Stade Josy Barthel, football stadium
Stade Josy Barthel is a football stadium in Luxembourg City with a capacity of about 8,000 spectators, surrounded by an athletics track and featuring a mix of open and covered seating areas. The grounds include a grass field, training areas, and basic facilities for local and national sports events.
Built between 1928 and 1931 and opened with a match between Luxembourg and Belgium, the stadium was renamed in 1993 to honor Josy Barthel, whose Olympic gold medal in 1952 was Luxembourg's only Olympic gold. It served as the national team's main home ground for decades until a new stadium opened in 2021.
The stadium is named after Josy Barthel, a runner whose Olympic gold medal in 1952 remains Luxembourg's greatest sporting achievement. On match days, fans fill the stands in red and blue colors, keeping alive a tradition of local pride in sports that runs deep through the community.
The stadium is easy to reach by public transport, particularly bus line 22 to the Stade stop in the Belair district. Parking is limited, so arriving by bus or bicycle is recommended, and check the event schedule since the ground is mainly accessible during matches and local events.
The stadium received its name in 1993 after opening as Stade Municipal in 1931, showing its transformation over decades. Though it retired as the national team's home ground in 2021, it remains a gathering place for local clubs and community events, preserving the city's sporting heritage.
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