Stadium Information
MHPArena, formerly known as Mercedes-Benz Arena and traditionally the Neckarstadion, is the home of VfB Stuttgart and one of Germany’s most historically layered football venues.
Opened in 1933 and located in Stuttgart’s Bad Cannstatt district, the stadium has been rebuilt and reconfigured several times, most recently between 2009 and 2011 when its athletics track was removed to create a football‑specific bowl. The result is a modern arena with steep stands, a continuous lower tier and a partially covered roof that enhances acoustics.
With a capacity of around sixty thousand, the stadium features a natural grass pitch and excellent sightlines throughout. Matchdays at MHPArena
blend tradition with scale. Supporters arrive via riverside routes, rail stations and parks surrounding the Neckar river, creating a steady build‑up before kickoff. Inside, the Cannstatter
Kurve anchors the atmosphere, driving chants and visual displays that ripple across the stadium.
The removal of the running track significantly intensified the matchday experience, bringing fans closer to the pitch and increasing crowd noise. Concourse areas are wide and modern, offering efficient food and drink service and strong crowd circulation. The stadium is well connected by S-Bahn and U-Bahn services via Neckarpark and Bad Cannstatt stations, alongside major road access and structured parking facilities.
Accessibility provisions include step‑free routes, lifts, wheelchair seating platforms, adapted toilets and dedicated assistance staff. The surrounding area includes event venues, parks and sports facilities that support large crowds. For VfB Stuttgart, MHPArena represents continuity and renewal, combining deep historical roots with a modern Bundesliga matchday environment.
