Sport in Leipzig

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Leipzig and sport are not a partnership of convenience, but a genuine passion. Anyone who lives here or is visiting quickly realizes that this city not only has plenty to offer culturally, but also in the stands, on the running track and in the arena. The event calendar is packed with sporting events that you shouldn't miss, whether you're an active participant or a cheering spectator. Probably the clearest proof of Leipzig's enthusiasm for sport is provided by RB Leipzig in the Red Bull Arena: almost 43,000 seats, Bundesliga soccer at the highest level and an atmosphere that is difficult to describe but very easy to experience. A home game here is not just a nice extra, but a real experience that you should experience at least once as a sports fan. For those who prefer to hold a different ball in their hands, we recommend SC DHfK Leipzig: The handball players play in the Quarterback Immobilien Arena in the German Handball Bundesliga and regularly bring a crowd there to a boil that is known for its loudness . Then there's the Leipzig Triathlon on Lake Kulkwitz, one of the region's most traditional sporting events, which attracts over 1,400 athletes every year and is a real spectacle for spectators. For those who prefer running to watching, the Leipzig Marathon is another annual highlight: The route takes you past sights all over the city, and even those who prefer to run a half marathon rather than a marathon will get their money's worth here . For all those who prefer to experience sporting events on skates, the anona ICEDOME in the historic Kohlrabi circus is a real recommendation: Germany's largest ice rink in a listed domed hall from the 1930s is architecturally impressive in itself, and if you cheer on the KSW IceFighters Leipzig in ice hockey, you get a very special atmosphere on top of that. What makes Leipzig so special as a city of sport is the mix: a Bundesliga atmosphere and traditional grassroots sporting events come together here, complemented by an active community that sees the city itself as a sports ground, on parks, lakes, tracks and arenas at the same time. Take a look at our events calendar, find your next sporting event and find out whether Leipzig draws you to the stands or the track. Probably both.