Future-setting stadium for the Vienna Sports Club: groundbreaking in Hernals

Future-setting stadium for the Vienna Sports Club: groundbreaking in Hernals

A new chapter for the traditional Viennese sports club is opened in Hernals. The design of a modern and sustainable stadium on the ALS line 19, which is to be completed by 2026, began the formation of a modern and sustainable stadium on October 16. This development brings a breath of fresh air, not only for the club, but for the entire region.

The old stadium complex was demolished in June, and now the reason is ready for a new building. District head Peter Jagsch (SPÖ) expressed himself optimistically: "I am very pleased that the new Sport Club Stadium is now being built after years of planning." The plans include a comprehensive redesign of the main grandstand and the traditional cemetery stands, while the south grandstand is being renovated.

expanded uses

The new stadium will offer more space for fans and be designed to allow other sports. Thanks to the building standards in "UEFA category 2", it will be possible in the future to organize games from the ÖFB women's national team as well as national teams and even rugby and American football matches. "Today's groundbreaking is an important moment for Hernals and the Sportstadt Vienna," added Anatol Richter, Head of Department of MA 51 - Sport Vienna.

The construction is to be completed at the end of 2025 and the stadium is put into operation in the second quarter of 2026. This means not only a renewal for the association, but also for all sports enthusiasts in the region.

sustainability in focus

The sustainable approach of the new project should be particularly emphasized. With the installation of a photovoltaic system and the use of a heat pump, actively contributed to promoting climate protection. "We value environmentally friendly technologies," said Vienna Holding Managing Director Oliver Stribl, which underlines the premise of resource protection. "From the new sports arena to the stadium of the Vienna Sports Club, climate protection is always at the top of our priority list."

The anticipation for the new stadium is clearly noticeable at the Vienna Sport Club. Football section leader David Krapf-Günther emphasized that despite the nostalgic feelings in the demolition of the old stadium, the relief had to have seen how the new plans take shape. "There is no game day on which we are not already raving about the return to our stadium," he added and looked optimistically at the coming times.

The association has set up in the training center for the transition period. The redesign of the stadium not only offers a place for the loyal fans, but also creates new opportunities to strengthen the sport in Hernals in the long term.

For more details on this topic and the background of the changes, a report stands on www.meinbezirk.at available.