RheinEnergieStadion

Away fans at the RheinEnergieStadion are situated in the northeast corner of the stadium. You get a good view of the pitch and the rest of the stadium from here. However, you are on the opposite side of the ground to Koln’s most hardcore support, so you won’t fully sample the atmosphere from this section.

Renovation works

The stadium has undergone renovation works over the years to keep it as modern as possible. The most recent work took place ahead of the 2006 World Cup when the running track was removed and the stands were brought closer to the pitch to help create a better atmosphere inside the stadium.

RheinEnergieStadion – Euro 2024 venue

The RheinEnergieStadion was one of the 12 host venues for Euro 2024 in Germany. Due to commercial reasons, the stadium will be known as the ‘Cologne Stadium’ for the duration of the tournament.

The RheinEnergieStadion was given four group stage matches, with England and Scotland both playing one match here, while one Round of 16 tie also took place at the arena.

FC Koln fans are known as some of the most in German football. They often bring carnival spirit into the stadium with nonstop singing, flag-waving and drumming. Their chants mix humour, loyalty and the deep pride of representing the city of Cologne.

Many of the FC Koln chants are simple, perfect for uniting thousands of voices on matchdays. With that,  below are some of the popular FC Koln chants.

• Come on, Effzeh!
• FC Koln, wir stehen zu dir
• Viva Colonia
• In unserm veedel
• Wir sind die Kolner Jungs

The exterior

If you’re lucky enough to see the FC Cologne stadium, the venue’s four huge steel towers are quite picturesque.

Nearer to the stadium, you’ll be able to appreciate the impressive structure of white columns supporting it. The walkways around the stadium are also fun to see.

The interior

When you’re inside the RheinEnergieStadion seating area, your attention will be drawn to the south stand, where circa 8,000 fans are usually housed.

South Stand

Like all stands inside the FC Koln ground, the south stand is split into two tiers; the bottom tier is for standing fans, with the upper tier seated.

North Stand

The north stand cuts a similar appearance, but the key difference is the absence of a standing section; both have the two famed steel towers visible from inside.

East and West Stands

Then you have the east and west stands that run down the length of the touchlines. Despite offering two tiers of seating, the side stands also have business lounges and VIP boxes running through the middle sections. The west stand also houses the media teams.

In total, there are nearly 50 lounges and 1,800 seats offered to business guests. The standard seating in these two stands offers great views of the pitch, with seats rising steeply angled from the playing surface to the near-transparent roof, further boosting the stadium’s atmosphere.

There are plenty of food and drink options inside the stadium, such as pizza stands, Bratwurst stalls and more. German beer is also served throughout the stadium.

For fans who want to enjoy a bite to eat and/or a drink before the stadium opens, here are three nearby options:

• My Way – Aachener Str. 415, 50933 Koln, Germany
• Em Ringströßje – Alter Militärring 13, 50933 Koln, Germany
• Taco Loco – Aachener Str. 702, 50933 Koln, Germany

There are also plenty of bars and restaurants in the centre of Cologne, but this is further out from the stadium and will mean either a long walk to the stadium or boarding public transport (more on that shortly).

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The FC Koln stadium is located outside the main city, approximately four miles away, which means accessing on foot is not the most suitable option.

By car

By car, from the city centre, head towards the stadium via Aachener Street before turning onto Friedrich-Schmidt-Straße. Upon arriving at the stadium, there is a fairly extensive range of car parks. In total, there are 7,500 spaces available.

Public transport

The other option is public transport, which is the most cost-effective. Train Line 1 has a stop named RheinEnergieStadion, which is, of course, the best option for stadium access. If you board at Neumarkt (in the centre), then your journey will take around 15 minutes.

Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bayer Leverkusen and Fortuna Düsseldorf are the main rivals of FC Köln.

Of the three teams, only Fortuna Düsseldorf will not play in the Bundesliga during the 2025/26 season. Die Flingeraner will play in the second tier of German football in the upcoming season after failing to secure promotion in 2024/25.

Rivalry with Borussia Monchengladbach is the fiercest of the three opponents and is popularly known as the Rhein Derby. The two teams are located just 30 miles apart in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Bayer Leverkusen are equally notable rival, with only 14 miles as the distance between the stadiums of the two teams.  Leverkusen are also located in the Rhine-Westphalia.

Moreover, the football rivalry between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Fortuna Düsseldorf is deeply rooted in culture. The two teams are located 27 miles apart.

Following recent renovation works at RheinEnergieStadion, the venue is now accessible to fans with various disabilities.

Currently, there are 100 wheelchair locations at RheinEnergieStadion. This includes spaces for those accompanying wheelchair users, all located in the East Stand close to the third row, blocks O2 and O7.

Disabled supporters are advised to book seats in the lower tiers.

Additionally, there are 20 seats for supporters with visual challenges, located in the East Stand, second row of block O6. These seats are fitted with 20 pairs of headphones.

Outside RheinEnergieStadion, there are 40 parking spaces for wheelchair users in car park S1. This is very convenient as it is located close to the stadium.

Toilets for disabled fans are also available at RheinEnergieStadion, located in the East Stand between blocks O4 and 05. For more information, visit the club website.

Tickets for matches at RheinEnergieStadion are available online on the official FC Koln website. You will be directed to the club’s online ticket shop to buy tickets for both home and away matches.

With the 2025/26 season set to start on 22 August 2025, FC Koln fans can now place ticket orders for listed matches.  Note that the ticket shop is open from 10:00 on the respective sale dates.

Supporters can purchase up to 10 tickets per order, with only two standing rooms available for such an order.

Most importantly, FC Koln sell match tickets to home fans in the following categories:

• Children aged 0 to 17 years
• Students and trainees aged 18 and 27 years
• Pensioners
• People with disabilities with a rating of 50 or more get discounts

However, eligibility for disability ticket discount is subject to verification through a photo ID.

FC Koln also has a ticket return and exchange police in line with the purchasing terms and conditions available on the club’s website.

FC Koln season tickets

FC Koln has limited season tickets to a maximum of 25,000. To qualify or be on the waiting list, one must register on the club’s website as a supporter.