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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 Stadion was a multi-purpose stadium, in Linz, 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 for safe standing.
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 hosted motorcycle speedway until the early 1970s [3] and hosted significant speedway events including a qualifying round of the Speedway World Championship in 1961. [4]
It was used for association football matches and hosted most matches of FC Blau-Weiß Linz and the top matches of LASK Linz.
In July 2020, LASK presented their plans to build a new stadium on the site of the old stadium, with groundbreaking planned for early 2021 and completion scheduled for February 2023. [5] [6]
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