England managed to find a way past Slovakia last Sunday, setting up a quarter-final tie against Switzerland at Euro 2024.
The Three Lions are unbeaten against the Swiss for 43 years and will be looking to continue that record on Saturday evening at the Düsseldorf Arena.
Gareth Southgate’s team will kick off at 5pm BST on Saturday, 6 June, ahead of the Netherlands-Turkey quarter-final three hours later in Berlin.
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How to get to Düsseldorf Arena?
There are numerous ways to get to the Düsseldorf Arena, but public transport is advised for Euro 2024 matches. People who have tickets for matches at the stadium are able to travel on the VRR (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr) and VRS (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg) networks for free as part of a 36 Hour Travel Pass.
UEFA say that the pass is valid from 06:00 on matchday and expires at 18:00 the next day. It is worth noting that the gates at the stadium open three hours before kick-off, which for England’s game on Sunday will be 3pm local time.
From the city centre, fans should take the U-Bahn line U78 and get off at Sportpark Nord/Europaplatz or Merkur Spiel-Arena/Messe Nord. This journey takes around 15 minutes and is then only a short walk to the stadium.
Walking from the city centre to the arena takes approximately 75 minutes, so the metro is the recommended form of transport. You can find additional information on how to get to the arena here.
Düsseldorf Arena Capacity
The capacity for Fortuna Düsseldorf league matches is 54,500, while the stadium can hold up to 66,000 people for concerts. For Euro 2024, the capacity of the venue has been reduced to 47,000.
Spain’s group stage match against Albania saw 46,586 fans in attendance, which was the highest number at this stadium in the three group games hosted here in this year’s competition. France’s 1-0 win against Austria saw just over 46,000 people attend, while that number dropped to just under 44,000 for Slovakia’s match against Ukraine.
Düsseldorf Arena Seating Plan
The four stands at the Düsseldorf Arena all have hospitality and business lounges. In the main stand, there are boxes for 12 people, while in the West Stand, there is a business club that can accommodate over 1,200 guests. In the East, there are hospitality boxes with an overall capacity of 300 people, with similar services provided in the South Stand for 180 guests.
You can view your seat in the stadium using the following link: https://aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/venue/Merkur+Spiel-Arena/sections/
Düsseldorf Arena Parking
Parking is available at the Düsseldorf Arena for £24, but fans must pre-book their space before Saturday’s match. UEFA advise against driving to the stadium, but if it is essential, they ask supporters to share a car with friends and family. Pre-booking is mandatory, and cars without a pass will not be able to park at the stadium.
For supporters travelling with a camper or motorhome, there are parking spots available at the Caravan Center at the stadium. You can book your space using the following link: https://messe-parken-duesseldorf.de/en/events/euro2024-caravancenter
There are many public car parks and parking facilities for supporters with disabilities in Düsseldorf. There is a map with the best locations for accessible parking here.