Home Deluxe Arena

Home Deluxe Arena is a compact, modern ground that provides a great away-day experience for travelling supporters.

Opened in 2008, it has a capacity of 15,000 and is fully covered. That capacity is split between 6,215 standing room tickets and 8,785 seated tickets.

Away fans are based in the north-east area of the stadium, with the official allocation made up of standing blocks E and F and seated block G.

Paderborn’s support has grown considerably in recent years, with the club averaging more than 14,000 at each home game over the past two seasons and that is set to increase following their promotion to the Bundesliga.

The atmosphere at the Home Deluxe Arena is driven by the Sudtribune Paderborn and some of the chants you can expect to hear at games include:

• Paderborn, Paderborn, Paderborn
• Hier regiert der SCP
• Paderborner Jungs
• 1907, das ist unser SCP
• Auf geht’s Paderborner Jungs
• Schiess ein Tor fur uns

For the best view, the Westtribune Stand is the obvious choice, particularly for those who prefer to sit and have a good central view of the pitch.

For atmosphere, however, the Sudtribune is the place to be with the main standing support concentrated in blocks N, O, P and Q.

The away sections are:

• Blocks E and F – standing
• Block G – seated

The stadium is located outside Paderborn city centre, so fans will find a great range of pubs there before and after the game.

The Paderborner Brauhaus is one of the best options as it is a traditional brewery which also has a large beer garden.

The Auld Triangle is a popular Irish pub in the centre of Paderborn which offers a large selection of drinks. It also has live music, karaoke, pub quizzes on occasion, making it a particularly lively option for football fans.

Paderborn has plenty of places to eat in the city centre, although there are fewer options right next to the stadium.

For traditional local food and beer, the Paderborner Brauhaus is an ideal choice which offers local Westphalian dishes, steaks, salads and fish. It is also a good place to sample local beer.

Beer has been brewed in Paderborn since 1852 and fans looking to experience the local culture should make time to enjoy a Paderborner beer.

There are also multiple food and drink outlets inside the Home Deluxe Arena, with a pizza stand among the newer additions.

Getting to Home Deluxe Arena is relatively straightforward, either by car or public transport.

By bus

The Arena/Almeauen bus stop is directly next to the ground and is served by the number 4 and 6 buses.

On matchdays, shuttle buses also operate and supporters with a match ticket can use the PaderSprinter local bus network free of charge from two hours before until two hours after the game.

By train

Paderborn Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station and is well connected to the majority of big German cities.

The best way to get from the station to the Home Deluxe Arena is by bus, with routes 4 and 6 going directly from Paderborn Hauptbahnhof to the Arena/Almeauen bus stop.

By car

For drivers approaching on the A33, the recommended exit is Paderborn-Elsen. From there, follow the B1 towards Detmold/Bad Lippspringe before taking the signed Home Deluxe Arena exit.

The main stadium car park is free, subject to availability. If full, supporters can go to the Nixdorf Park & Ride facility, where shuttle buses run to the stadium.

The Home Deluxe Arena provides dedicated facilities for disabled supporters, including specific seating arrangements. There are also dedicated places and assistance available for supporters with hearing impairments, including a special communication service for relevant matchday information.

The club has a dedicated disability fan representative who can assist supporters with questions about accessibility and matchday arrangements.

Increased demand for Paderborn tickets is expected this season following the club’s return to the top flight and they have introduced a new random lottery system for the 2026-27 campaign.

Members will be able to buy up to two tickets to home matches, while families can purchase up to four tickets.

Using Paderborn’s online ticket portal, fans can pick their first and second choice category and tickets will be allocated two weeks before the game.

The allocation is based on membership length and the number of tickets that have been purchased during the season.

Prices for adult tickets range between €16,60 and €53,10, while cheaper tickets are available for younger supporters.

The Home Deluxe Arena currently has a capacity of 15,000, split between 8,785 seats and 6,215 standing places.

The current stadium layout is:

Westtribune – Main Stand
Osttribune – East Stand
Nordtribune – North Stand
Sudtribune / Wilfried-Finke-Tribune – South Stand

Stadium tours are available at Home Deluxe Arena, which last approximately 45-60 minutes and are generally limited to a maximum of 25 participants.

As tour dates and prices can vary, supporters should check the latest details with the club.

The Home Deluxe Arena opened in July 2008 and replaced the ageing Hermann-Lons-Stadion as SC Paderborn’s home.

Construction began in 2005 but was delayed by planning, legal and financing problems before the stadium was eventually completed.

The first match was a friendly against Galatasaray on 16 July 2008, while the official opening came four days later when Paderborn hosted Borussia Dortmund.

The stadium has had several names since opening, including paragon arena, Energieteam Arena and Benteler-Arena, before becoming the Home Deluxe Arena in 2022.

Renovations have taken place, with a new upper tier introduced in stages. The final sections opened in January 2024 and provided around 2,150 additional seats, although the overall capacity remained at 15,000 as standing capacity was reduced elsewhere.

Further changes were made for the 2025-26 season, when standing blocks D1 and D2 were converted into 800 additional seats. The lost standing capacity was redistributed to other standing areas, keeping the stadium’s overall capacity at 15,000.

Record attendance:

15,000 – SC Paderborn 07 vs Borussia Dortmund (20 July 2008)

The stadium’s first competitive fixture was a sell-out and Paderborn have regularly played in front of a full house over the years.

Average attendances:

2025-26: 14,522 (2. Bundesliga)
2024-25: 14,117 (2. Bundesliga)
2023-24: 13,128 (2. Bundesliga)
2022-23: 12,379 (2. Bundesliga)
2021-22: 6,326 (2. Bundesliga)
2020-21: 1,279 (2. Bundesliga) (COVID-19 restrictions)

Arminia Bielefeld

Paderborn’s main rivalry is with Arminia Bielefeld, with the fixture known as the Ostwestfalenderby.

The rivalry grew after Bielefeld’s relegation from the Bundesliga in 2009, with the two clubs regularly competing in the 2. Bundesliga.

Matches have regularly attracted full houses at the Home Deluxe Arena, with the last meetings all selling out.

SC Verl

SC Verl are another local rival, but the fixture does not carry quite the same weight as clashes with Bielefeld as the two clubs have only met once since 2003.

Interestingly, Verl played their home games at the Home Deluxe Arena for several years following their promotion to the 3. Bundesliga while they ground was being revamped.