RB Leipzig - Monaco

The Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, until 2010 called Zentralstadion, was built between 2000 and 2004 with the perspective of the upcoming 2006 World Cup. The stadium got built on the site of the old Zentralstadion, which was completely demolished with just the green outer banks remaining.

The newly built arena opened in the summer of 2004. Total costs of the project had amounted to €90 million.

During the 2006 World Cup, the stadium hosted four group matches and the round of 16 match between Argentina and Mexico (2-1).

For a few years FC Sachsen Leipzig occupied the stadium, however poor attendances made them decide to move back to their old ground.

With the take-over of SVV Markranstadt by Red Bull in 2010, the stadium found a new occupant in RB Leipzig. At about the same time Red Bull bought the naming rights of the stadium for a period of 30 years.

The Red Bull Arena is one of three Red Bull Arenas in the world, with the other two being in Salzburg and New Jersey.

How to get to the Red Bull Arena

The Red Bull Arena lies slightly east of Leipzig’s city centre and central railway station. The 2-kilometre walk should not take longer than 20 to 30 minutes.

Alternatively, you can take tram 3, 7, or 15 from the main railway station (Leipzig Hbf), which will bring you to the stadium in only 7 minutes. Get off at stop Sportforum.

If arriving by car, take exit 17 Leipzig-West from the A9 (which runs west of the city). Follow the B181 in the direction of the city. After about 10 kilometres turn left onto the Rückmarsdorfer Straße. Follow (with a slight left onto the Hans-Driesch-Straße) until, after the bridge, you reach the stadium.

Capacity: 42,959 seats