History and description

The land at Ronhof was bought in 1913, and construction on the stadium began in 1914. The first match played there was on October 12th 1916, when Fürth faced Kickers Offenbach. The Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer was built in the early 20th century and Greuther Fürth had been formed in 1906, but already one year in their existence decided that they needed a proper stadium. The land at Ronhof was bought in 1913 and construction on the stadium began in 1914. The first match played there was on October 12th 1916, when Fürth faced Kickers Offenbach. The stadium underwent a dramatic renovation in 2006 which increased its capacity to over 32,000. The Sportplatz Ronhof officially opened on 11 September 1910 with a match between Greuther Fürth and Karlsruher FV. At that time, it could only hold just over 10,000 spectators. The stadium underwent a dramatic renovation in 2006 which increased its capacity to over 32,000.

The stadium quickly expanded after World War I and eventually had a capacity of nearly 30,000 people. Further enlargements in the 1920s increased capacity to almost that number.

The main stand burned down during the Second World War, and a new stand was built in its place in 1951. The stadium recorded its highest attendance in 1952 when 32,000 people visited the Fürth-Nürnberg derby.

The lack of success of the club in the 1970s and 1980s led to few changes being made until the 1990s.

After moderate successes had returned in the mid-1990s, Fürth presented major redevelopment plans for the then somewhat dilapidated stadium. Two new stands were built and in 1997 the renovated stadium opened with the new sponsor name Playmobil Stadion.

Work continued despite the fact that a new South Stand opened in 1999. Floodlights were installed in the same year. Further improvements were made in later years, but the main stand from 1951 remained.

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They tore down the uncovered South Stand and replaced it with a new covered stand, thereby increasing capacity from a previous 15,200 to the current 18,000. The club now plans to replace the ancient main stand with a new replacement.

How to get to Sportpark Ronhof

The Sportpark Ronhof is located in the north of the city of Fürth, about 1.5 kilometers from the old town and almost a kilometre further from the railway station. The walk from the old town takes about 20 minutes and that from the railway station about 10 minutes more. From the Hauptbahnhof or Rathaus, the stadium can be reached by bus 173, 174, or 177. Get off at stop Friedhof, and from there it is a short walk to the stadium.

Special shuttle buses run between the railway station and stadium when a large crowd is expected.

The sportpark Ronhof is close to the A73 motorway, which runs from Nürnberg city centre in the north. Take exit Poppenreuth and follow the signs to the stadium.

Address: Laubenweg 60, 90765 Fürth

Greuther Furth Tickets

Tickets for Greuther Fürth can be bought online, or at the Fan Shop at the stadium. If tickets remain available, these may be purchased on the gates on the day of the match. Greuther Fürth rarely sells out.

Tickets cost between ?34.00 and ?40.00 for a seat at the long side, ?28.00 for a seat behind the goal, or ?14.00 for a standing place at one of the terraces. Prices are more expensive for certain high-profile matches.

Relevant Internet links

The official website of SpVgg Greuther Fürth is www.greuther-fuerth.com. Information about visiting Fürth can be found at www.fuerth.de. Public transport information for travelling to and around Fürth can be found at vgn.de