The name derives from the Simmeringer Haide, a low-lying region of Vienna where the Had was originally geographically located.

[3] Austria played seven international matches as host in this stadium during 1920-1926 and never lost, finishing with a record of five wins and two draws.

The stadium was also used for international matches and for important games of other clubs such as SC Hakoah Vienna.

The Bulgaria national football team played their first-ever international in the stadium in 1924 against Austria, which finished 6:0 to the hosts.

[5] SC Hakoah Vienna hosted Wiener Sport-Club at the Simmeringer Had on 6 June 1925 in front of 25,000 spectators, where they won the 1924–25 Austrian football championship title after their goalkeeper scored the winning goal.