The Georg-Gaßmann-Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in the district of Ockershausen in Marburg, Germany, named after the former politician and mayor of the city, Georg Gaßmann.

Georg-Gaßmann-Stadion

The stadium on a matchday in June 2009
Full name	Georg-Gaßmann-Stadion
Location	Ockershausen, Marburg
Coordinates	50°47′51.99″N 8°45′16.57″E
Owner	City of Marburg
Capacity	15,000
Field size	105 x 68 m
Surface	Grass
Construction
Opened	1967
Renovated	2001 & 2006–07
Tenants
VfB Marburg (Association football) Marburg Mercenaries (American football)

The stadium, opened in 1967, is primarily used by the American football team Marburg Mercenaries, who play in the German Football League.[1] VfB Marburg, the city's highest ranked association football team, also use the ground for friendlies and cup games against higher-ranked opponents. The Thorpe Cup athletics meetings in 2009 and 2010 were also held at the stadium.

With its 12,000 capacity, the Georg-Gaßmann-Stadion is the largest in the region of Mittelhessen.

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