Around two years since construction work officially started, it’s now complete: the new main stand of the MHP Arena not only has a shiny new look from the outside, but lots has also been going on inside over the past 25 months or so.
The new main stand
Following the reconstruction, the MHP Arena has a capacity of 60,058 spectators. An additional 8,000 square metres of usable space has been created below the main stand, which can be used for trade fairs, conferences and events. As many as eight of these events can be held at the same time. Away from matchdays, the main stand and the Business Center inside it are transformed into one of the largest conference centres in the region.
Last summer, 31 new places for wheelchair users were installed in the ‘Cannstatter Kurve’ end. With these new places above blocks 46a/b and 47a/b, the MHP Arena can now accommodate over 200 wheelchair users in total.
Mercedes-Benz Business Center and Porsche Tunnel Club
In addition to the exterior stand areas, the interior of the new main stand has also been completely refurbished. As well as the modernisation of the Mercedes-Benz Business Center, another highlight is the new Porsche Tunnel Club. Covering an area of 360 square metres, it offers up to 200 visitors a unique experience in the heart of the MHPArena. The 360-degree glass façade provides an exclusive view of the teams before the game, during the interval and after the final whistle – you can't get any closer!
Forming the heart of the new main stand are the functional and dressing room areas for the first team and the adjoining media centre.