Schlossberg Stadium

Schlossberg Stadium is a multi-purpose sports facility in Forbach with a main football field, several training pitches, and an athletics track. The venue includes throwing areas for various field sports and a large seating structure.

The stadium opened in 1923 and quickly became a center for local sporting events. It suffered heavy damage during World War II and was entirely reconstructed afterward.

The stadium was designed by architect Émile Aillaud and carries the hallmarks of 20th-century modern design that defines its character. It shows how sports venues became gathering places that shaped local identity and pride.

The site offers different areas depending on which sport you want to watch or experience, with various sections designated for different activities. Good lighting makes it accessible even for evening events.

The stadium endured 118 days of continuous fighting during World War II before being rebuilt from the ground up. This reconstruction demonstrates how communities worked to restore their public spaces after conflict.

Location: Forbach

Inception: 1923

Architects: Émile Aillaud

Capacity: 5400

Address: rue du parc 57600 Forbach

GPS coordinates: 49.18080,6.90422

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08