Dresden's Sports Venues

Discover the state-of-the-art sports venues in Dresden that will host the 2025 World Transplant Games, celebrating the triumph of transplant surgery and the importance of organ and tissue donation.

Welcome to the showcase of Dresden’s premier sports venues for the 2025 World Transplant Games.

This page highlights the modern facilities where various sports will be held, most of which are conveniently located near the baroque city center. The heart of the WTG 2025 is the “Sportpark Ostra”, featuring the newly opened Heinz-Steyer-Stadium.

Dresden’s sports venues offer optimal conditions for the 17 different competitions, with state-of-the-art facilities that ensure a top-tier athletic experience. Additionally, Dresden’s rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty provide a unique backdrop for the Games, enhancing the overall experience for participants and spectators alike.

The city’s excellent public transport system also ensures easy accessibility to all venues, making travel convenient and efficient for everyone involved.

BallsportARENA

The BallsportARENA in Dresden is a modern sports and event venue, renowned for its advanced facilities and contemporary architectural style. It hosts 3-on-3 Basketball for the World Transplant Games 2025.

Heinz-Steyer-Stadium

The heart of the track and field competitions at the World Transplant Games 2025 is the newly rebuilt Heinz-Steyer-Stadium, located in the heart of the Sportpark Ostra. The stadium officially reopened on August 30, 2024. It will not only host the track and field events on August 23 and 24, but also serve as the venue for squash competitions. Inside the main stand, you’ll find newly constructed squash courts for the WTG 2025 matches.

JOYNEXT Arena

Three key sports of the World Transplant Games 2025—Volleyball, Badminton and Table Tennis—will take place in the state-of-the-art JOYNEXT Arena. Located in the heart of the Sportpark Ostra, the JOYNEXT Arena is a modern three-part hall that offers an ideal venue for high-level competition.

Here you can find the orientation plan for the Sportpark Ostra.

Moritzburg

Moritzburg will host the triathlon and cycling events at the World Transplant Games 2025, offering a stunning backdrop. Athletes will swim in the tranquil waters nearby, followed by a scenic cycling route through the countryside. Spectators can enjoy excellent viewing areas to witness the excitement of both events.

Sportpark Ostra

The Sportpark Ostra will be the central place during the World Transplant Games 2025. 9 out of the 17 sports will take place here. It has some of the most modern venues like the Heinz-Steyer-Stadium, the BallsportArena and the JOYNEXTArena aswell as multiple large sports fields for the Football and Archery competitions.

Swimming Facility Freiberger Platz

The Swimming Facility Freiberger Platz will serve as the main venue for the swimming competitions at the World Transplant Games 2025, taking place over two exciting days. The complex features two 50m long indoor pools, providing the perfect environment for athletes to compete at their best. Spectators can look forward to an engaging experience with comfortable seating and excellent views of the competitions.

Here you can find the orientation plan for the Swimming Facility.

Pétanque Field Bodenbacher Straße

The Petanque Field at Bodenbacher Straße, situated near the Margon Arena in Dresden, consists of a well-maintained gravel court which will host the Petanque Singles and Petanque Pairs competitions for the World Transplant Games 2025. There will be up to 120 Petanque fields build.

Here you can find the orientation plan for the Petanque Field.

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