Red Bull Arena

Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena is one of the biggest football stadiums in Austria, but its capacity varies based on the fixture that it is hosting. Bundesliga matches allow a crowd of up to 17,218 into the ground, a number that rises to 29,520 for UEFA competitions, and a total capacity of 31,895 was available during Euro 2008.

Visitors can expect a great atmosphere at Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena, with the home side’s most die-hard supporters taking up the north stand (Nord Kurve), opposite from the away end in the south stand.

The stadium itself features a two-tier structure, which includes an uninterrupted concourse that wraps around the entirety of the arena’s bowl.

Aside from great views of the action on the pitch, fans are also treated to great views of the alps beyond the raised roof.

Brawl breaks out as Red Bull Arena hosts public screening of World Cup match

Some 3,000 fans watched on from inside Red Bull Arena as Austria were beaten 2-0 by Argentina on June 22, and while the vast majority enjoyed a unique day out, some fans threatened to spoil the atmosphere.

One fan reportedly tried to snatch a microphone while Salzburg24 (S24) were conducting an interview, and a group of young men began fighting nearby, causing one individual to be taken to hospital.

The police were keen to stress that the event was a success overall, and that the incident was a minor mark on what was otherwise a positive memory for the people of Salzburg.

Given the distaste towards the Red Bull ownership of the club, many longstanding supporters – including the famous Nord Kurve ultras – refer to the club as Salzburg, and many fan chants make reference to the city and cultural identity while avoiding mentioning RB at all.

Red Bull Salzburg Hymne

Translated lyrics:

On the beautiful Salzach, there lies a city,
That has Mozart and world-class football.
Salzburg is the name of the team,
To whom we stay loyal
And for whom we’d also walk through fire.

Rainermarsch

Rainermarsch is an Austrian military song with ties to the Salzburg region that dates back to WWI. Its call to defend the city has seen it chanted by fans before matches and adopted as an unofficial anthem for the club.

Tifos are a regular sight at RB Salzburg matches, particularly on special occasions such as big European nights or a farewell for a fan-favourite player.

Andreas Ulmer farewell tifo

‘Nothing is bigger than the club’ Champions League tifo

There are a few spots in close proximity to Red Bull Arena Salzburg where you can grab a drink, but a much better selection of pubs can be found in the city centre.

The ground itself also serves drinks at ‘Fanpark West’, which also features a variety of food and entertainment for fans in the buildup to the game.

Some places to enjoy a pre-match drink near Red Bull Arena include:

• Raschhoffer’s Rossbrau – Alpenstrasse 48a, Salzburg, AT 5020
• Murphy’s Law Irish Pub – Gstaettengasse 33, Salzburg, AT 5020
• O’Malley’s – Rudolfskai 16, Salzburg, AT 5020
• Two Seasons Sportsbar – Hermann-Bahr-Promenade 2, Salzburg, AT 5020
• Augustiner Brau (Mullnerbrau) – Lindhofstrasse 7, Salzburg, AT 5020

Much like the options for drinking near the ground, there are far more eateries to be found in the city centre. That being said, Red Bull Arena does have an official restaurant (Bulls’ Corner), just keep in mind that it is only open to VIPs on matchdays.

Some spots to grab a bite near Red Bull Arena include:

• Bulls’ Corner – Stadionstrasse 4/2, Wals, AT 5071
• Glorious Bastards – Europastrasse 1, Europark, Salzburg, AT 5020
• Barenwirt – Mullner Hauptstrasse 8, Salzburg, AT 5020
• Sternbrau – Griesgasse 23, Salzburg, AT 5020

Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena is situated roughly 4.5 kilometres west of the city centre, though a match ticket will allow you free access to public transport in the stadium’s province from six hours before kickoff to the end of the day. With that in mind, most people will take the train or bus to the game.

By Bus

Fans in the city centre can catch bus lines 1 and 28 from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, getting off at the Klessheimer Allee or Klessheim Red Bull Arena stops close to the ground.

Buses on this route run around every 30 minutes, and the journey comes in at approximately 32 minutes not including the short (less than five-minute) walk after alighting.

Considering that your match ticket covers public transport, there is no need to purchase a separate bus ticket.

By S-Bahn (train)

Starting at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station, take the S2 or S3 train line to Salzburg Taxham Europark (5-8 minutes).

From there, you can either walk for 15 minutes to the stadium, or catch the number 1 bus just outside Taxham Europark to Klessheimer Allee.

The S-Bahn runs every 20-30 minutes, and the trip is covered by your match ticket.

By Car

If you are travelling directly to Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena, take the A1 motorway and exit as Klessheim, following it to the ground.

There are 2070 parking spaces at the stadium, which means there should be spaces available during domestic matches when the capacity is reduced, but it will be more tricky to secure a spot on packed European nights.

Keep in mind that driving in the Old Town district is restricted unless you are a local resident, a disabled driver or have a valid hotel booking. Unauthorised drivers face a fine of €80.

To avoid running afoul of the rules, it could be worth parking at the Messezentrum Salzburg car park just off the A1, and using the free public transport afforded by your match ticket.

Red Bull Salzburg are happy to answer any queries for fans with disabilities heading to Red Bull Arena, just get in contact with the club’s Disability Access Officer.

Email: [email protected]

RB Salzburg matches feature audio-descriptive commentary, while the stadium itself has 50 parking spaces reserved for wheelchair users in the East bus park

Ticket prices for RB Salzburg matches vary depending on the location of your seat in the stadium, as well as by age group and category.

Matchday ticket prices for 2026-27:

East Upper:

• Full Price: €47 (£40)
• Reduced: €39 (£33)
• Children (6-13): €21 (£18)

East & West Lower:

• Full Price: €45 (£38.50)
• Reduced: €37 (£32)
• Children (6-13): €19 (£16)

South Curve Lower:

• Full Price: €36 (£31)
• Reduced: €29 (£25)
• Children (6-13): €14 (£12)

Bullidikidz Curve:

• Full Price: €34 (£29)
• Reduced: €27 (£23)
• Teenscard (14-17): €13 (£11)
• Children (6-13): €6 (£5)
• Family card: €68 (£58)

Nordkurve Salzburg (Standing):

• Full Price: €25 (£21)
• Reduced: €20 (£17)
• Teenscard (14-17): €12 (£10)
• Children (6-13): €6 (£5)

Reduced pricing is available for students, apprentices, pensioners, civil servants and attendance servants, young people (from 14 to 17) and people with disabilities. Teenscard pricing is exclusive to the Bullidikidz Curve and Nordkurve, while Family card pricing is only applicable to the Bullidikidz Curve.

Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena sits some distance from the city centre, and as a result, attractions in the immediate vicinity of the ground are limited.

However, there are some interesting spots to check out nearby, and the city of Salzburg itself – especially the Old Town district – is definitely worth exploring if you are staying for more than just the match.

Schloss Klessheim (Klessheim Palace)

Schloss Klessheim is a baroque palace that boasts an immense amount of historical significance, serving as the summer residence of the Archbishops of Salzburg before Adolf Hitler used it to host the likes of Benito Mussolini.

The palace also hosted conferences during the Cold War, including a meeting between US President Richard Nixon and Austrian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky in 1972. As of today, the palace is home to Casino Salzburg.

Red Bull Hangar-7

This collection of historic aircraft and racing cars (including those from Red Bull’s Formula One and rally exploits) is free-to-view at Salzburg Airport.

The hangar is also part of a wider complex that features contemporary art exhibits and the Michelin-starred Ikarus restaurant.

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Situated above Old Town, Hohensalzburg Fortress is the largest fully preserved castle in Central Europe, standing since its construction began almost a thousand years ago under Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein in 1077.

The fortress’ interior houses multiple museums as well as the Golden Hall and Golden Chamber, iconic works of Gothic architecture. Visitors will also be wowed by the panoramic view of the Alps.

Mirabell Palace & Gardens

The building itself is a fine example of Baroque styling, but the gardens are famous the world over after being featured prominently in The Sound of Music, when Maria and the children dance around the fountain and run up and down the staircase. The gardens are open daily and free to enter.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart also played in the hall as a child, and concerts are held on most evenings between April and October, with tickets costing €35–48 (£30-41)

Mozart’s Birthplace

The legendary composer Mozart was born in a house on Getreidegasse 9 – a now-famous shopping street in Salzburg close to the Mirabell Gardens – on January 27, 1756, and a museum has operated there since the 19th century.

Visitors can see original instruments and documents from the period of Mozart’s life, as well as the original living quarters of the musician and his family.

RB Salzburg’s most heated rivalry is with SV Austria Salzburg, the club formed by fans that wanted to preserve the spirit and identity of the team from the era before Red Bull’s controversial takeover.

However, the two teams rarely face each other due to their disparity in divisions, and supporters of SV Austria Salzburg refuse to label clashes between the sides as a derby.

Elsewhere, RB Salzburg have dominated the Austrian Bundesliga for more than a decade, making the majority of rivalries relatively lacking in terms of competition.

Record Attendance (RB Salzburg) – 30,188

Various matches, including:

July 25, 2007: Red Bull Salzburg 1-0 Arsenal (friendly)

January 18, 2014: Red Bull Salzburg 3-0 Bayern Munich (friendly)

Average Attendances:

• 2025-26: 9,007 (Austrian Bundesliga)
• 2024-25: 9,271 (Austrian Bundesliga)
• 2023-24: 12,069 (Austrian Bundesliga)
• 2022-23: 12,376 (Austrian Bundesliga)
• 2021-22: 11,547 (Austrian Bundesliga)