Nürnberg city council agree to Max-Morlock-Stadium rebuild | OneFootball

Nürnberg city council agreed to the rebuilding of the Max-Morlock-Stadium in their meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The municipal representatives unanimously instructed the administration to pursue the plan to demolish and rebuild part of the historic stadium.

The goal is set to extend the spectator seats from 36,000 to 50,000 for league games. The stadium will have 40,000 visitors for international matches with the new goal. According to the initial plan, the reconstruction will be completed for the start of the 2031/32 season.

The 2. Bundesliga side need to find a temporary home during the reconstruction work. Nürnberg have called Max-Morlock-Stadium home since 1963 as they celebrated their only Bundesliga title there in 1968.

The Bavarians compete in 2. Bundesliga since their latest Bundesliga relegation in 2019. According to Transfermarkt, Miroslav Klose’s side had an average attendance of 35,180 during the 2025/26 season. The stadium also hosted several games of the Germany women's national team this year.