BayArena
Official Stadium Name | BayArena |
Former Names | Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion |
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Inauguration Date | 02/08/1958 |
Opening Game | Bayer 04 Leverkusen v F. Düsseldorf |
Opening Game Date | 02/08/1958 |
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Renovations | 1998, 2008-2009 |
Design | Max Bogl |
Cost | €70 million |
Owner | Bayer |
Operator | Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
Tenants | Bayer 04 Leverkusen (1958-present) |
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Pitch Dimension | 105x68 meters |
Surface | Grass |
Location and Contacts
Continent | Europe |
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City | Leverkusen |
Address | Bismarckstraße 122-124, 51373 Leverkusen |
Coordinates | 51°02'11N 7°00'5E |
Telephone | +49 214 50001904 |
Website | Official Website |
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Stadium History
Initially built in 1956, the ground has been called Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion for the first 30 years of existence. Its fame began in the 1990’s however, when a huge revamp took place, resulting in the stadium being ‘supermodern’ by those days’ standard. Ironically, its shape was not all intended that way and is a result of several changes into the design during implementation.
Since 1998, first year in operation as a new venue, it’s been called BayArena. Due to high demand for tickets and also increasing possibilities in generating extra profits from non-sporting use, the ground has been further revamped in 2008-09. This time a small second tier was built above existing stands, extra infrastructure constructed around the stands and a huge, impressive roof above the whole structure. It was even planned to look like a huge aspirin pill from above, but the idea to put a huge neon with Bayer’s name was dropped.