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After eliminating Zrinjski, AEK Larnaca, Fiorentina, and Shakhtar Donetsk, Crystal Palace have just one hurdle to jump over before winning their first-ever European trophy.
That hurdle is called Rayo Vallecano, a team that will play in their first European final in history, just like the Eagles.
The two teams will meet on 27 May, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. The winner will receive European glory and a spot in the Europa League for next season.
With that in mind, we have prepared a full guide to Leipzig for Crystal Palace fans. In this article, we will explain how to get to the Red Bull Stadium, where to eat and drink, and more. Before that, you might also want to check our article on where to stay in Leipzig as well.
How many Crystal Palace fans are going to Leipzig?
Crystal Palace have been given an allocation of 11,372 tickets for the 2026 UEFA Conference League Final against Rayo Vallecano. These tickets were sold to eligible Season Ticket Holders and Members via the UEFA Ticketing Portal. You can find more details on the entire process on Crystal Palace's official website.
Furthermore, as the Official Travel Partner for Crystal Palace, Sportsworld have arranged official travel packages, including flights from Gatwick to Leipzig.
From 25 to 27 May, you can also visit the Fan Festival, which will be organized at Marktplatz in central Leipzig. Keep in mind that The Fan Festival is a neutral site, for fans and supporters from both teams. You can find more information about the festivities on UEFA's official site.
Where will Crystal Palace fans sit at the Red Bull Arena?
The seating at the Red Bull Arena is dependent on the type of tickets purchased through the UEFA's website, but the primary supporter area for Crystal Palace fans should be located in Sector D, which is located behind the goal, specifically blocks 26-30.
UEFA Conference League Final ticket update ⚠️
Ticket sales phases will open from Thursday, and will be on sale to Season Ticket Holders and Members who registered to buy tickets before the pre-advertised deadline, which has now closed.
Full selling order below.
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) May 12, 2026
Full fans' matchday guide for Leipzig
Where to eat & drink for Crystal Palace fans in Leipzig
Crystal Palace fans can enjoy plenty of great options in Leipzig when it comes to good food and great German beer. The average cost of a pint in the city is around £4.00, which is not cheap, but it's still less than what they would pay in London.
Some of the best Leipzig bars and restoraunts are as follows:
- Ratskeller (Lotterstraße 1) – Located in the city centre, this restaurant offers rustic atmosphere, great service, delicious food, and a variety of spirts and beers.
- Kolinar (Kolonnadenstraße 12) – This is Italian restaurant known for amazing food and cocktails. It is located on Kolonnadenstraße, which is a bit outside of the city centre.
- Gasthaus Barthels Hof (Hainstr. 1 Zentrum) – Located in the very heart of Zentrum, this tavern is the best way to experience regional foods and drinks.
How to get to the Red Bull Arena: Guide for Crystal Palace fans in Leipzig
Before you can get to the Red Bull Arena, you first have to get to Leipzig, so we have prepared a detailed guide for Crystal Palace on traveling to Leipzig.
Once you're in Leipzig, getting to the Red Bull Arena should be easy enough. The stadium is located near Leipzig's city centre (Zentrum), some 2.5 km from it, which is 20-30 minutes by foot. If you take a taxi from the city centre, you'll be at the stadium within minutes.
Meanwhile, if you want to use public transportation, there are a few different tram options. You can take lines 3, 7, 8, or 15, from the city centre or the main station (Hauptbahnhof).
Trams 54 and 56 are special lines that only operate on matchday, although it's not certain that this will also be the case for the Conference League final the way it is for Bundesliga matches hosted by RB Leipzig.
In any case, if you use public transportation, you should get out at Sportforum Sud or Sportforum Ost stations, which are located right next to the Red Bull Arena.