Red Bull Arena, Leipzig: Modern Football Stadium and RB Leipzig's Home

Overview

The stadium, named for its main sponsor, is a modern venue built to replace an older stadium on the same site. It was completed in the early 2000s and features a continuous spectator bowl with covered stands. The venue is designed to meet contemporary requirements for domestic and many international fixtures.

Capacity and facilities

• Seating capacity: roughly 42,000 spectators (capacity can vary depending on configuration and competition rules).
• Main use: home matches of RB Leipzig and other large-scale football events.
• Additional facilities: corporate boxes, media areas and player-support amenities typical of modern stadiums.

Use and significance

Beyond league matches, the arena has been used for a range of large events associated with sport and entertainment. As the principal stadium in Leipzig, it is a central venue for high-attendance fixtures and contributes to the city’s sporting profile.