Stade de la Meinau, Football stadium in Strasbourg, France
Stade de la Meinau is a football stadium in the Meinau district of Strasbourg with a natural grass pitch and roughly 26,000 seats. The facility includes modern infrastructure such as undersoil heating to keep the playing surface in good condition year-round.
The site began in 1914 as Haemmerlé Garten when Strasbourg was under German control, and received its first major construction phase in 1921. It became an established place for football in the region and continued to develop over the following decades.
This venue has been home to RC Strasbourg Alsace for many decades, drawing thousands of fans from the region on match days. Supporters follow their own traditions and create a sense of connection that ties the sport closely to local identity.
The stadium is located in the Meinau district and is easy to reach from the city center. Visitors will find food and beverage options on-site and should arrive early to allow time for travel and parking.
During the 1938 FIFA World Cup, a match between Brazil and Poland took place here where Brazilian player Leônidas performed one of football's first bicycle kicks. This moment is remembered in football history as a turning point for a revolutionary style of play.
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