadion
Stadium in October 2006
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AddressStadionstraße 21, 86159 Augsburg, Germany
LocationAugsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Coordinates48°21′19″N 10°52′34″E / 48.35528°N 10.87611°E / 48.35528; 10.87611
OwnerCity of Augsburg
Capacity32,354
5,911 (Seats)
Record attendance64,856
9 November 1952
Germany vs Switzerland
Field size105 x 70 m
Surfacegrass
Scoreboardyes (one)
Construction
Broke ground1949
Built1951 (73 years ago) (1951)
Opened16 September 1951
Renovated2006−2007
Construction costDM 1.1–1.8 million
ArchitectFirst plans: Thomas Wechs
Final plans: Georg Werner and Walther Schmidt
Collaborators: Hans Bruckner, Jakob Heichele and Heinz Hilten
Tenants
FC Augsburg Women (2006−Present)
FC Augsburg II (1969−Present)
FC Augsburg (1951−2009)

Rosenaustadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. Built in 1951, it is a heritage listed monument and was the largest stadium in Augsburg for 58 years until 2009 when the Augsburg Arena was opened. With a spectator capacity of 32,354, it is primarily used for football matches and track & field athletics events. It is the current home ground for FC Augsburg Women and FC Augsburg II. It is the former home of the FC Augsburg men's first team, who played at the ground between 1951 and 2009.