Stadiums of the 2025/26 Bundesliga Season

The 2025/26 Bundesliga season, starting on August 23, 2025, is poised to deliver high-octane German football, with 18 renowned stadiums as the canvas for the action. With 1. FC Köln and Hamburger SV were promoted to replace relegated Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum, blending established powerhouses with returning icons. This blog lists all 18 Bundesliga stadiums, spotlights the oldest, newest, and most iconic venues, explores the promoted teams’ grounds with key historical moments, and shares intriguing details on these arenas that embody the Bundesliga’s spirit.

All 18 Bundesliga Stadiums for 2025/26

The Oldest Stadium: Stadion An der Alten Försterei (Union Berlin)

• Established: 1920
• Details: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Union Berlin’s 22,012-capacity home, is the Bundesliga’s oldest stadium for 2025/26. Known as the “stadium at the old forester’s house,” its terraced stands and close-knit layout foster a raw, passionate atmosphere, amplified by the “Eisern Union” fans.
• Historical Moment: On May 23, 2019, the stadium hosted Union Berlin’s 0-0 playoff draw with Stuttgart, securing their first-ever Bundesliga promotion amid emotional scenes, with fans invading the pitch in joy and solidifying its cult status.
• Fascinating Fact: Fans rebuilt the stadium in 2008-2009 through volunteer work, contributing over 140,000 hours, a testament to Union’s community spirit and DIY ethos.

The Newest Stadium: Europa-Park Stadion (SC Freiburg)

• Established: 2021
• Details: The Europa-Park Stadion, SC Freiburg’s 34,700-capacity home, is the Bundesliga’s newest venue, opened in 2021. This modern arena features sustainable design with solar panels and a distinctive curved roof, creating an intimate yet vibrant setting for the Breisgau-Brasilianer supporters.
• Historical Moment: On October 16, 2021, Freiburg christened the stadium with a 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig, marking their debut in the new ground and setting the stage for their strong home form in subsequent seasons.
• Fascinating Fact: Named after the nearby Europa-Park theme park, the stadium integrates green initiatives like rainwater recycling, reflecting Freiburg’s eco-conscious identity.

The Most Iconic Stadium: Signal Iduna Park (Borussia Dortmund)

• Established: 1974
• Details: Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund’s 81,365-capacity fortress, is the Bundesliga’s most iconic stadium, famed as Europe’s largest with its legendary “Yellow Wall” South Stand holding 25,000 standing fans.
• Historical Moment: On April 10, 2013, the stadium witnessed Dortmund’s dramatic 3-2 Champions League quarter-final win over Malaga, with two stoppage-time goals sending the Yellow Wall into frenzy and propelling them to the final.
• Fascinating Fact: The “Yellow Wall” is the largest standing terrace in Europe, generating noise levels up to 130 decibels, often called the “12th man” for its intimidating impact on opponents.

Spotlight on Promoted Teams’ Stadiums

Additional Stadium Highlights

Allianz Arena (Bayern Munich), opened in 2005, glows in team colors with its ETFE panels and hosted the 2012 Champions League final. MHPArena (VfB Stuttgart), dating to 1933, features a Mercedes-Benz museum integration and was renovated for Euro 2024. Deutsche Bank Park (Eintracht Frankfurt), from 1925, is known for its “Eiserner” fan displays and hosted the 2005 Confederations Cup final. Millerntor-Stadion (FC St. Pauli), built in 1961, embodies punk spirit with rainbow flags and a skull-and-crossbones motif, creating a unique, inclusive vibe.