An der Alte Försterei
- Berlin, Germany
- 22.012 places
- Opened in 1920
The Stadion An der Alten Försterei, located in the Köpenick district of Berlin, has been the iconic home of 1. FC Union Berlin since 1920. With a current capacity of 22,012 — including 18,395 standing places — it is renowned for its intense atmosphere and loyal fanbase. The stadium is currently undergoing expansion to reach a future capacity of 40,500 spectators.
Ralf Roletschek (Resolution restricted-by-sa or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
A Stadium Built by the People
Originally opened on August 7, 1920, the ground has been renovated several times. A major rebuild took place in 2008–2009, when over 2,300 volunteers, many of them fans, contributed their time and labor to refurbish the terraces. In 2012–2013, the main stand was reconstructed to modern standards, improving facilities without sacrificing the club’s spirit.
Ownership and Expansion
Since 2023, Union Berlin has owned the stadium land, after purchasing it from the city. The ongoing renovation project aims to expand the venue to 40,500, with 32,500 standing places and 8,000 seats, making it the largest pure football stadium in Berlin — and one of the last strongholds of traditional standing culture in German football.
