ExTension of Essen stadium
- Design:PLAN FORWARD GmbH
- Services:General planning, HOAI LPH 1 - 3
- Period:ongoing
- Client:Grundstücksverwaltung Stadt Essen GmbH (GVE)
Project description
The plans for the new construction of Essen stadium, which was completed in 2014, already included a possible further extension at a later point in time. Now the time has come.
After PLAN FORWARD GmbH and W+P Gesellschaft für Projektrealisierung mbH had already successfully realized the new construction of Essen Stadium in proven collaboration as general planners and project managers, the client has now once again commissioned the WOLFF GRUPPE-companies with the extension of the stadium.
The extension of the stadium corners will create additional capacity for the home turf of the Rot-Weiss Essen soccer club. At the same time, the guidelines of the German Football Association for the 2nd league and the requirements of UEFA Category 4 will be met.
The total capacity will be expanded to 27,000 seats, including approx. 14,600 seats and a further 5,400 possible mobile seats. In addition, the business areas, the office and the ancillary areas will be expanded. The teams from PLAN FORAWRD GmbH and W+P Gesellschaft für Projektrealisierung mbH will once again be responsible for the challenging construction project, which will be implemented during ongoing match operations.
Construction work on the extension is due to start at the beginning of 2026.