What are the advantages of a printed football ticket?

Guide to printed tickets

The classic printed football ticket is still the most common form of ticket for the football stadium these days, because even though the digital ticket offer is constantly being expanded and certainly has its advantages, numerous sales outlets still offer tickets in printed format. If you want to gain entry to the stadium, you must carry such a ticket with you and show it at the entrance when being checked.

Most modern football stadiums also have electric scanners where you have to use your ticket to open the barrier at the entrance gate. You will also need the ticket again inside the stadium to access your respective stand. These security measures in the stadium are necessary to prevent unauthorised persons from gaining access to the inside of the football stadium.

Our overview of printed tickets for the football stadium

Of course, we would like to provide you with all the relevant information about football tickets on our portal, including the advantages and disadvantages of tickets in printed format. If you prefer printed tickets to the digital version, you should be aware that these tickets have various features that are extremely positive for you as a football fan.

Printed football tickets are …

  • Free from technical defects and can be called up even if the mobile phone battery is flat
  • quickly presentable
  • Available at many points of sale
  • a tangible summary of all important ticket and seat information
  • usually arrives in your letterbox within a few working days
  • Can be used as a souvenir for games visited

Where can I buy printed football tickets?

There are many points of sale for printed football tickets, as this form of ticket is widespread and in fact there are many football fans who tend to buy these tickets. It is therefore possible to buy the ticket directly from the club or find it on secondary markets. Please note that you should always allow a few days for delivery.

It makes no sense to buy a printed football ticket 1 day before the actual match, as timely delivery is uncertain even with express delivery. This ticket option is therefore mainly recommended if you are planning to attend a specific football match in the long term. For last-minute decisions, on the other hand, you should use the alternative of the more modern digital ticket, as you can still gain admission to the stadium even if you buy a few minutes before kick-off.

Printed football cards are also available via classified adverts or other sales offers. You should pay attention to one important point: Personalised football tickets cannot be passed on to other fans. Therefore, when buying via classified ads or the secondary market for football tickets, find out whether it is a personalised ticket. If this is the case, keep your hands off the deal, no matter how cheap the ticket is. You will not be allowed into the stadium when you show the ticket and compare it with your ID.

What are the advantages of a digital football ticket?

Have a look at our guide to digital tickets.

Does the secondary market offer printed tickets for the Bundesliga?

Yes, because on the secondary market for football tickets you have the opportunity to buy both printed and digital tickets. It is therefore possible for you to purchase the tickets you want via the secondary market, but you should also consider the delivery times here, as ticket delivery sometimes takes longer with a secondary market purchase than via the club. Ask the seller how quickly they can send you the ticket in question and it is best to get this information in writing so that you have confirmation in case of an emergency so that you can assert legal claims if the ticket does not arrive in your letterbox on time. The following secondary market providers are particularly popular and offer the opportunity to buy printed tickets for all kinds of football matches:

How much do printed football tickets cost?

The price range for football tickets in printed format is wide, because it depends on where you want to sit in the stadium. In many stadiums, you pay just between €10 and €25 for a standing area. Seats, on the other hand, are somewhat more expensive and can not only reach the €100 mark, but can also easily exceed it in some cases, with VIP football tickets costing well over €150. Added to this is the delivery fee for your printed football ticket, which can also add a few euros to your bill, depending on the provider. In addition, many ticket sellers offer you the chance to insure the shipping so that you don’t bear any financial risk if the ticket is lost en route.

Printed football tickets: these are the biggest advantages

Regardless of whether you buy a ticket for a Bundesliga club or for the German national team, you can benefit from various advantages with printed tickets. In this context, we would like to highlight the following factors:

  1. You do not need an electronic device to show your ticket
  2. Printed football tickets are available for every club and every match
  3. There is the opportunity to personalise the tickets
  4. You can insure the dispatch of the tickets
  5. A printed ticket also serves as a souvenir after the game

We hope that we have been able to successfully introduce you to the advantages of printed football tickets and if you now fancy the idea of ordering a ticket, we wish you lots of fun and a great game on your upcoming football trip to the Allianz Arena, Signal Iduna Park or elsewhere.

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