Mewa Arena

The Mewa Arena has become one of the most popular stadiums in Germany for visiting fans. Located in Mainz, which is centrally situated in Germany, it is easily accessible for those travelling to watch a match. The stadium is known for its vibrant atmosphere.

Away fans are typically located behind one of the goals on the left side of the field. The usual allocation for away fans is around 3,500, with entry through blocks H, I, and J. Most of the away section features safe standing, which enhances the overall atmosphere in the stadium.

As a modern facility, the concourse in the away section is spacious, allowing fans to purchase food and drinks from kiosks throughout the match.

The following are the most popular FSV Mainz 05 chants, often sung by fans during home matches:

• Ole FSV Mainz 05
• Super Mainzer
• Schalalala FSV Mainz 05
• Am Rosenmontag bin ich geboren
• Mainz 05 Liebe meines Lebens

The Mewa Arena is a relatively new stadium in west-central Germany. The stadium opened in 2011, has a capacity of 34,034 and is very compact, which helps with the atmosphere inside the stadium. The fans are close to the pitch, unlike other modern stadiums, which makes the ground appear smaller than it is from the inside.

From the outside, the stadium is recognisable from miles away due to its location and design. The location is fascinating in that it is surrounded by wheat fields, making it the sole attraction of the area. In terms of design, the stadium looks like a giant red box, which looks spectacular at night games when the lights are on.

The stadium is multi-purpose but is predominantly used for Mainz home matches. It has had several names over the past 13 years, with the club frequently offering sponsorship rights to different companies. It first opened as the Coface Arena before being renamed the Opel Arena. Then, in 2021, it was named the Mewa Arena.

The Mewa Arena was built with atmosphere in mind, and there are 13,700 standing tickets available for every Bundesliga match.

The Mewa Arena is located on the western edge of Mainz, approximately four kilometres from the city centre and the main railway station. Due to this distance, it could take almost an hour to walk there, making public transport nearly essential for getting to the stadium. Additionally, the arena is surrounded by fields, which adds to the challenge of reaching it.

By bus

If you’re coming from Mainz, your first step is to get to Mainz railway station (Hauptbahnhof). From there, you can take several buses to the stadium: lines 54, 55, or 58. The journey will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes, depending on traffic, and all these buses stop at Kisselberg/Coface Deutschland, which is where you need to get off. Additionally, on match days, there are shuttle buses that run between the railway station and the stadium in both directions.

By car

If you are driving, take the A60 motorway and exit at junction 19, Mainz-Fintheim. From there, follow the signs towards Mainz-Zentrum for about 1.5 miles, and the stadium will be on your right. Parking can be challenging, but if you arrive early enough, you should be able to find a space on the road.

The best place to drink and eat before and after a Mainz match is definitely in the city centre itself, rather than close to the stadium. Mainz is a wonderful city packed full of bars and restaurants, particularly around the railway station and down the central stretch of Große Langgasse. Three bars that you should visit before a Mainz match are:

• l Onkel Willy’s Pub
• Nolan’s
• Eisgrub-Bräu

Eisgrub-Bräu is a particularly popular spot as it serves house beer in five-metre towers and metre-long sausages, making it the perfect place to set up shop if you are hungry and thirsty at the same time. In terms of other eateries in Mainz, check out these places:

• Bellpepper restaurant
• Wilma Wunder
• Mosch Mosch

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Mainz have been running stadium tours since the Mewa Arena opened in 2011. The tours include a look inside both dressing rooms, the dugouts and the press rooms. Each tour lasts around 90 minutes and can be booked directly through the official Mainz website.

Mewa Arena stadium tours cost €6 and can be booked via the email provided on the FSV Mainz 05 website.

If you are attending a match or an event at MEWA Arena and looking to explore nearby attractions, here are some top highlights within easy reach:

Gutenberg Museum

The Gutenberg Museum is one of the oldest museums in the world dedicated to history and printing. Here, you will have a chance to delve into Gutenberg’s revolutionary invention and explore a vast archive of printed work.

Mainz Cathedral

Also known as St. Martin’s Cathedral, this is a majestic Romanesque structure dating back to 975 AD -1009 AD. Mainz Cathedral is a must-see for visitors who love history and architecture.

It is approximately four kilometres from MEWA Stadium, so it would take about 10 to 15 minutes to drive to the Cathedral.

University of Mainz Botanical Garden

There is plenty to see at the 10-hectare University of Mainz Botanical Garden, which features up to 8,500 plant species. Notable themed sections such as alpine gardens, arboretum and greenhouses are ideal places for a peaceful morning or evening stroll.

The distance from MEWA Stadium to the Botanical Garden is approximately 2.5 kilometres.

St John’s Church (Johanniskirche)

This is the oldest church in Mainz, dating back to pre-910 AD. The church predates the Mainz Cathedral, yet retains its medieval charm.

Other notable attractions near Mainz MEWA Stadium are:

• Staatstheatre Mainz
• St. Stephan’s Church
• Roman Theatre Ruins

The record attendance at the stadium is a sellout of 33,305, which has been hit several times since the stadium opened in 2011.

Average attendance

2024/25: 32,390 (Bundesliga)

2023/24: 30,690 (Bundesliga)

FSV Mainz  05 have two main local rivals, namely Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

A clash with 1. FC Kaiserslautern, popularly known as Rhein-Main-Derby or Pfalz-Derby, is the fiercest of the competitions due to the geographical proximity of the two clubs.

The rivalry with Eintracht Frankfurt is also known as Rhein-Main-Derby, given that both clubs are only 40 kilometres apart.

SV Darmstadt 98 are also a notable rival of Mainz, with just 30 kilometres being the distance between the two clubs. This encounter is popularly known as the Sudhessen-Derby.

Tickets for Mainz games aren’t the cheapest in Germany, especially for the most high-profile matches. Prices vary depending on where you want to sit in the stadium and who Mainz are playing. The price list is as follows

Category 1 matches: €17-€69

Category 2 matches: €15-€57

Category 3 matches: €13-€47

Tickets for Mainz matches can be bought via the club’s website or via the ticket office at the stadium.