Red Bull Arena

The modern Red Bull Arena was opened in 2004 and was originally the home of FC Saschen Leipzig, who played there until 2009.

What is the Red Bull Arena capacity?

With a 47,069 capacity for league matches, it is the largest football stadium in East Germany.

The RB Arena – as it is known in UEFA competitions due to sponsorship regulations – is still connected to the old ground at the site, with bridges built over from the old Zentralstadion.

When did RB Leipzig move to the Red Bull Arena?

In July 2009, Red Bull took over the license of the small SSV Markranstädt team, who were immediately renamed RasenBallsport Leipzig (RB Leipzig).

This effectively new club immediately asked to move into the Zentralstadion and did so in March 2010, as the name was renamed the Red Bull Arena.

The roof of the stadium was also designed to make maximum noise for fans on matchday, with the floodlights integrated into the roof as well.

Outside the stadium, there has been a real push to make sure greenery and the plant life have not been neglected.

Red Bull Arena: 2006 World Cup and Euro 2024 host stadium

The Red Bull Arena is one of the more modern stadia in Germany, and has been used by the German national team on a few occasions. It was one of the venues chosen to host games at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, hosting five games in total.

It asw also one of the stadia that was chosen to host games at the European Championships in the summer of 2024. The stadium played hosts to three group matches and one Round of 16 clash.

Tickets for the stadium tour of the Red Bull Arena are available to purchase at the stadium and online.

There are usually three tours a day, which take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Tour tickets are a reasonable price at €10.

The tour covers the club’s museum, pitchside views and the dressing rooms. At the end of the tour, guests are invited to visit the club shop.

As the club are relatively new, this is a tour that is different from many of the others around Europe that focus on what’s come before. Instead, Leipzig like to look at what’s to come in the future.

Match day tickets can be purchased online or at the stadium. Depending on who RB Leipzig are playing, ticket availability can vary. Games against Bayern Munich, for example, will always sell out.

When tickets are available, prices can vary, too. Tickets in the PK1 area are priced at €55, while they start to go down via each area. PK2 is €49 standard, while kids can get a ticket for just €15 in this section.

The cheapest ticket you can purchase is in PK9, where you can buy a ticket at just €16, while kids tickets in this section are just €8

You can find these prices and purchase tickets here at RB Leipzig’s club website.

The Red Bull Arena is easily accessible from Leipzig’s city centre, with a wide range of transportation options available for football fans who are making the trip to the venue.

Located east of the city, it is only a 20-minute walk from there to the stadium. But if you don’t fancy the two-kilometre walk, then the tram can leave you only five minutes away from the stadium, leaving from the main railway station, Leipzig Hbf. Tram 3, 7 or 15 are the numbers you should look out for.

The away section at the Red Bull Arena is situated in the south-east corner of the stadium which provides an excellent view of the action.

Most of the atmosphere comes from sections B and D behind both goals and they are strictly for home supporters only. Interestingly, though, there are ‘mixed areas’ around the stadium where all supporters are welcome.

There is no designated car park for away fans, and there are limited spaces for everyone, so it is advised to travel via public transport.

There are plenty of bars and restaurants to visit near the stadium and in the city of Leipzig. Three good bars for football fans in Leipzig:

• Arena Sportsbar – Am Sportforum 2, 04105 Leipzig, Germany
• Bobby’s Pub – Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße 3, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
• Champions Leipzig – Brühl 33, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

As well as plenty of places to eat and drink, Leipzig has plenty of places to stay and at reasonable prices as well.

But if you are looking to stay close to the stadium and don’t fancy a long walk to and from your hotel, then the Hotel Arena City is perfect for visiting fans.

A little bit further afield but still in touching distance of the stadium, the La Casa Hotel is another great option, located in the heart of Leipzig city centre, it gives away fans a chance to take in the city whilst visiting Leipzig.

Record Attendance:

47,069 RB Leipzig 2–1 1. FC Union Berlin (20th April 2022, DFB-Pokal semi-final) | 47,069 RB Leipzig 3–5 FC Bayern Munich (30th July 2022, Super Cup)

Average Attendance:

2023-2024: 45,057 (Bundesliga)
2022-2023: 45,643 (Bundesliga)
2021-2022: 22,124 (Bundesliga)

There are facilities for the disabled in all sections of the stadium, for both home and away fans, with lifts available for wheelchair users and dedicated spots for those who need them.

To be able to use these, it is advised to contact the club before hand so they can plan before arrival and accommodate.

One could say that every opponent of RB Leipzig is a rival due to the level of hatred towards the manner in which the club was formed.

In recent years, they have developed a rivalry with both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, simply because of their success on the field.

In Leipzig’s first season in the Bundesliga, Dortmund fans boycotted going to the Red Bull Arena in protest to RB Leipzig’s ownership model. This has since added spice to this fixture.

Borussia Dortmund’s feelings towards Leipzig have made Jurgen Klopp’s decision to join Red Bull as their Head of Soccer an unpopular one in Germany. It will be interesting to see how the rivalry continues to pan out from here onwards with the former Dortmund coach at the helm.