Volksparkstadion

Volksparkstadion, also referred to as Hamburg Arena, got built on the site of the former ground with the same name, but with the pitch turned 90 degrees. Building works started in July 1998, and as the former ground was gradually demolished and replaced with the new one, HSV kept playing their home games at the ground.

The new Volksparkstadion was completed in August 2000. It first received the sponsor name AOL Arena, which it kept until 2007, was renamed HSH Nordbank Arena between 2007 and 2010, and then received the sponsor name Imtech Arena until 2015. Throughout the World Cup and other events where the sponsorname could not be used, the ground went with the name Hamburg Arena.

The Volksparkstadion was one of the playing venues of the 2006 World Cup, for which it staged four group matches and the quarter-final between Italy and Ukraine (3-0).

In 2010, the Volksparkstadion was the venue for the Europa League final between Atlético Madrid and Fulham (2-1).

The Volksparkstadion lies in the northwest of Hamburg, slightly more than 7 kilometres from Hamburg's downtown area.

The ground lies just a kilometre away from the A7 motorway (which crosses Hamburg north-south) and is thus without difficulty reached by car. Take the exit Hamburg-Volkspark and follow the signs to the ground.

If using public transit, the easiest way to reach the ground is by overground metro (S-Bahn). Stops Stellingen and Eidelstedt both lie reasonably close to the arena, roughly 15 minutes on footing. They is reachable with line S3 and S21. Both lines pass Hamburg's central station and can be taken from several places in the downtown area.

On match days there are shuttle buses that run from station Stellingen to the ground from about 2 hours before the match. Visitors will find also a shuttle service from the farther away Othmarschen station, which is on S-Bahn line S11.

Address: Sylvesterallee 7, 22525 Hamburg

The Volksparkstadion lies tucked in between the Volkspark, a cemetery, and an office park. While the Volkspark is pleasant on a nice summer day, there is little around in terms of dining and drinks, which can as a result better be done in Hamburg's downtown area.

The Arena Hotel Hamburg is one of the few options you have if you wish to stay close to the Volksparkstadion. It gets good reviews, and has private rooms as well as dorm rooms. Bedpark Stellingen is another basic option. The Mercure Hotel am Volkspark is a mid-range alternative located on the other side of the Volkspark, though is harder to reach by public transit.

Use the linked guides for an overview of hotels close to the Volksparkstadion, and here to explore the options in Hamburg's downtown area.

Admission for HSV matches are sold online, by phone +49 (0) 40 4155 1887 (HSV Hotline), at the HSV Service Center at the ground, at the HSV City Store at the Schmiedestraße 2 in Hamburg's downtown area, or at one of the other fanshops and sales outlets.

If tickets remain available, these can also be bought at the ticket windows from two hours before the start of the match. HSV usually sell out 5 to 8 home matches per season. Admission for most matches are without difficulty available in advance though.

HSV matches fall into one of four pricing categories. Admission for category A+ matches range from €41.00 for an upper-tier seat behind the goal to €95.00 for a lower-tier seat at one of the sides. Admission for category C matches, the cheapest, range in price between €21.00 and €46.00. Admission for the standing areas cost €17.00 for all matches.

Email info@hsv.de Additional information.

HSV offer daily guided venue tours, that cover the dressing rooms, VIP areas, the press room, and the mixed zone. The tours last around 75 minutes and can be complemented with a visit to the HSV Museum.

Tours run daily two to three times a day and more during school holidays. Check online for an up-to-date schedule. Bookings can be made at the fan shops at the ground or in the downtown area.

The tour price is €12.00 including the museum (€6.00 museum only).

Call +49 (0) 40 4155 1550 or email museum@hsv.de Additional information.