Stadium · Soccer
Allianz Arena
The Allianz Arena is the most recognisable stadium exterior in Europe, a cushion of inflated plastic panels that lights up after dark and can be seen from the motorway on the approach into Munich. Inside it is steep, loud and very well organised, with the Südkurve terrace behind one goal generating most of the noise. The German model shows here in ways visiting fans notice immediately: cheap terrace tickets, beer served properly, and a match ticket that usually covers your public transport.
Approximate Bundesliga figure including the standing terrace. UEFA fixtures convert the terrace to seats and the all-seated capacity is meaningfully lower.
What happens here
The teams and events that put this venue on a fan travel itinerary.
Home teams
Major events
- Bundesliga
- UEFA Champions League
- DFB-Pokal
- UEFA finals and tournament fixtures
How it got here
The history that still shapes what you see on a visit.
Bayern shared the Olympiastadion, built for the 1972 Games, with local rivals 1860 Munich for decades, and both clubs disliked its running track and open bowl. The Allianz Arena was built jointly for the 2006 World Cup and opened in 2005 with the exterior able to light up in each club’s colour. 1860 Munich left in 2017, and the building has been Bayern’s alone since, lighting red.
Getting there
Including what changes on the way out, which is usually the harder half.
Transit summary
U-Bahn line U6 to Fröttmaning is the only sensible route, followed by a ten to fifteen minute walk across a raised esplanade that funnels the whole crowd toward the ground. From Marienplatz in the centre the journey takes about twenty minutes. Trains run frequently before and after fixtures and the system absorbs the crowd well, but the esplanade itself is the bottleneck rather than the trains.
Parking and rideshare
There is a very large multi storey car park under and beside the stadium, but it needs to be pre-booked for most fixtures and exiting onto the A9 after a sell out is slow enough to erase any time saved. Rideshare is not a common option here and pickup is pushed away from the arena. The U6 is the default for almost everyone.
Where to stay, eat and drink
Nearby hotel areas
- Munich Altstadt and Marienplatz (best base, 20 minutes on the U6, everything walkable otherwise)
- Schwabing (best bars and restaurants, directly on the U6, closer to the ground)
- Maxvorstadt (museums and student bars, good value, one change to the U6)
- Near Hauptbahnhof (widest hotel range and best for onward trains, slightly rough at street level)
- Fröttmaning and the northern suburbs (closest to the stadium, business hotels, nothing to do otherwise)
Bars and restaurants nearby
- There is essentially nothing at Fröttmaning beyond the stadium itself, so plan the drink before you travel
- Schwabing along Leopoldstraße, the best pre-match area on the U6 line
- The Altstadt beer halls, traditional and busy, twenty minutes from the ground
- Viktualienmarkt and its beer garden for an afternoon before an evening kickoff
Tours and visits
The arena runs guided tours and a separate FC Bayern Museum, and the two are usually sold as a combined ticket. Tour routes are shortened or suspended around fixtures and the museum keeps its own hours, so check both for your specific date.
Practical tips
Planning a visit to Allianz Arena
- Your match ticket normally includes public transport in the Munich network on the day of the game. Check the ticket conditions rather than buying a separate fare.
- The Südkurve is standing for Bundesliga fixtures and is converted to seating for UEFA competition. The same seat number is a different experience depending on the competition.
- Bundesliga fixtures are usually confirmed further ahead than in England, but broadcast still moves kickoff times. Verify before booking.
- The stadium is cashless. Beer and food need a card or the stadium payment card, not euros.
- The esplanade from Fröttmaning is exposed and Munich gets genuinely cold from November. The walk is longer than it looks on a map.
Bags, security and accessibility
Bag size limits are enforced at the perimeter and there is no storage facility, so travel light. Accessible places and commentary are available and are allocated through the club in advance. The stadium is cashless inside, including the beer kiosks, and uses a stored value card system for some fixtures.
Related teams
Clubs that play here, and others we cover in the same city
Related destinations
The wider city guide around this venue
Related competitions
How the leagues and championships behind this actually work
Where to go next
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the Allianz Arena?+
Take U-Bahn line U6 to Fröttmaning, then walk ten to fifteen minutes across the esplanade. It is about twenty minutes from Marienplatz in the city centre.
Is public transport included with a Bayern ticket?+
Match tickets normally include travel on the Munich network on matchday, which is standard practice in German football. Check the conditions printed on your specific ticket before buying a separate fare.
Can I stand at a Bayern match?+
Yes, for Bundesliga and domestic cup fixtures the Südkurve is a standing terrace and the cheapest ticket in the ground. UEFA rules require all-seated stadiums, so for Champions League matches the terrace is converted to seats.
Last updated August 19, 2026
Sources and verification
- MVV Munich public transport network information
- Allianz Arena official stadium, tour and access information
Capacity figures are approximate and configuration-dependent. Transit routes, bag policies, and tour access change around fixtures and construction. Verify before travel.
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