Frankfurt is about to build a new building: multifunctional arena at Deutsche Bank Park!

Frankfurt is about to build a new building: multifunctional arena at Deutsche Bank Park!

Frankfurt am Main is facing an exciting new construction project: we are talking about a new multifunctional arena that is to be built at the popular Deutsche Bank Park. The tender for the project management services was recently published, paving the way for further planning steps. The project is not a short-term trend - discussions about a modern arena have been going on in the city for decades. In the past, projects like TheDOME and ARENA AM KAISERLEI failed, but the current initiative seems to be becoming concrete. The magistrate has announced that it will pass a resolution at the beginning of 2025 to move forward with construction. [Stadionwelt] reports that the planned location is directly at the P9 parking lot, i.e. in close proximity to Deutsche Bank Park.

The people of Frankfurt can look forward to the possible uses. The multifunctional arena will provide space for various events: from basketball and handball to ice hockey to concerts and congresses. The capacity is impressive - there will be between 12,000 and 13,000 seats available for sports, and the hall can even hold 15,200 visitors for concerts. The location was deemed sensible in a feasibility study, and the property belongs to the city, so building rights already exist. This makes it clear that Frankfurt, as the only one of Germany's ten largest cities without a multifunctional arena, is now on the right track after decades of waiting. [Hessenschau] emphasizes that important events that have so far bypassed the Main metropolis could return in the future.

Financing and infrastructure

Of course, such construction projects do not come without challenges. The planned construction costs amount to around 256 million euros, with financing primarily coming from rental income. It will also be necessary to improve the transport infrastructure around the new arena to meet the challenges of increased visitor numbers. In addition, there may be deforestation in the protected forest, which has already caused discussion among the public. Nevertheless, the city is optimistic that these measures can be implemented sensibly. [Development City] reports that Deutsche Bahn has already begun preparations for the infrastructural improvements.

In February 2025, the city council made a fundamental decision to implement the project. The actual construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, although the first events could possibly take place as early as 2032. This long wait is a test of patience for Frankfurt's citizens, but the prospect of a modern multifunctional arena that will enrich the city's sporting and cultural life is certainly worth persevering. The arena is not only intended for local teams such as the Löwen Frankfurt in ice hockey and the Frankfurt Skyliners in basketball, but will also be a location for international cultural highlights and congresses. So it remains exciting to see how this important project will develop and what impulses it can bring to the city of Frankfurt.