The stadium was formerly known as the Commerzbank ArenaWaldstadion (complete reconstruction) - 48,000 capacity for World Cup 2006. Twenty years later the ground can accommodate 58,000 spectators for league matches, including approximately 9,300 standing spaces.
The new Waldstadion was built on the same site as its previous incarnation, which was constructed in the 1920s and renovated for the 1974 FIFA World Cup and again for the 1988 European Championships.
The complete reconstruction of the stadium involved a moveable, retractable roof. The stadium was the venue for the famous waterlogged semi-final between Poland and West Germany in 1974 when a helicopter was used to dry out the pitch. Total costs for the stadium for World Cup 2006 are estimated at 126 million Euros with completion finished in 2005.
Portugal v Slovenia, Frankfurt Arena, Round of 16, Euro 2024The stadium was also a venue stadium for Euro 2024 when it was called Frankfurt Arena for the tournament. It hosted four group stage games and one round of 16 match as follows.
Belgium 0-1 Slovakia (Group E) - June 17, 2024
Denmark 1-1 England (Group C) - June 20, 2024
Switzerland 1-1 Germany (Group A) - June 23, 2024
Slovakia 1-1 Romania (Group E) - June 26, 2024
Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (3-0 pens) (Round of 16) - July 1, 2024
The ground has undergone a couple of name changes due to sponsorship reasons in the 21st century. From 2005-2020 it was the Commerzbank-Arena and is now the Deutsche Bank Park.
Euro 2024 game at Frankfurt ArenaEintracht Frankfurt was founded in 1899, with the establishment of its predecessor, Frankfurter Fußball-Club Victoria. The club, known as the Eagles, is one of Germany's oldest, later merging with other teams to form the modern club known as Eintracht Frankfurt, often celebrating its anniversary based on the 1899 date.
Some famous players to have played for the club include record appearance holder Charly Körbel (602 Bundesliga matches), striker Bernd Hölzenbein (most Bundesliga goals for the club with 160), and midfielder Jürgen Grabowski. Other players of note include Bernd Nickel, South Korean Cha Bum-kun who played for The Eagles between 1979 and 1983, and more recent stars such as goalkeeper Kevin Trapp and Serbian forward Luka Jovic.
The club have claimed the German championship once in 1959, lifted the DFB-Pokal five times, won the UEFA Cup in an all-German final against Borussia Mönchengladbach in 1980 and Europa League (2021), and were runners-up in the European Cup in 1960, losing 7-3 to Real Madrid at Hampden Park. Their latest European win was in 2021 when Frankfurt beat Rangers 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra-time at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville. Oliver Glasner was manager at the time.
Now the Deutsche Bank ParkDeutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt offers high-quality accessibility for wheelchair users, featuring over 100 dedicated spaces, accessible entrances, and modern, flexible seating options for companions. The stadium utilizes a goracon wheelchair system to enhance comfort, and specialized infrastructure ensures a positive experience for disabled visitors, including audio commentary for the visually impaired.
Guided tours of the stadium are available, offering behind-the-scenes access to areas such as the dressing rooms, press areas, and pitch-side and can be combined with a visit to the Eintracht Frankfurt Museum.
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Frankfurt Stadium
Frankfurt StadiumThe stadium is the home ground of Eintracht Frankfurt.
Train:
S-Bahn Line S8 or S9 to Stadion. The journey takes about 10 minutes from the main station. From the airport Stadion is the first stop and journey time is 3 minutes.
Tram:
Tram 21 from the Hauptbahnhof.
Bus:
Bus #61 from Sachsenhausen.
Car:
B43/44 to the stadium.
Map: See a map of Frankfurt and Commerzbank Arena
Frankfurt Arena (Waldstadion) Map
Portugal v Slovenia, Euro 2024, Frankfurt Arena
Portugal beat Slovenia in a penalty shoot out at Frankfurt Arena, Round of 16, Euro 2024
Frankfurt Stadium