SubscribeA definitive guide to the AWD Arena in Hanover, one of the 12 stadiums that will be hosting the premier sporting event in Germany this summer, the FIFA World Cup 2006. Including images, statistics, stadium facts and fixtures for the Football World Cup arena.
The Niedersachsen stadium was completed in 1954 and has been home to 1. Bundesliga club 'Hannover 96' since 1959. Both Brazil and Holland played matches here during the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Since then the venue has been renovated for the World Cup at a cost of £43m, and the capacity for Bundesliga matches will be reduced to 39,000 during the World Cup.
Stats/Info:
Stadium name: The AWD Arena
Capacity: 50,000
Year of Construction: 2004
Club: Hannover 96
World Cup 2006 Fixtures:
Mon 12 June (2000): Italy v Ghana (Gp E)
Fri 16 June (2000): Mexico v Angola (Gp D)
Tue 20 June (1500): Costa Rica v Poland (Gp A)
Fri 23 June (2000): Switzerland v South Korea (Gp G)
Tue 27 June (2000): 2nd round (1st Gp H v 2nd Gp G)
