Football Files - Episode 41 – HAMBURG STADIUM

The Hamburg Stadium, also known as AOL Stadium, is a luxurious venue in Germany with a five-star UEFA rating. It hosted five World Cup games and served as the US team's base during the tournament. The stadium was constructed between 1998 and 2000 at a cost of 97 million euros, replacing the old Volksparken Stadion. It features a winged roof and electronic access controls, with a capacity of over 56,000. Inaugurated in 2000, it hosted a match between Germany and Greece. When not hosting international matches, it serves as the home ground for Hamburg SV, the only German club never demoted from the top league.

What is the alternative name for the Hamburg Stadium?

• AOL Stadium

• Signal Iduna Park

• Volksparken Stadion

• Olympiastadion

How much did the construction of the new Hamburg Stadium cost?

• 200 million euros

• 97 million euros

• 50 million euros

• 120 million euros

What feature of the stadium allows natural light to reach the pitch?

• Transparent walls

• Retractable roof

• Winged roof

• Open-air design

Which team played against Germany in the inaugural match at the new stadium?

• Greece

• France

• Spain

• Italy

Which German club uses the Hamburg Stadium as its home ground?

• Bayern Munich

• Borussia Dortmund

• Hamburg SV

• RB Leipzig