The cup competitions alongside the national championship are something very special in every footballing country – especially for the fans. The ÖFB Cup, officially known as the UNIQA ÖFB Cup, is the Austrian equivalent of the German DFB Cup and involves a total of 64 clubs from various leagues in the Alpine country. FC Red Bull Salzburg is of course the perennial favourite for the title. However, SK Sturm Graz, SK Rapid Vienna and other top teams are also to be reckoned with every year.
The UNIQA ÖFB Cup undoubtedly promises many exciting duels. Last but not least, tickets for the cup matches are worthwhile because of the exhilarating atmosphere, especially when the big clubs from the Austrian Bundesliga play. It is therefore worth endeavouring to get the best seats in the stadium. Here you can find the necessary ticket information and tips for the secondary market.
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Where can I buy tickets for the ÖFB Cup?
Unlike in the top leagues in Europe, sold-out stadiums are not necessarily the order of the day in Austria. However, it should be noted that top matches can certainly be sold out. This is all the more true for cup competitions when lower-ranking teams only have limited stadium capacities. Tickets for the best seats sell out quickly from the quarter-finals onwards at the latest.
The direct route to ÖFB Cup tickets is via the respective clubs. First division clubs can be assumed to have an online ticket shop. In the case of lower league teams, however, tickets may only be sold in advance on site or may also be ordered by telephone.
Anyone who is interested in the high-class matches in the competition anyway can also easily use the official ticket sites of the secondary market. Viagogo, StubHub and similar portals offer a clearly organised range of tickets for the matches, from which the best options can be individually filtered out. There may still be opportunities for the best seats for matches that are supposedly already as good as sold out.
How much do ÖFB Cup tickets cost?
An absolute plus point for football in Austria is, of course, that it does not yet have the high price level of the top leagues in Europe. The upper limit for full-price tickets is in the mid double-digit range. Depending on the club, fixture, ticket category and so on, exciting ÖFB Cup matches can even be experienced live for just a few euros.
The ticket prices of top club Red Bull Salzburg provide a good guide. Salzburg have been drawn to play SK Sturm Graz in the semi-finals of the 2023/2024 season, making it an absolute cup thriller. Despite this explosive match, the cost of full-price tickets is manageable:
- East upper tier: 43 Euro
- East and West lower tier: 39 Euro
- South and curve lower tier: 31 Euro
- North curve (Standing room in the fan sector): 21 Euro
Similar ticket prices can be expected for the other title favourites such as Sturm Graz, Rapid Vienna and LASK, while the other representatives from the first and second leagues offer even cheaper tickets.
Where can you get the cheapest ÖFB Cup tickets?
So if you want to buy cup tickets as cheaply as possible, you have to look at the fixtures and go for a lower-ranked team or a club outside the top of the first division. Apart from that, various discounts are also common when buying tickets in Austria. For example, in the case of RB Salzburg mentioned above, all tickets are also available at a reduced price, which is 4 to 7 euros cheaper.
In addition, almost all clubs also offer tickets at a children’s price, a family ticket, subscription models and other individual options. In any case, tickets at children’s prices are the cheapest, although some stadiums also have selected areas for this – such as the Bullidikidz-Kurve in Salzburg’s stadium.
When does the ÖFB Cup take place and when are tickets available?
The UNIQA ÖFB Cup fixture list is comparable to that of the German DFB Cup. This means that the first round begins at the end of July or beginning of August, parallel to the start of the league matches of a season. Accordingly, the final rounds take place in the first half of the following year and the final finally takes place at the end of April or beginning of May.
The draw for the next round takes place a few days after the end of each round. Tickets can be expected to go on sale from this point onwards. A free sale of day tickets, taking into account season ticket holders and members of the clubs, starts around 4 weeks before a match date. If you are keen to get the best seats and are relying on the secondary market, you should regularly visit the usual ticket sites from the match draw onwards.
Tickets for the ÖFB Cup on the secondary market
As there are numerous season ticket holders, subscription models and packages for football tickets, there are always many ticket sales on the secondary market. This can result in real bargains for interested parties and even more opportunities to get great seats at top-class matches. There are certain aspects to consider when using ticket exchanges such as Viagogo or StubHub:
- The ticket exchanges act as intermediaries between private sellers and buyers. The sellers are generally responsible for the ticket prices.
- Higher prices are normal on the market, depending on supply and demand – whether it’s a full-price ticket, children’s price with a discount or a family ticket.
- Payment methods such as PayPal offer a higher level of buyer protection. On the other hand, bank transfers, which are common for transactions via classified adverts or social media, pose a risk.
- Before purchasing tickets, interested parties should inform themselves about the conditions regarding the personalisation of tickets. In case of doubt, the clubs will provide the necessary ticket information.
Are tickets for the ÖFB Cup personalised?
Personalised tickets have been widely used in professional football since the coronavirus pandemic at the latest and are still widely used today. This also applies to some of the teams in the Austrian Bundesliga. For example, Rapidshop, Rapid Vienna’s online shop, states that away tickets in particular require personalisation when purchased.
However, there is no problem for purchases on the secondary market. If necessary, the clubs offer the option of transferring personal data, either directly online (e.g. via the Rapidshop mentioned above) or by post. It should be noted that a new personalisation of football tickets must always be arranged by the previous ticket holder.
The ÖFB Cup Final
The final of the UNIQA ÖFB Cup is an absolute spectacle and the highlight of every football season in Austria. Numerous impressions from previous years show that the clubs’ fans always outdo each other with choreographies and actions. So it’s hardly surprising that the final at the 30,000-capacity Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt is expected to be a sell-out – as was the case in 2023, when Sturm Graz beat Rapid Vienna 2:0.
Tickets for the ÖFB Cup final are available from both the participating clubs and the Austrian Football Association. For the first option, interested parties must hope that tickets will go on sale. The ÖFB, on the other hand, sells tickets directly to the public. The prices are very reasonable: tickets for the final cost a maximum of 29 euros, while there are also children’s tickets for 5 euros and other discounts.
Advance sales usually begin directly after the semi-final, meaning that offers on the secondary market are also possible from this point onwards. So if you want the best view of the final clash in the Wörthersee Stadium, you should check all the options regularly and get your tickets quickly.
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