SubscribeA definitive guide to the Fritz-Walter-Stadion in Kaiserslautern, 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.
Named after Fritz Walter, the captain of the West German side that won the 1954 World Cup, who played for the club throughout his career. The Stadium was built on the Betzenberg Mountain, and has been notable for its steeply banked stands since first opening in 1920.
Stats/Info:
Stadium name: Fritz-Walter-Stadion
Capacity: 43,000
Year of Construction: 1920
Club: FC Kaiserslautern
World Cup 2006 Fixtures:
Mon 12 June (1400): Australia v Japan (Gp F)
Sat 17 June (1700): Italy v USA (Gp E)
Tue 20 June (2000): Paraguay v Trinidad & Tobago (Gp B)
Fri 23 June (1500): Saudi Arabia v Spain (Gp H)
Mon 26 June (1600): 2nd round (1st Gp E v 2nd Gp F)