Hardtwaldstadion – stadium description

When first game was played here in 1951, there was sand instead of grass. But already then name was quite clear. Hardtwaldstadion refers to the surrounding forest, Hardtwald.

Interestingly, it wasn’t until 1987 that a natural turf was actually laid for SV Sandhausen (owner) players. As the club were performing very well in late 20^th and early 21^st Century, they needed to invest in the ground in order to meet league requirements. First came floodlights in 2002, then new east stand with 2,500 seats (2007) and last expansion were two extra sections at the north, main grandstand. If demand is high enough, new stand on the west is planned. Eventually, however, the club plan to move to a purpose-built new stadium for up to 20,000 people.

Apart from SVS, also youth national team of Germany played their important games here. And in 1995 an all-time high of penalty shots was seen during DFB Cup match with VfB Stuttgart with the tie ending no sooner than at 13:12 in penalties.