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Vonovia Ruhrstadion
In the middle of the German city of Bochum lies the Vonovia Ruhrstadion, the home ground of VfL Bochum. Since 1911, the stadium (formerly known as rewirpowerSTADION and Ruhrstadion) has served as the home of the Bochum club. The stadium has a capacity of 26,000 spectators: 14,000 seats compared to 11,600 standing places. This makes a Bochum home match a unique football experience.
History of the Vonovia Ruhrstadion
It is 1911 when the stadium is inaugurated. It is not until 1971 that VfL Bochum manages to play its first Bundesliga match. With a 1-0 win in front of the home crowd, VfL Bochum left the pitch. In 2011, the FIFA Women's World Cup was played here, where the ladies of Japan won the cup. On 26 September 2023, VfL Bochum won the sustainability award 'WestDerby Future', a special award for its extensive commitment to sustainability.
Visit the Vonovia Ruhrstadion
The Vonovia Ruhrstadion is located in the middle of the city of Bochum and is therefore very easy to reach. You can reach the stadium by car via the A43 Münster - Wuppertal motorway. Leave the A43 at the Bochumer Kreuz exit, join the A40 towards Essen and take the Stadion exit. Coming by public transport? Then take the S-Bahn line S1 to Bochum Central Station and from there take metro line 308/318 to Vonovia Ruhrstadion (three minutes).
Step into the Vonovia Ruhrstadion
Have you always wanted to see VfL Bochum live? This German club is definitely worth a visit! Book your football trip to Bochum easily online on our website and enjoy all the advantages of a football trip with Number 1 Football Travel:
- A hotel in the city centre
- Delicious breakfast, always included in your package
- Sharpest package prices
- Seats always together
- Good view of the pitch
