Fritz-Walter-Stadion
The Fritz-Walter-Stadion, also commonly called the Betzenberg, is the home of 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The stadium has a capacity of 49,780, of which 15,426 standing places and 1,834 VIP seats.
The stadium, then still called Sportplatz Betzenberg, opened on the 13th of May 1920. In the following decades the stadium was gradually expanded until a capacity of about 38,000 was reached in the 1970s.
The stadium got extensively redeveloped in the 1990s with the rebuilding of the North Stand in 1994 and the South Stand in 1998. The stadium was further renovated between 2002 and 2006 in preparation for the 2006 World Cup. A total of €77.8 million was spend on the stadium’s renovations since the 1980s.
During the 2006 World Cup the Fritz-Walter-Stadion hosted four group matches and the round of 16 match between Italy and Australia (2-1).
Getting there
The Fritz-Walter-Stadion lies just south of Kaiserslautern’s city centre, at just a few hundred metres from the main railway station. From the station it’s an approximate 5-minute walk slightly uphill. From the centre it takes about 10 minutes longer to get to the stadium by foot.
On matchdays limited parking is available around the stadium.
Address: Fritz-Walter-Straße 1, 67663 Kaiserslautern
Tickets
Tickets for FC Kaiserslautern games can be bought online, by phone +49 1805 31 88 00, at the Service-Center at the stadium, or at one of the other pre-sale points.
If tickets remain, these are available for purchase at the gates of the Fritz-Walter-Stadion on the day of the match. Kaiserslautern currently has average attendances in the mid 40,000s, and regularly sells out a match.
A standing place costs €12.00, whereas a seat costs between €19.00 and €44.00. For more information call +49 1805 31 88 00.
Stadium tours
FC Kaiserslautern organises guided stadium tours that include access to the players tunnel, dugouts, VIP areas, and press room. The tours last about 90 minutes.
Tours run on random days and hours, on average about once every two or three weeks. Check online for current days and hours. Booking is required, and can be done through email stadionfuehrung@fck.de.
The tour costs €5.00. For more information call +49 1805 31 88 00 or email stadionfuehrung@fck.de.
Relevant Internet links:
Fck.de – Official website of 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Kaiserslautern.de – City of Kaiserslautern tourist information.
