RheinEnergieStadion was built to replace Cologne’s old Müngersdorfer Stadion with the perspective of the city being one of the host cities of the 2006 World Cup.
Demolition and construction of the stadium were done gradually so that FC Köln could keep playing their home matches at the stadium. Works were completed in 2004. The new stadium came at a cost of €119.5 million.
RheinEnergieStadion hosted five games during the 2006 World Cup, which included four group matches and the round of 16 match between Switzerland and Ukraine (0-0).
RheinEnergieStadion is located in the west of Cologne, just over 6 kilometres from the city centre.
The stadium can be easily reached by car from the A1 motorway, which runs west of the city. Take exit 103 and follow the Aachener Straße east towards the city centre.
If using public transport, one can reach the stadium with tram line 1. From station Neumarkt in the city centre it takes about 15 minutes to reach stop RheinEnergieStadion.
Capacity: 50,000 (8,175 standing)