LFV Campus opens new chapter for Liechtenstein football

The Liechtenstein Football Association (LFV) has officially opened the doors to its new headquarters and training centre in Schaan, with considerable UEFA support helping to create a cutting-edge home for football development in the country.

The new LFV Campus and redeveloped Rheinwiese sports complex were inaugurated on 4 September, completing one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the association's history.

Developed in partnership with the Municipality of Schaan, the project received substantial financial support provided through the UEFA HatTrick development programme, which since 2004 has reinvested revenue from the men's UEFA European Championship into all 55 of Europe's national football associations, supporting projects designed to develop football at every level.

The project is emblematic of HatTrick's goal of providing national associations with the resources to invest in infrastructure and create better environments for players, coaches and communities. By 2028, the initiative will have channelled a total of €3.5bn into growing the game.

"The funds that UEFA provides through its HatTrick programme for projects like this are not a gift," said UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin. "They are only made available when associations are willing to put in the work themselves. The LFV and the Municipality of Schaan have delivered. This outstanding facility demonstrates a clear commitment to the development of football and will serve future generations of players, coaches and officials."

The LFV campus will act as a central location for Liechtenstein's football activities at all levelsMichael Zanghellini

A new home

Bringing together the LFV's administration, training and match facilities, performance areas, education programmes and rehabilitation services in one location, the campus will provide improved conditions for players, coaches and staff, while supporting the long-term development of football across Liechtenstein.

The facilities will benefit the LFV's national teams and academy, while helping the association provide optimal training and education opportunities and greater access to pitches for youth football.

High-quality facilities for all 

The redeveloped Rheinwiese complex includes three natural grass pitches, two artificial turf pitches, two youth match fields and two small-sided pitches, alongside an indoor athletics track and a covered grandstand. There is also a main building with dressing rooms, offices, meeting rooms and more facilities for LFV officials.

The LFV Campus will host women's international matches, supporting the objective of having a dedicated venue for the women's national team.

The project also extends beyond elite football. Public fitness equipment, a multi-purpose court, children's playground and other freely accessible areas make the Rheinwiese a sporting and community space for local clubs, athletes, families and residents, aligning with HatTrick's goal of supporting football at all levels.

"The LFV Campus is the fulfilment of a long-held dream and a true milestone for football in Liechtenstein," said Hugo Quaderer, president of the LFV. "It creates new opportunities and opens up fresh perspectives for future generations of players."

Investing in the future

Sustainability has been a key part of the development too, including a photovoltaic system on the campus roof and new biodiversity-focused green spaces. LFV Under-15 players even helped install the photovoltaic system as part of an initiative to raise awareness of energy and environmental issues.

Together with the LFV's existing training centre in Ruggell, the new campus completes a major phase in the association's infrastructure development. The hope for the LFV is that this creates a lasting platform for national teams, youth and grassroots football and the wider community for generations to come.