FC Köln tickets 2024/25

FC Köln and the Bundesliga – it’s a perfect match. Despite brief relegations, the club has always managed to return to Germany’s top division. Of course, the “Effzeh” has not only its players to thank for this. The fans also stood by the team in good times and bad. Whether it was the elation of 5th place or the thrill of a relegation place.

The club can always rely on the 12th man. As a loyal fan of the team, you can’t afford to miss a live match in the stadium. With FC Köln tickets, you can secure your seat in the RheinEnergie Stadion and cheer on the next home win with 50,000 other fans. Whether against Gladbach in the Rhineland derby or against the championship favourites from Bavaria. When the Cologne lads take to the pitch, there’s plenty going on in the stadium.

Tickets for the home matches of 1. FC Köln

FC Köln has played in the Bundesliga for most of the club’s history. To this day, there is always a lot going on in the stands. Because from a place in Europe to relegation, the “Effzeh” is usually a miracle bag. The team relies on every single fan to win the important home duels.

You can still secure FC Köln tickets for these upcoming home matches:

FC Köln away matches: Support the team at the away match

Away games are popular with Cologne fans. Because four clubs are in the immediate vicinity. Be there live when they visit Dortmund, Gladbach or Leverkusen. Even at top away matches in Bayern or Leipzig, the guest sector is always well filled. With Effzeh tickets for the next away trip, you can also support the team away from home.

FC Köln tickets are currently still available for these away matches:

How do you get FC Köln tickets?

FC Köln tickets are available on the primary market as well as on the secondary market. If a home match is not sold out, you can purchase tickets directly from the club or official advance booking partners. Here you have a price guarantee and all tickets sold are 100% genuine. If a home match is already sold out, you can look for remaining tickets on the secondary market. There is an official platform and several unofficial sales channels.

Cologne’s first market as an official option

If you are looking for FC Köln tickets, it is worth taking a look at the official club website. Here you can take part in protected and free ticket sales. You can select your FC Köln tickets individually via the online shop or receive the best available tickets via seat suggestions.

To be able to order tickets, you must register on the website. There are no costs involved and you only need a valid e-mail address. You can pay by credit card, PayPal and instant bank transfer. For reasons of fairness, written orders and ticket reservations are not possible.

After purchasing, you can retrieve your ticket at any time via your online account. The FC Köln tickets can either be used on your smartphone or printed out as a PDF file. If you would like a mobile ticket, you must select “Digital day ticket” during the ordering process.

You can also buy your ticket directly at the stadium if you want to attend a match at short notice. On the day of the match, you can purchase day tickets directly at the stadium for a small surcharge. As long as a match is not sold out, you can of course also visit all official ticket outlets such as the fan shop.

The secondary market for FC Köln tickets: What you need to know

Many home games of the “Effzeh” are completely sold out. FC Köln tickets are in high demand, especially for the top matches with Borussia Dortmund, Gladbach or FC Bayern. If you can no longer get tickets on the primary market, you can try your luck on the secondary market. This is where tickets are passed on from fan to fan.

FC Köln operates an official secondary market to regulate the resale of tickets by fans. You have two options here:

• Ticket exchange: Here you can offer your FC Köln tickets for sale before the match day. As a buyer, you have a price and authenticity guarantee. All tickets can only be resold at the original price.
• Matchday exchange: Short-term returns on commission are possible from two hours before the matchday at ticket office 28. The respective day ticket price plus a service fee of 15 per cent will be charged for the purchase. This means that these tickets are noticeably more expensive for you as a buyer.

The secondary market is not limited to the two official options. Some fans also offer their FC Köln tickets via sales platforms or on social media. However, caution is generally advised here. Because this is actually the black market. Not only can tickets be significantly more expensive, they can also be counterfeit.

4 important points you should be aware of on the secondary market of 1. FC Köln:

• Sales platform: 1 FC Köln has a comprehensive official secondary market in the form of the Ticket Exchange and the Matchday Exchange. It is therefore not necessary to use other sales platforms.
• Ticket price: FC Köln tickets can only be sold at the original price via the official secondary market. On match day, the club charges a 15% surcharge. On the black market, prices often rise sharply when demand is high.
• Authenticity: All tickets from the official secondary market are subject to the authenticity guarantee. If you buy tickets via other sales platforms, on social media or from strangers outside the stadium, caution is required.
• Ticket conditions: The resale of tickets to the public and the passing on of tickets to third parties at inflated prices is not permitted. Even if no profit is made from the ticket transaction.

We currently work with the following providers on the secondary market:

Day ticket or season ticket – what types of tickets are available at 1 FC Köln?

When searching for FC Köln tickets, you will come across various categories. For the occasional visit to the stadium, a single ticket is always the best choice. This secures you a seat for a match of your choice. You can choose between seats in the lower tier and upper tier. The closer you want to be to the action, the more expensive FC Köln tickets will naturally be.

A total of 8,000 standing places are available per match. These are located in the lower tier and sell out particularly quickly. Here you also have to expect visibility restrictions due to flags and banners. These seats are only recommended if you are a true “Effzeh” fan.

Referee tickets are also available for every home game. The allocation of these FC Köln tickets is handled by the Central Rhine Football Association. No referee tickets are issued at the RheinEnergie Stadion.

There is a free FC children’s ticket for children up to the age of 6. This does not include a seat entitlement. Proof of age must be presented on the day of the match. A maximum of one ticket will be issued per seat. Children’s tickets cannot be used in the standing area.

Season tickets are of course also available for all true fans. A maximum of 25,000 tickets are issued per season. As demand is extremely high, you must register online in advance for a waiting list. The waiting time can be several years. For season tickets, there is a choice between LigaPur and LigaPlus.

Pricing of FC Köln tickets: a brief overview

The price range for FC Köln tickets is between €17 for a standing place and €386 for a business seat. Conventional seats range from 39 to 79 euros. Discounted tickets are only available in categories IV to VI and are available to the following groups of people:

• Children and young people up to and including the age of 17
• Pupils, trainees and students up to and including the age of 27
• Pensioner

Proof of entitlement to a discount must be provided by presenting a photo ID. This must be carried when entering the stadium and shown to the stewards at any time on request.

The prices depend not only on the seats in the stadium, but also on the opponent. There are a total of three match categories. For comparison: seat category A costs either 79, 68 or 62 euros.

There is also a wide price range for season tickets. Standing tickets for the 2023/24 season cost €238. Seating category I costs 978 euros. Discounts are available for the aforementioned groups of people. Members of the “Effzeh” also receive a discount of around 5%.

An overview of advance ticket sales at 1. FC Köln

There is a corresponding pre-sale for every home match of 1. FC Köln. There is an early bird sale, which is only available for members 20+. This usually starts months in advance and allows tickets to be purchased for all home matches. In addition, there is usually a protected pre-sale for members three weeks before the match day.

Only then do tickets go on sale to the general public. As a non-member, you then have the opportunity to secure tickets. However, you should always be quick here and let the club notify you. As soon as the free pre-sale begins, most tickets sell out quickly.

VIP experience in the stadium: Everything about hospitality tickets at 1. FC Köln

If you want to make a match day unforgettable, you can secure special FC Köln tickets with hospitality service. These VIP tickets offer you the best view of the match and access to the lounge. Business day tickets are only available for block N5. To make a booking, an enquiry must be sent to [email protected] well in advance.

There are a total of three business areas in the stadium. However, tickets are only available here as season tickets. The 57 boxes in the stadium can also only be booked for an entire season. Many hospitality services are therefore not available to you as an occasional visitor.

Unique moments: 1. FC Köln in the DFB Cup

FC Köln has won the DFB Cup a total of four times. However, these historic club successes are only remembered by older fans. The last victory in the final came in the 1982/83 season and was particularly spectacular: at that time, the club defeated Fortuna Köln to be crowned derby and cup winners.

The last few years, however, have not always been crowned with success. The “Effzeh” often had to admit defeat against teams from the 2nd or 3rd Bundesliga. Cologne have not made it past the round of 16 for some time now. Nevertheless, all fans eagerly await the DFB Cup every season. After all, it has its own rules and hopes are high that the club can build on past successes.

Successes, records and passion: 1. FC Köln in Europe

In recent years, 1. FC Köln has had a taste of international football for the first time in a long time. The team was represented in both the Europa League and the Conference League. Although both matches ended in the group stage, the fans still have fond memories of these encounters.

After all, international football in Cologne has become a rarity. The anticipation was correspondingly great at the time and the atmosphere in the stadium was correspondingly good. As soon as the “Effzeh” is back in international competition, you should secure FC Köln tickets for these matches.

FC Köln tickets for people with disabilities

Special 1st FC Köln tickets are available for people with disabilities in blocks O2 to O7. One ticket costs 17 euros, one additional accompanying person may enter the stadium free of charge. A request must be submitted at least four weeks before the match day. If demand is high, tickets will be allocated by lot. However, FC members are favoured. There are also special offers for blind people. The match can be followed via audio devices with our own sports reporters.

Travelling to the RheinEnergie Stadium

With 50,000 seats, the RheinEnergie Stadium is one of the larger football arenas in the Bundesliga. During Euro 2024, the home of FC Köln will be used until the round of 16. A goat will also be a guest at every home game. The living mascot is unique in the Bundesliga.

Finally, you will find important information about travelling to the RheinEnergie Stadion:

Travelling by car: There are around 7,500 parking spaces available around the RheinEnergie Stadion. It is worth arriving early to avoid the hustle and bustle of traffic and to secure a parking space.

Travelling by bus and train: Tram line 1 runs directly to the Köln RheinEnergie Stadion stop. Bus lines 141, 143, 144 and 148 also take you to the stadium, getting off at the Junkersdorf stop.

Travelling from the airport: From Cologne Airport, take the S1 to Lövenich. From there, take bus 141 to Junkersdorf.

Travelling from the train station: From Cologne main station, take tram line 16 to Neumarkt. There you change to line 1.

Frequently asked questions about 1. FC Köln