Replacement stadium found

SKN ladies have to move for CL home games

The NV Arena as a home venue was an important achievement for women's equality with men.(Bild: GEPA)

The "Wolves" of spusu SKN St. Pölten Rush have to move: After the floods and a severe mold infestation in the NV Arena, they will play their Champions League home games in Vienna's Generali Arena.

The devastating floods three weeks ago caused extreme humidity in the interior of the stadium. In recent days, this has led to severe mold infestation, which the authorities have classified as a health hazard. For the Wolves, this means that their three upcoming Champions League group games cannot be played in their own stadium and will have to be postponed. 

As nine-time champions, ten-time cup winners and two-time Champions League participants, spusu SKN St.Pölten Rush, the best independent women's club and number 15 in the UEFA rankings, has been flying high for years.(Bild: Foto Semrad)

Fortunately, a new venue was found in the Generali Arena. "Wiener Austria was immediately cooperative and assured us of their full support - even on match days," says President Andrea Pichler happily. Tickets that have already been purchased will of course remain valid and an adapted stadium map is now also available. A shuttle bus service for fans from the Lower Austrian capital is also planned.

Generali Arena(Bild: FK Austria Wien-Köhler)

Top-class opponents 
The first two international opponents are tough: on October 16, the Wolves will face Manchester City, followed by defending champions FC Barcelona on November 21. Finally, Hammarby IGF from Sweden will visit the Generali Arena on December 18.