Eilenriedestadion, Football stadium in Mitte, Germany.

Eilenriedestadion is a football ground at the edge of the Eilenriede forest in Hanover. After the 2016 rebuild the pitch was turned 90 degrees, so the old listed wooden grandstand now stands behind one goal; covered stands run along both touchlines, with 1,056 seats on the west side and 70 seats plus about 1,400 standing places on the east. Capacity is 2,500, expandable to 5,000.

The ground opened in 1921 as Stadion der Stadt Hannover and served as Hannover 96's home until the club relocated in 1959. The facility then transitioned to hosting youth and reserve football activities.

The site has hosted the Hockey-Club Hannover since 1924, which today runs hockey, tennis, cricket and beach volleyball pitches alongside the football ground. The Waldschule, a small building with one classroom belonging to the Kestnerstraße primary school, also stands on the grounds and is used for outdoor lessons in summer.

The venue sits at Clausewitzstraße 4 and benefits from good public transport connections in the urban area. Check ahead for youth and reserve match schedules to plan your visit properly.

Germany's national team won two international matches at this ground: beating Denmark in 1931 and Belgium in 1937. These victories remain some of the stadium's proudest historical moments.