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Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena

Duisbourg - GermanyGermany

Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena in Duisburg is a 31,500-capacity football stadium opened in 2004 and owned by MSV Duisburg. It features covered stands, VIP lodges, natural grass, and no athletics track. Named after its sponsor, the travel company Schauinsland-Reisen, it hosts football, American football, and major events.

About this place

History

Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena opened on November 8, 2004, on the site of the former Wedaustadion and was originally known as MSV-Arena. It was renamed in 2010 under a naming rights deal with travel company Schauinsland-Reisen, later extended to 2028. Built at a cost of approximately €43 million, it is owned and operated by MSV Duisburg Stadionprojekt GmbH & Co. KG.

Description

The stadium seats around 31,500 spectators, including approximately 7,000 standing spaces and 24,500 seats. It features no athletics track and offers an intimate football-focused design. The pitch is natural grass (105 × 68 m), with under-soil heating and floodlights mounted on the roof.

Architectural Features

The four covered stands include 41 VIP lodges and 1,000 business seats. The West Stand incorporates media towers and club facilities. Designed by ar.te.plan GmbH, it has a modern, functional aesthetic suited for football, without luxury frills.

What is “Schauinsland-Reisen”?

Schauinsland-Reisen is a German tour operator founded in 1918 and based in Duisburg. Their naming-rights sponsorship began in 2010, with contracts extended through 2028, sharing branding with the city’s football stadium.

Records

The record attendance is approximately 31,500 for high-profile MSV Duisburg matches. In 2005, the stadium hosted the World Games and has since hosted domestic league games, ELF American football by Rhein Fire, Turkish Super Cup in 2008, and UEFA Europa League fixtures during the 2019–20 final tournament.

Address

Margaretenstr. 5-7
47055 Duisburg, Germany

GPS

Lat : 51.4090576
Lng : 6.7785645

Who's play in Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena

Where to Sit

The stadium layout consists of four covered stands arranged around the pitch:

  • West Stand: main stand with VIP lounges, media tower, and club offices
  • East Stand: seating with clear views
  • North & South Stands: include standing terraces (approx. 7,000) and seating

All sections are close to the pitch, with modern floodlights overhead and no athletics track.

Can I visit outside matchdays?

No regular public stadium tours are offered. Events typically include matchdays or special club initiatives, though no official guided visit programme is currently available.

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