About stadium

Stadium introduction

Stadion Letzigrund first opened in November 1925 when FC Zürich worked in conjunction with the local city council to build a brand new sports arena which could host both football matches and athletic competitions. During the Great Depression of the late 1930s, the stadium’s ownership transferred completely to the city of Zürich and it has remained this way ever since, with the football club becoming long term tenants. As one would expect with a stadium first opened in the early 20th century, Letzigrund has undergone several redevelopments over the years with the most recent and significant renovation occurring over a two year period between 2005-2007. Stadion Letzigrund was completely rebuilt for the Euro 2008 Championships which were co-hosted by Switzerland and neighbours Austria. The inaugural football match at the new 30,930 capacity venue was held on September 23 with FC Zürich taking on Grasshopper Club Zürich in the local derby, with the ground used for the 2007/2008 season in preparation for the international tournament. During the Euro 2008 Stadion Letzigrund hosted three Group C matches including the Netherlands V Romania. After the tournament the capacity was reduced slightly to 25,000 seats resulting in spectators receiving a little extra breathing space and leg room. Currently both Zürich based teams reside at the stadium as Grasshopper Club Zürich are currently exploring the possibility of locating to a new purpose built football stadium without a running track. Given the working title of Stadion Zürich, their former home Hardturm was demolished in 2008.

How to get to the Stadium

Badenerstrasse 500, 8048 Zurich, Switzerland