The opening match between SC Paderborn and Borussia Dortmund (1–2) was attended by 15,000 spectators, the stadium's full capacity.

In European competitions, the stadium is known as SC Paderborn 07 Arena due to advertising rules.

In 2004, a new location was found and on 12 July 2005, building of the stadium holding 15,000 visitors by construction company "Bremer AG" started.

In June 2009, the stadium was renamed Energieteam Arena and in July 2012 Benteler-Arena, after a naming agreement with Austrian company Benteler.

In June 2020, SC Verl won the promotion play-off vs. Lokomotive Leipzig to earn a spot in the 3.