Linzer Stadion

Linzer Stadion

FC Linz in the spring of 1993 (top), FC Blau-Weiß Linz on 27 August 2002 (bottom)
Location	Linz, Austria
Capacity	21,005[1]
Opened	28 June 1952
Closed	2021

Linzer Stadion was a multi-purpose stadium, in Linz, Austria. Originally built in 1952, the stadium was last modified in 2012 and now has a capacity of 21,005.^[1] The 2012 modifications included the installation of rail seats for safe standing.

History

The stadium was opened on 28 July 1952,^[2] on the grounds of the former Froschberg-Brickworks. The stadium is also known as "Auf der Gugl", the name of the hill on which it is situated.

The stadium hosted motorcycle speedway until the early 1970s^[3] and hosted significant speedway events including a qualifying round of the Speedway World Championship in 1961.^[4]

It was used for association football matches and hosted most matches of FC Blau-Weiß Linz and the top matches of LASK Linz.

In July 2020, LASK presented their plans to build a new stadium on the site of the old stadium, with groundbreaking planned for early 2021 and completion scheduled for February 2023.^[5][6]

Concerts

• Pink Floyd performed there on 23 June 1989 as part of their A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour.
• Genesis performed at the Stadium on 19 June 2007 during their reunion tour Turn It On Again: The Tour.
• Pink performed at the venue on 8 July 2010 during The Funhouse Summer Carnival.
• Bon Jovi performed at the venue on 15 May 2006 during their Have a Nice Day Tour.
• Michael Jackson performed at the venue on 6 September 1988 during his Bad World Tour in front of 40,000 people.

References

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