Leimbachstadion, Football stadium in Siegen, Germany
Leimbachstadion is a football stadium with an athletics facility in the Winchenbach area of Siegen, at the foot of the Rosterberg. It has a natural grass pitch and an artificial turf pitch, and after its last expansion it holds 19,400 places, of which 2,108 are covered seats and 17,292 are standing places. The stadium is approved for 18,716 spectators and has floodlights with an output of 850 lx.
The stadium opened in 1957 and became an important sports venue for the city. It underwent major renovations in the 1970s and 2000s to maintain its infrastructure and meet contemporary standards.
The stadium's name comes from the Leimbach stream, which still flows in a pipe beneath the pitch. Fans redesigned block F11 and the raised wheelchair area in block C1 in 2024, and white seats on the main stand spell out "SIEGEN".
The stadium is located on Leimbachstraße and easily accessible from various parts of the city. Visitors will find modern facilities that provide a comfortable experience during match days.
The Leimbach stream still flows through a pipe beneath the stadium. The pitch was not designed for football but laid as a utility lawn by a gardener. The opening match on 22 September 1957 was between Sportfreunde Siegen and Hombrucher FV 09.
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