In 1892 philanthropist Walter Simon granted 6.83 hectares in Mittelhufen for the construction of an athletic field.

Named Walter-Simon-Platz in his honor, the stadium hosted Königsberger STV in the early 20th century.

Because Simon was Jewish, the Nazi Party renamed the stadium Erich-Koch-Platz after Gauleiter Erich Koch in 1933.

Columns from the portico of New Altstadt Church are included in Baltika Stadium's entrance.

All newer stands were removed and the place converted into sport fields for other activities.