MHPArena tickets: Information, prices and news

The MHP Arena in Stuttgart has been an integral part of the cityscape for over 90 years. Records have been set here and unforgettable football matches have been played. A lot has happened since it opened in 1933. But one thing has been guaranteed ever since: The best atmosphere at VfB’s home matches.

Here you will find all the important facts about the Neckarstadion and find out how to get tickets for VfB’s home matches. We also have valuable tips on VIP visits to the stadium and offers for special guided tours.

Current MHPArena Tickets

The MHP Arena and VfB Stuttgart are inseparable. The stadium has changed its name several times over the course of its history. However, VfB has been playing its home matches here for over 90 years.

Here you can find tickets for upcoming home matches in the Bundesliga, upcoming DFB Cup matches and top Champions League clashes.

Ticket information for the VfB Stuttgart stadium

In the MHP Arena, you can choose between one of the 49,224 seats or opt for one of the 11,225 standing places. There are also special offers for children and young people in the stadium with the special Fritzle and REWE family blocks. The tickets for these are usually slightly cheaper. Blocks 75, 76, 81 and 82 are ideal for spending a relaxed family afternoon together with the younger fans.

Blocks 31 to 37 are reserved for all full-blooded fans. The fan area stands for pure support, which is why you must expect visibility restrictions due to banners and flags in these seats.

All VfB Stuttgart home matches are subject to protected advance booking. During this phase, only season ticket holders and club members have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets. Due to the high demand, there are often only a few tickets available for free advance sales. Advance sales take place online via the ticket shop, by telephone via the ticket hotline and in person at the fan shop and fan centre.

Stadium tour and events in Stuttgart’s MHP Arena: an overview

VfB Stuttgart offers various fan tours of the stadium. Here you have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes and feel like the stars of the team for once. In addition to the classic fan tour, there are also special offers for children, wheelchair users and VIP guests. Matchday tours are also offered at some home matches.

• Matchday tour: 27 Euro for adults, discounts for children
• VIP tour (only bookable for groups of 15 or more): 19 euro for adults, discounts for children
• Kids’ tour: 11 euro for adults, discounts for children

Public guided tours only take place on Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 and 14:00. Pre-booking is essential and is possible up to 30 minutes before the start of the tour. Bookings can be made either directly online via the VfB shop or on site at the VfB fan centre. The meeting point for the tours is next to the VfB fan centre at the stadium entrance gate 9.

In addition to the VfB matches, the MHP Arena in Stuttgart is also regularly filled with other events. Concerts and performances by comedians ensure a full house and generate additional income for the stadium operators.

Visitor information for the Stuttgart Arena

On match days, the stadium usually opens 120 minutes before kick-off. Glasses and bottles may not be brought into the stadium. Access with umbrellas, walking frames or folding chairs is also prohibited. Fans can only be admitted with a valid paper or e-ticket.

There are 170 wheelchair spaces available in the MHP Arena with corresponding seats for accompanying persons. In addition, 30 further seats have been specially adapted for visually impaired people and their companions. The seats are equipped with headphones and the match will be presented live by commentators from SWR1. Access to these seats is via Block 75 in the Untertürkheimer Kurve.

The so-called wheelchair retreat is available for wheelchair users before and during the match. Here, fans can cool down in summer or warm up in winter. There are also barrier-free toilets throughout the stadium. Of course, disabled fans can also take part in stadium tours.

VIP tickets for the Neckarstadion

In the MHP Arena, you can of course also experience VfB’s home matches in a very special setting. Secure a VIP package and the best seats in the entire stadium. Fans can choose between a visit to the MECHATRONIK Württemberg Lounge and Club 1893 VIP areas.

The MECHATRONIK Württemberg Lounge offers a “Hintertor-Perspektive” perspective, which is quite unusual for a VIP area. The area can accommodate over 500 guests in total. The Club 1893, on the other hand, is located at the level of the halfway line and promises the best view of the action. Around 350 guests can be seated here. True to the motto “small but nice”, you can experience the match up close here. The stadium has a total of 66 boxes with a fully glazed front and heated outdoor seats. There is space for a maximum of 24 guests per lounge.

In both VIP areas, you can expect exclusive catering from the buffet as well as your own parking space within walking distance of the stadium. You can enjoy food and drink two hours before kick-off and 90 minutes after the final whistle.

Interesting facts about the MHP Arena Stuttgart

Construction work on the MHP Arena in Stuttgart began in 1929 and the stadium was originally built for the 15th German Gymnastics Festival. Today’s VfB Stuttgart Arena was officially opened on 23 July 1933. In its original state, the stadium had a total capacity of around 40,000 spectators. VfB played its first home match on 20 August 1933 against Schalke 04.

Over the years, the capacity limit was repeatedly extended. At the end of the 1950s, the Neckarstadion could hold an impressive 100,000 spectators. However, the capacity was then reduced again for the 1974 World Cup. Following a further renovation, the stadium now “only” holds 60,058 fans. This means that the home of VfB Stuttgart is still one of the largest stadiums in the German Bundesliga.

Legendary matches were played in the Stuttgart arena several years ago. In 1959, for example, the final of the European Cup of Champions took place. At that time, Real Madrid met Stade Reims. The DFB Cup final was last held in Stuttgart in 1981. VfB also reached the final of the UEFA Cup in the 1980s. The home match ended in a 3:3 draw on 17 May 1989.

But it’s not just football that is celebrated here. In 1976, the MHP Arena Stuttgart also hosted the first open-air concert in a German stadium. None other than the Rolling Stones were cheered on at the time. In 1939, a record that still stands today was also broken. Back then, the boxing match between Max Schmeling and Adolf Heuser took place in front of around 60,000 spectators.

How to get to the VfB Stuttgart Arena

The MHP Arena is located directly on the Neckar river in the north-east of Stuttgart. The Bundesliga club’s home ground is located directly on the B14 motorway and is therefore easy to reach by car. As the stadium is not located directly in the city centre, you do not have to expect any major traffic restrictions on match days. Free car parking is available in the Mercedesstraße area. However, these car parks are particularly full on match days.

Therefore, you can also use the Park & Ride car parks in Stuttgart as an alternative. These are directly connected to the S-Bahn network and will take you to the stadium in around 30 minutes. The parking fees here are only 1 to 2 euro per day.

Alternatively, you can of course also travel by public transport. You can take the U11 and U19 to NeckarPark (stadium). This means you can reach the MHPArena in Stuttgart on foot in just a few minutes. Alternatively, you can take the number 45 bus to the stop of the same name. You can get even closer to the Neckarstadion by taking the Fritz-Walter-Weg stop.

Incidentally, travelling to the stadium by boat is a particular highlight. You can travel along the Neckar with Neckar-Käpt’n to the Mercedes-Benz-Welt landing stage and then take a 10-minute walk to the stadium.