Fritz-Walter-Stadion () is the home stadium of 1. FC Kaiserslautern and is located in the city of Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It was one of the stadia used in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. It is named after Fritz Walter (1920–2002), who played for the Kaiserslautern club throughout his career and was captain of the Germany national football team that won the 1954 FIFA World Cup in the "Miracle of Bern". The stadium was built on the Betzenberg hill, hence its nickname "Betze" (), and was opened in 1920. Renovation In preparation for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the stadium underwent a 76,5 million Euro renovation beginning in 2002 that added a media center and a new floodlight system. The capacity was also increased from 38,500, of which 18,600 were standing, to 49,850, of which 16,363 are standing. 2006 FIFA World Cup The stadium was one of the venues for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The following games were played at the stadium: References External links Fritz Walter Stadion, 1. FC Kaiserslautern Information and Image Gallery Buildings and structures in Kaiserslautern 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2006 FIFA World Cup stadiums Football venues in Germany Sports venues in Rhineland-Palatinate Sports venues completed in 1920 1920 establishments in Germany UEFA Women's Championship final stadiums