Fan information for away game at VfB Stuttgart

GENERAL INFORMATION

We would like to advise you that it is recommended to wear neutral clothing or cover up visible Bayer 04 colours going to and from the game other than on the special train. This is for your own protection. This is independent advice and has no relation to the specific host club.

StadiUM

• Stadium opens: 17:30 CET – kick-off: 19:30 CET
• Away entrance: Gästeeingang
• Away blocks: 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65
• The usual security checks will take place on entering the stadium
• Alcohol checks are possible at any time - people under the influence of alcohol may be refused entry /legal limit: 1.0
• Storage facilities are available in the away section, there is limited capacity
• There is a strict smoking ban throughout the stadium/in the stands
• By purchasing a ticket, the currently valid stadium regulations for the MHP Arena and the General Ticket Terms and Conditions (ATGB) at VfB Stuttgart are accepted
• Stadium regulations at the MHP Arena (in German)
• General ticket terms and conditions at VfB Stuttgart (in German)

prohibited items

• Bags and rucksacks bigger than A4 size
• Far-right ideology and associated symbols
• Food and drink brought in
• Professional cameras
• Power banks
• Stick umbrellas
• Cannabis consumption and possession

match tickets/ MATCHDAY TICKET OFFICE

• Ticket sales in Leverkusen have finished.
• Matchday ticket office not open on day of the game
• Print@home tickets must be printed off and carried or displayed on smartphones

Important ticket information: If you have not received your ticket by Friday, 14 March at 14.00 or have misplaced your ticket, please contact the Bayer 04 service centre. On the day of the match, we as fan support have NO possibility of helping you if you do not have a ticket.

FAN PARAPHERNALIA

• Permitted items:
  • Flags up to max. 1.5 metre pole length and with hollow plastic tube (PVC).
  • Fan club banners and fence flags (providing space is available - emergency exits must be kept clear)
  • For other fan materials please submit an email in advance to fanbetreuung@bayer04.de
• Banner and materials checks
  • Material channel to the right of away entrance
  • With three members of the Fan Liaison team

guide for people with disabilities

• Registration for away wheelchair spaces is via our disability fan liaison officer Andreas ‘Paffi’ Paffrath (Tel.: 0049 (0)214 / 8660-860 / Email: paffi@bayer04.de)
• Further information available in German in the Bundesliga guide "Barrierefrei ins Stadion": VfB Stuttgart

directions & PARKing

• Travelling by coach
  
  • Coaches must be registered with number plate by two days before the game at the latest via email to fanbetreuung@bayer04.de to ensure smooth operation on the day
  • Satnav address: Benzstraße, 70372 Stuttgart
  • Cost: Free of charge
• Travelling by nine seaters & cars
  
  • Directions for travelling by nine seaters/cars:
  • Satnav address: MHPArena, Mercedesstraße 87, 70372 Stuttgart
  • Car park P7 address: Martin-Schrenk-Weg, 70372 Stuttgart
  • Cost: Free of charge
• Travelling by public transport
  
  • Inner city: Light rail system:
    • Line U1 to Mercedesstraße o Wilhelmsplatz, line U11 special service for big events to NeckarPark (stadium) Line U13 to Wilhelmsplatz in Stuttgart Bad Cannstatt
  • Bus:
    • Line 56 to NeckarPark (stadium)
  • S-Bahn:
    • Line S1 direct to NeckarPark (Mercedes-Benz), then five minutes by foot to away end
    • Line S2 to Bahnhof Bad Cannstatt
    • Line S3 to Bahnhof Bad Cannstatt
    • Walk from Bahnhof Bad Cannstatt via Daimler - und Mercedesstraße in the direction of Mercedes Benz Arena. Turn left at Benzstraße for the away end. Travel by S-Bahn line 1 to the Neckarpark stop is the recommended route to the away end
  • The match ticket includes travel on local transport
• Information on travelling to the stadium is available HERE

catering

• Food and drink are available in the away end
• Cash or cashless payments accepted

RUCKSacks & bags

• Bags and rucksacks up to A4 size
• Storage facilities are available, limited capacity

cAMERAs

• Video and audio material recording for private purposes only
• NO professional equipment (e.g. telephoto lenses, additional bags, additional lenses, tripods, screw-mountable cameras)

HELPLINE: THE 'Dächle' Team

VfB Stuttgart has an awareness team in action for every home matchday. The members of this team provide a safe contact point. If you feel ill at ease, pestered or harassed you can reach the Dächle team on the following number: 0049 (0)151 44 533 832.

BAYER 04 mobile FAN SHOP

Our mobile Bayer 04 fan shop will again be available for this away game. You can find it at the away end. You can get current Bayer 04 fan merchandise from our colleagues.

contacts & further Information

• Your on-site Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team contacts: Lucia ‘Lucy’ Thum, Lisa Ciupka and Fabian Sauer
• Fan Liaison mobile phone on the matchday: 0049 (0)152 22 880 104
• Contact for Fanprojekt Leverkusen e.V.: Daniela Frühling

If you require further information, we will keep you up-to-date on Facebook and Instagram.

Any questions before travelling? Then please send an email to fanbetreuung@bayer04.de.

We wish you a safe journey and a good match!

Best regards from the Fan House,
Lisa, Lucy, Moritz and Sebo
fanbetreuung@bayer04.de
March 2025