Curious about where future football stars begin their journey? This is the Stadion auf dem Wurfplatz. It is also known as the Olympiapark-Amateurstadion. This stadium is more than just a field. It is a cradle of dreams.
The Stadion auf dem Wurfplatz opened on July 29, 2004. It stands in Berlin’s Westend district. This is near the famous Olympiastadion. The location was once the throwing field of the Deutsches Sportforum.
Did you know the German national team trained here? It was during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. From 2010 to 2018, the DFB-Junioren-Vereinspokal final took place here. These games happened right before the DFB-Pokal final.
The Stadion auf dem Wurfplatz holds 5,400 spectators. There are 4,300 standing places. Also, there are 1,100 seats. 750 of these seats are covered. The stadium includes a watering system. It also features floodlights for TV broadcasts.
Hertha BSC’s second men’s team calls this home. Other youth teams use it too. This includes the U19 and U17 squads. When more fans are expected, Hertha BSC II moves to the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark.
Eight cabins are here. A small kiosk is here too. It allows four games to occur at once in the Olympiagelände. The field matches the Olympiastadion. It also matches Hertha’s training pitches. All measure 105 meters by 68 meters.
From 2021 to 2022, VSG Altglienicke played here. Their own stadium was not suitable for the Regionalliga. The Berliner Rugby Club has also used this stadium.
Think of the energy. Picture young players giving their all. They dream of bigger stages. The Stadion auf dem Wurfplatz is their starting line. It is where passion meets opportunity. This stadium is a vital part of Berlin’s sports landscape. It helps shape the future of German football.