Linzer Stadion
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 FC Linz in the spring of 1993 (top), FC Blau-Weiß Linz on 27 August 2002 (bottom) | |
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| Location | Linz,Austria |
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| Capacity | 21,005[1] |
| Opened | 28 June 1952 |
| Closed | 2021 |
Linzer Stadionwas amulti-purpose stadium,inLinz,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 forsafe standing.
History
[edit]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 hostedmotorcycle speedwayuntil the early 1970s[3]and hosted significant speedway events including a qualifying round of theSpeedway World Championshipin 1961.[4]
It was used for association football matches and hosted most matches ofFC Blau-Weiß Linzand the top matches ofLASK Linz.
In July 2020, LASK presented their plans to build anew stadiumon the site of the old stadium, with groundbreaking planned for early 2021 and completion scheduled for February 2023.[5][6]
Concerts
[edit]- Pink Floydperformed there on 23 June 1989 as part of theirA Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour.
- Genesisperformed at the Stadium on 19 June 2007 during their reunion tourTurn It On Again: The Tour.
- Pinkperformed at the venue on 8 July 2010 duringThe Funhouse Summer Carnival.
- Bon Joviperformed at the venue on 15 May 2006 during theirHave a Nice Day Tour.
- Michael Jacksonperformed at the venue on 6 September 1988 during hisBad World Tourin front of 40,000 people.
References
[edit]- ^ab"LIVASPORT - Technical Rider".livasport.at.Retrieved24 February2017.
- ^"Die Geschichte des Linzer Stadions auf der Gugl | Redaktion Österreichisches Pressebüro".oepb.at.Retrieved24 February2017.
- ^"LINZER STADION – Erinnerungen an die Gugl".Redaktion Österreichisches Pressebüro.Retrieved21 January2024.
- ^"1961 World Championship".Speedway.org.Retrieved21 January2024.
- ^"LASK präsentiert neues Stadion".Stadionwelt(in German). 22 July 2020.
- ^"LASK ENGAGES PORR TO DEVELOP RAIFFEISEN ARENA".thestadiumbusiness.1 October 2021.
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