Overview

• Borussia Dortmund and Universitätsmedizin Essen have announced a joint initiative to build a state-of-the-art sports medical center at the club's Brackel training ground.
• The 5,000 m² facility will house departments for sports medicine, orthopedics, cardiology, and radiology, designed for both professional and recreational athletes.
• Services will include diagnostics, prediction, prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation, with a strong focus on integrating artificial intelligence into medical practices.
• The center will also provide medical services to non-athletes, broadening its outreach beyond the sports community.
• Construction is underway, with the facility expected to open no earlier than 2027, marking a significant step in merging elite sports and community healthcare.