Overview
- Club leaders, who outlined the plan Tuesday, said matches will continue at Castroper Straße while works run from summer 2026 to 2029.
- The city-owned venue carries a €91.9 million budget and the Hellmich Group will deliver the job, with founder Walter Hellmich calling it a special challenge.
- Capacity will shrink during phases but at least 18,000 spots will stay open, and roughly 17,500 season-ticket holders face seat moves and temporary losses of preferred areas.
- The finished ground is slated to hold about 28,000 fans, driven by converting some seats to standing, restoring closed sections, and adding more kiosks, toilets, a plaza, and a parkhouse.
- Rent to the city will rise and track league status, raising risk for payback if Bochum do not return to the top tier, even as new VIP areas boost matchday income.