Wiener Sport-Club Platz, Vienna, Austria
The Wiener Sport-Club Platz in the Dornbach district of Vienna, Austria is the home ground of Wiener Sport-Club who play in the Regionalliga Ost, the third tier of Austrian soccer. The venue dates from 1904 and is the oldest football ground still in use in Austria.
Since 2026, the stadium has also been used for home matches of the Austrian women's national football team, the youth national football teams, and the national rugby team.
The 5,600 capacity stadium has floodlighting and a grass pitch.
The ground was not one of Austria's stadiums for Euro 2008 co-hosted with Switzerland.
History
The Sport-Club Platz is a three-sided stadium with a horseshoe-shaped layout that opens to the east. Spectators are situated very close to the pitch, and the ground is located in the middle of a residential area.
The northern stand is known as the "Cemetery Stand", a name derived from its location opposite Dornbach Cemetery. This standing terrace is traditionally occupied by the fan clubs of Wiener Sport-Club. During international fixtures, it is converted into a seated area, reducing the stadium's capacity by around 1,000. The long western side contains the main stand, with the players' changing rooms situated underneath. At the southern end is the "Black Stand", formerly known as the "Blue Stand", which is used to accommodate visiting supporters when required.
Sport-Club-Platz was one of Austria's stadiums most urgently in need of modernisation. In October 2018, the Vienna City Council approved €6.25 million in funding for its renovation.
In 2020, the Kainzgasse Grandstand, also known as the East Stand, was demolished to allow the pitch to be widened. Following several years of delays, the redevelopment plans were revised in 2023 under the direction of the City of Vienna, with the federal government joining the project as a partner.
The upgraded stadium was intended not only for Wiener Sport-Club matches but also for fixtures involving Austria's women's national team and youth national sides.
Work on the stadium's revitalisation finally began in summer 2024. Both the main stand and the Cemetery Stand were demolished and rebuilt, while a photovoltaic system was installed on the roof to help power a heat-pump system, making the stadium largely energy self-sufficient.
The floodlights and other stadium lighting were also completely replaced. Following the redevelopment, Sport-Club-Platz meets UEFA Category 2 standards. Its capacity is reduced by around 1,000 for international fixtures because UEFA regulations require all-seater stadiums, meaning the Cemetery Stand must be converted from standing to seating.
The project cost approximately €22 million, with €20 million provided by the City of Vienna and €2 million by the federal government. The renovated stadium officially reopened on 17 April 2026 with a Regionalliga Ost match between Wiener Sport-Club and SV Horn. The visitors won 1-0 in front of a sold-out crowd of 5,522 spectators.
The Club: Wiener Sport-Club
The Wiener Sport-Club (WSC), commonly known simply as Sport-Club, is one of Austria's oldest sporting organisations. It traces its origins to the Wiener Cyclistenclub, which was founded on 24 February 1883.
The club's football section was established in February 1907 following a merger with the Wiener Sportvereinigung, making it one of the country's oldest football clubs. Wiener Sportclub (WSC) once beat Juventus 7-0 in the 1958/59 European Cup at Ernst Happel Stadium but like First Vienna, the team in black and white, have fallen on hard times dropping into the regional leagues and almost disappearing from view. Wiener Sport-Club has enjoyed some success in Austrian football, winning the Austrian Championship three times, in 1922, 1958 and 1959. The club has also finished as Austrian championship runners-up on seven occasions, in 1912, 1938, 1955, 1960, 1969, 1970 and 1977. In cup competition, Wiener Sport-Club won the Austrian Cup in 1923. One of Wiener Sport-Club’s most celebrated figures is forward Erich Hof, who played for the club from 1954 to 1969. A highly regarded player, Hof later went on to manage the Austrian national team and served as head coach of Wiener Sport-Club on three occasions. Over its long history, the team has become an important part of Vienna's sporting heritage and a groundhopper's favorite.
Other club grounds in Vienna include the Allianz Stadion home to Rapid Wien and the Generali Arena, home of Austria Wien.
The City: Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria with a population in excess of 2 million inhabitants.
The grand city has a long history and is renown for its grand architecture, classical music and rich cultural heritage. At its heart is the historic Innere Stadt, home to the magnificent St Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg Imperial Palace and the elegant streets of the old town.
Visitors can explore the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, and the Belvedere Palace, famous for its impressive Baroque architecture and Gustav Klimt's The Kiss.
Other highlights include the Vienna State Opera, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Albertina and the distinctive Hundertwasser House. The city is also known for its traditional coffee houses, Prater amusement park and giant Ferris wheel, while the River Danube and surrounding parks provide attractive opportunities for walking and relaxation.
Access - Getting There
The stadium can be reached by the S45 rapid transit line and by tram lines 10, 43 and 2.
Address: Alszeile 19, 1170 Vienna, Austria
From Vienna Hauptbahnhof take the U1 to Karlsplatz and change to the U2 line to Schottentor, and then board Tram 43 directly to Dornbach, stepping off just 200 meters from the stadium. The total travel time is about 35-45 minutes.
Map of Vienna
Vienna Hotels
Vienna offers a a large and varied range of hotel and guesthouse options to suit most budgets.
Some recommendations in Austria's capital city include the Grand Hotel Wien which dates from 1870, and is a 5-star luxury hotel with over 200 rooms.
The Wilde Vienna Fleischmarkt has four stars and is centrally located.
All photos by Ross Clegg
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