Georg-Gaßmann-Stadion
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The Georg-Gaßmann-Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in the district of Ockershausen in Marburg, Germany, named after the former politician and mayor of the city, Georg Gaßmann.
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Full name | Georg-Gaßmann-Stadion |
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Location | Ockershausen, Marburg |
Coordinates | 50°47′51.99″N 8°45′16.57″E |
Owner | City of Marburg |
Capacity | 15,000 |
Field size | 105 x 68 m |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Opened | 1967 |
Renovated | 2001 & 2006–07 |
Tenants | |
VfB Marburg (Association football) Marburg Mercenaries (American football) |
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The stadium, opened in 1967, is primarily used by the American football team Marburg Mercenaries, who play in the German Football League.[1] VfB Marburg, the city's highest ranked association football team, also use the ground for friendlies and cup games against higher-ranked opponents. The Thorpe Cup athletics meetings in 2009 and 2010 were also held at the stadium.
With its 12,000 capacity, the Georg-Gaßmann-Stadion is the largest in the region of Mittelhessen.