The Wörthersee Stadium was ceremoniously opened in September 2007 and passed its test at Euro 2008. Since it was made permanent in 2014, 30,000 seats have been available.

Since August 1, 2022, the energy manufacturer 28 Black, which is part of the Splendid Drinks AG group of companies based in Luxembourg, has been the main sponsor of SK Austria Klagenfurt. From August 2022, the Wörthersee Stadium will be called “28 Black Arena”. The contract initially runs until 2025. The 28 Black Arena is the football home of the SK Austria Klagenfurt club, which currently plays in the 1st Austrian Bundesliga.

In addition to the games of the local club, 28 Black Arena also regularly hosts (international) football highlights, such as international matches of the Austrian national team, the ÖFB Cup final, international games (e.g. FC Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Paris St. Germain, Udinese, Schalke 04 etc. ) instead of. Numerous top European teams have already held their training camps at the Sportpark Klagenfurt.

But not only football is played in the 28 Black Arena. In recent years, in addition to 2 sold-out outdoor ice hockey events and the freestyle show “Masters of Dirt”, there have also been some major concerts – Herbert Grönemeyer (2x), Elton John, Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran, Andrea Berg, Rammstein, Sting, Depeche Mode and many more. – instead of.

Numerous other events such as the United World Games or elementary school on the move also take place in the 28 Black Arena.

The stadium is subject to all UEFA and FIFA guidelines and represents a solid building that is beautifully integrated into the surrounding landscape. The dynamic superelevation of the roof above the East tribune is an architectural highlight of the stadium. The slightly increasing West ramp going towards the stadium, as well as several stairways that allow access to the stadium on the cornerstones of the platform are other eye-catching features. The tribunes are as close as possible to the soccer field and make every game a very special live experience.

The generously elevated box above the West building holds the VIP Lounge and its equipment and furnishing are designed for VIP season ticket holders. The VIP area has a special tribune for 300 special guests that slightly hangs over, and therefore, is even closer to the soccer field.

The 28 Black Arena  is the most modern stadium of Austria and the home of the SK Austria Klagenfurt club, who has been playing its home games in this stadium in the 1st Austrian National League.

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