Hoffenheim away section: Guide for Spurs fans at PreZero Arena

On Thursday, 23 January, Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Germany to take on Hoffenheim in the Europa League.

Spurs have had a mixed record in Europe this season, winning three, drawing two and losing one. Meanwhile, the hosts have only won once, meaning they are 26^th in the Europa League table.

For the travelling Spurs fans, this will be the first time they have seen their team play at the PreZero Arena. For all key information relating to the Hoffenheim away section and what to expect from Sinsheim, our guide below has you covered.

Matchday – Getting to the stadium

Sinsheim has no specific designated airport, meaning the majority of Spurs fans will land at Stuttgart Airport – approximately 40 miles away from PreZero Arena.

From Stuttgart Airport to Sinsheim it is around a two-and-a-half-hour journey. At the airport, supporters should head towards Flughafen/Messe and go on the S2 route of the S-Bahn to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (tief), getting off at Stuttgart Main Station. From here, take the two-minute walk to Stuttgart Central Station and get on the ICE560 to Bruchscal.

At Bruchscal, get on the S2 to Kaiserslautern Hbf, exiting the service at Wiesloch-Walldorf. From here it is a seven-minute walk that will see you end up at Wiesloch, SWEG Betriebshof.

Two more buses are then required – first the 799 into Sinsheim itself and then the 771. Finally, a nine-minute walk will see you arrive at the PreZero Arena.

Who are Hoffenheim?

Hoffenheim were promoted to the Bundesliga in 2008 and have since established themselves as a regular member of the German top flight. Ten years after their promotion to the Bundesliga, they finished third, qualifying for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League for the first time.

Domestically, Die Kraichgauer have struggled this season, though. After 17 matches, they sit 16^th, only five points ahead of bottom side VfL Bochum. In the Europa League, they haven’t fared much better, winning only one of their six games.

Where is the Hoffenheim away section?

The Hoffenheim away section is located in the northeast corner of the ground, with visiting supporters taking up blocks G1-G2 and H1-H2. This includes a mixture of seated and standing tickets.

What is the Hoffenheim away section like?

The PreZero Arena opened in 2009, and, as a result, the views inside the stadium from all four sides of the ground are impressive. A notable aspect of Hoffenheim’s home stadium is the elevated stands, providing supporters with an excellent view of the action, especially in the West and East stands.

In the north-east section of the PreZero Arena, where the away fans are located, just over 9% of the allocation has restricted views. It can be hard to see the action at the south-west corner of the ground from the away end, but it is also the perfect location to celebrate if the visiting team scores a goal at the northern end.

Best pubs in Hoffenheim for Spurs fans

Sinsheim is a small town with a population of just over 36,000, and, as a result, there are not too many pre-match bar and restaurant options in and around the PreZero Arena. A few places worth visiting include:

• QUINTS – Cafe | Restaurant | Lounge – Bahnhofstraße 14, 74889 Sinsheim, Germany
• Imbiß Zum Elfmeter Sinsheim – In der Au 12-14, 74889 Sinsheim, Germany
• Rock Cafe Sinsheim, Karlspl. 8, 74889 Sinsheim, Germany (Cash only)

Tottenham allocation for Hoffenheim away

Spurs have been given an allocation of 2,866 for this Europa League match. All the tickets have now sold out. The breakdown of the allocation is as follows:

• Standing – 850
• Restricted view – 261
• Wheelchair user tickets – 10
• Ambulant seating – 9