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Allianz Arena guide: Bayern in Munich
Lit up red on match nights, the Allianz Arena is one of the most recognisable stadiums in the world. Tickets are scarce, but Munich is worth the trip. Here's how to get there, look for an official seat and enjoy the city.
- ≈ 75,000capacity
- 2005opened
- U6metro to Fröttmaning
- SüdkurveBayern's end
Getting to Munich
| Arriving at | Into the city | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Munich airport | S-Bahn S1 or S8 to the central station (Hauptbahnhof) or Marienplatz | ≈ 40 min |
| By train | München Hauptbahnhof, linked to Zurich, Vienna, Berlin, Frankfurt and Paris | varies |
The stadium is north of the city, on the way to the airport: a match on your arrival or departure day is very doable.
From the centre to the ground
- U-Bahn U6: towards Garching-Forschungszentrum, get off at Fröttmaning, about 15 minutes from Marienplatz. Then 10 to 15 minutes on foot along the esplanade.
- Transport ticket: Bayern match tickets do not include public transport. A Zone M ticket (single or day ticket) covers the trip from the centre; in a group, the group day ticket is cheapest.
- By car: not recommended, parking is limited and queues are long.
After the match the crowd is funnelled to Fröttmaning: expect a 20 to 30 minute wait, or linger around the lit-up stadium.
Buying an official ticket
Bayern matches almost always sell out, with a large majority of season ticket holders.
- Official ticket office on fcbayern.com: remaining seats go first to club members, often by ballot for big games.
- The club's official resale: season ticket holders resell seats at face value. A visitor's best chance; check it regularly.
- Become a member: annual membership is affordable and improves your odds, without guaranteeing anything.
- Hospitality: the safest route for a specific date.
Watch out: tickets resold outside official channels can be blocked. The name on the ticket may be checked.
Where to sit
- Südkurve: Bayern's fan end, standing, with the songs and tifos.
- Side stands (Ost and West): best view, higher prices.
- Nordkurve: opposite, with the away section.
The stadium has three steep tiers: the view is good everywhere, even at the very top.
Typical budget
- Getting to Munich;
- Your match ticket, often reasonably priced at face value if you get one;
- A night in Munich, much pricier during Oktoberfest (late September, early October);
- Transport, food and a beer in a Biergarten.
Our real costs will be published here after our test trip to Munich.
Also worth seeing: the Bayern museum
The FC Bayern museum, inside the Allianz Arena, tells the club's story and is open on non-match days too, often combined with a stadium tour. A good option if you can't get a match ticket.
Bonus: TSV 1860 and the Grünwalder
For a more down-to-earth match, TSV 1860 Munich play at the Grünwalder Stadion (about 15,000, much of it standing), the city's oldest ground, in the working-class district of Giesing. Take the U1 to Wettersteinplatz or Candidplatz, a few minutes on foot.
Tickets on tsv1860.de, far cheaper than for Bayern. Transport isn't included: buy an MVV Zone M ticket.
FAQ
How do I get to the Allianz Arena?
Take the U6 metro to Fröttmaning, about 15 minutes from Marienplatz, then walk 10 to 15 minutes.
Does a Bayern ticket include public transport?
No. Buy an MVV Zone M ticket (single or day ticket) to reach the stadium from the centre.
How can I get a Bayern ticket?
On fcbayern.com: remaining seats go first to members, and the club's official resale lets you pick up season ticket holders' seats at face value.
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