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Signal Iduna Park guide: Dortmund's Yellow Wall
Around 25,000 people standing in a single stand, in yellow and black, singing for 90 minutes: the Südtribüne is one of the wildest atmospheres in world football. Here's how to experience it.
- ≈ 81,000capacity
- ≈ 25,000standing on the Südtribüne
- U45light rail to the ground
- Includedtransport with your ticket
Getting to Dortmund
| Arriving at | Into the city | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Dortmund airport | Shuttle bus to the central station (Hauptbahnhof) | ≈ 25 min |
| Düsseldorf airport | Direct train to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | ≈ 1 h |
| By train | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, linked to Cologne, Frankfurt, Berlin, Amsterdam | varies |
Dortmund airport is mostly served by low-cost airlines; Düsseldorf and Cologne have many more flights, and the train does the rest.
From the centre to the ground
- U45 light rail: from the Hauptbahnhof to the Stadion stop. Careful: some trains terminate earlier at Westfalenhallen, so check the destination display.
- Other lines: U42 (Theodor-Fliedner-Heim) and U46 (Westfalenhallen) are also close.
- Trains: regional and special trains serve the Dortmund Signal Iduna Park stop on matchdays.
- On foot: about 35 to 40 minutes from the station, through the Kreuzviertel and its bars.
Top tip: on matchday, your BVB ticket is a return transport ticket on buses, trams and regional trains (2nd class, no supplement) across North Rhine-Westphalia. Before each match the club also posts travel info and engineering works on bvb.de.
Buying an official ticket
- Official ticket office on bvb.de: most seats go to season ticket holders, the rest sells very fast.
- BVB's official ticket exchange: season ticket holders resell their seats at face value. Your best chance; watch it as soon as resale opens for your match.
- European nights: the stadium goes all-seater (lower capacity), and demand stays high.
Avoid unofficial resale sites: the club can block tickets resold outside its channels.
Where to sit (or stand)
- Südtribüne: the Yellow Wall, standing. A unique experience, but you'll watch the match through flags: that's the price of the atmosphere.
- Westtribüne and Osttribüne: the seated side stands, with a perfect view of the Yellow Wall in action.
- Nordtribüne: opposite the Wall, with the away section.
Typical budget
- Getting to Dortmund (often via Düsseldorf or Cologne);
- Your match ticket, very reasonable at face value, especially standing;
- A night in Dortmund, cheaper than in the big capitals;
- Food, a sausage and a pre-match beer. Matchday transport is included in the ticket.
Our real costs will be published here after our test trip to Dortmund.
Around the match: museum and Borsigplatz
The German Football Museum is right opposite the central station: perfect the day before or the morning of the match. For the die-hards, Borsigplatz, north of the centre, is the neighbourhood where the club was born in 1909.
FAQ
How do I get to the Signal Iduna Park?
Take the U45 light rail from the central station to the Stadion stop, or walk for 35 to 40 minutes. Trains also serve the Dortmund Signal Iduna Park stop.
Does a BVB ticket include public transport?
Yes. On matchday it is a return ticket on buses, trams and regional trains across North Rhine-Westphalia.
How do I get a spot on the Südtribüne?
It's the most sought-after stand, mostly season ticket holders. Your best chance is the club's official ticket exchange, at face value.
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