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Sport events

Dresden opens its gates to sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Whether on the field, in the hall or on the streets - Dresden pulsates with enthusiasm for sport. Amidst the historic backdrop of the Elbe metropolis, sport awakens into a captivating spectacle. Experience the fascination and competitive spirit that transforms this city into an exceptional sports arena.

Dresden - where sport is thriving and spectators become participants.

References of the Sportdestination Dresden

Numerous event organisers appreciate Dresden as a sports destination with all its facets. A small excerpt from the city's references from recent years and an outlook for the coming years:

Take a look at the trailer for the World Transplant Games 2025 in Dresden:

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We support you

  • by referring to the contact persons at the respective sports centres

  • by establishing contacts with the city of Dresden

  • by arranging contacts with regional sports agencies

Location news: Heinz Steyer Stadium

Modern and multifunctional sports and event centre

The Heinz Steyer Stadium is in the final stages of being completely remodelled. The stadium is one of the few arenas in Germany that fulfils the requirements for national and international athletics championships.

The ‘Golden Oval’ athletics meeting, which inaugurated the Heinz Steyer Stadium on 30 August 2024, was a stop on the World Athletics Continental Tour 2024. The World Athletics Continental Tour is an international athletics series.

Key data:

  • Main areas of use: Athletics, American football and football

  • Seating capacity: 10,400, of which 5,400 are roofed and 5,000 unroofed

  • Expandability: can be extended to up to 15,000 seats using mobile grandstands in the corner areas

  • Climate-friendly: 2,000 square metres of photovoltaic system on the grandstand roofs

Dresden's sports venues

BallsportARENA Dresden

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Eissport- u. Ballsportzentrum (JOYNEXT Arena)

© Sebastian Weingart, wunderwaldphoto

Heinz-Steyer-Stadion

© ARGE ZECH Sports GmbH / Zech Hochbau AG, O+M ARCHITEKTEN, phase 10

Rudolf Harbig Stadion

© Stadion Dresden Projektgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

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