Today's Steigerwaldstadion was officially opened on 17 May 1931 after a construction period of 4 years. At this time an approximately 8 m wide grass track for horse racing was situated between the 500 m running track and the field. Only in 1934 a wooden tribune was built. This tribune, exposed to the elements, was restored several times but lasted almost 60 years.

In the 50s the soccer team of SV Turbine Erfurt and track and field athletes like Herrmann, Richtzenhein and Matuschewski trained and successfully performed in the stadium. In the 60s the Steigerwaldstadion hosted many important athletics events such as Olympic trials and matches. By the end of the 60s the arena received a modern 400 m synthetic track.

In 1994 the new tribune was inaugurated offering now also considerably improved conditions to the spectators of top class events. In 1994 and 1999 the German Championships and in 1996 the National Junior Championships in Athletics were held in the stadium.

Immediately after the DLV Athletics Meeting on 13 June 2004 another modification of the Steigerwaldstadion started. Sprinkler installations for the field will be added and the 400 m running track will receive a new surface.

Adjacent installations such as the athletic indoor hall with fitness and physiotherapy rooms, additional sports grounds and a park provide excellent training conditions and warm-up areas for the preparation of the athletes.

The total capacity of the stadium is 20,000 spectators. Covered Seats: 4,000 - Uncovered Seats: 2,000 - Standing Capacity: 14,000