Sportplatz Frankenstraße

The ground sits quietly at the end of Frankenstraße. The capacity hovers around a thousand. The surface is natural grass.

The pitch was laid in May 1912, carved out after the founders of SC 07 Bürgel moved from a gravel pit. For decades, it served as the base for Bürgel, a side that once merged with a rival to form 1. FC Blau-Weiß 07 before returning to its original identity. The stadium fell silent for top-flight football when the club eventually moved to a new facility on Pfaffenpfad, leaving this older ground behind.

Today, the silence is broken by the thud of pads and helmets. The Rhein-Main Rockets have taken over the space, using the grass for American football. The field looks different under their boots, but the layout remains the same. It is a functional space, defined by its longevity and its role as a community hub for a different kind of sport. The club house stands as a reminder of the structure that has survived since the early twentieth century.

There are no records of massive crowds or sponsorship deals attached to this ground. It is a local arena for a local team. The Rockets are currently navigating their own path, and this pitch provides the stage for their efforts.