Düsseldorf’s sporting heart has been beating in the north of the city since 1925. The time-honoured Rhine Stadium used to be home to the Fortuna Düsseldorf football team and the Rheinfire American football team, the 1974 World Cup and the 1977 World Athletics Cup. Following the construction of the new multi-purpose arena in 2002, the musical pulse quickened as well: from Die Toten Hosen to Depeche Mode, Madonna, Genesis, the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen to Linkin Park and Lady Gaga – they all thrilled their audiences in Düsseldorf.

Lockable, opaque roof:
When necessary, the arena roof can be opened or closed in just 30 minutes, including during events. Thanks to this unique, opaque roof construction, MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA is both heat-insulated and soundproofed. Neither rain nor snow will affect your event.

State-of-the-art heating system:
A state-of-the-art heating system ensures pleasant temperatures of at least 15°C in the stands even in the depths of winter. This guarantees weather-independent large-scale events with satisfied attendees at any time of the year, ensuring highest possible comfort while considering taking ecological and sustainable aspects.

MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA has 249 media workstations in the press grandstand. In addition, there are 13 media terminals available for up to 16 cameras inside the arena and two additional media terminals in the press grandstand for up to six cameras. The press conference room features state-of-the-art Wi-Fi and telephone connections.