Rudi-Ziegler-Sportanlage

The Rudi-Ziegler-Sportanlage sits in the Wildensorg district of Bamberg. DJK Don Bosco Bamberg plays here, a club that has climbed the Bavarian league system rather than conquered it. The facility opened on March 27, 1983.

The pitch is artificial turf. Before that date, it was known simply as the Sportanlage Wildensorg. The floodlights ensure play can continue after dark, though the crowds rarely stay late. The official capacity is listed as 2,500 spectators by most dedicated databases, though the club’s own chronicle does not quite agree, citing a higher figure that no longer seems to apply. The gap in the record is small, but it is there.

Inside the stands, the atmosphere is quieter than the big stadiums further south. The record attendance of 1,280 was set against SpVgg Bayreuth, a derby that matters more than the result. Since then, the club has been content to sit in the Bayernliga and Landesliga, playing out seasons without needing to leave the district.