A neutral fan’s review of Deutsche Bank Park

Football fans outside Eintracht Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park

Eintracht Frankfurt is a club that boasts a large following in our region of southern Hesse and northern Baden-Württemberg. You’ll find not only numerous Eintracht Frankfurt flags, but also stickers on the lampposts. I’m not a fan of Eintracht Frankfurt myself, but I’ve been to Deutsche Bank Park quite often to watch football matches, as the stadium is just a stone’s throw away and one of the easiest for me to get to.

As ticket prices for Bundesliga matches are reasonable, you can easily plan a spontaneous trip to Deutsche Bank Park without having to break the bank. I’d like to share my experiences of Eintracht Frankfurt’s stadium with other football fans.

Easy to get to by train or by car – Frankfurt isn’t far away

I’ve travelled to Frankfurt by train a few times now; it’s no problem at all from Mannheim, but I know that you can also park easily by car at Deutsche Bank Park. When we’ve driven to an Eintracht Frankfurt match, we’ve usually parked outside the stadium and then taken a bus or tram the rest of the way. The reason for this is simple. Before kick-off, you can go for a lovely cup of coffee in Frankfurt city centre. Getting to Deutsche Bank Park by public transport is no problem, and I’ve only had good experiences there.

Cost of an Eintracht Frankfurt ticket: good value for money

Ticket prices for Eintracht Frankfurt matches are quite reasonable. We usually pay around 40 to 60 euros per ticket. The price can vary slightly depending on the opposition and the competition, and I suspect that Champions League tickets can sometimes cost over a hundred euros. I’ve never been to an Eintracht Frankfurt Champions League match, but perhaps I’ll treat myself to that experience this season! I’d be absolutely fascinated by the match against Liverpool FC on 22 October, as I’ve never seen Liverpool play live. For me, the cost factor also includes food and drink, so as well as a small snack before and after the match, I’d also like to mention the food options available at Deutsche Bank Park.

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Food and drink at Deutsche Bank Park

Stadium sausages, meatballs and the like are among the dishes you can buy from the numerous food stalls at Deutsche Bank Park. I think there are enough food outlets in the stadium, and the menu is perfectly adequate for a football ground. Of course, you can’t expect Michelin-starred meals here, but that’s not what I’m after when I go to the stadium. It’s fine if it’s a bit greasy. There are drinks on offer too, and I’m a bit of a bore in that respect, as a Coke or an apple juice spritzer are usually the drinks that end up in my cup. In terms of price, food and drink at Deutsche Bank Park are certainly on the expensive side, but that’s actually normal for a sports stadium.

Fanshops at Deutsche Bank Park: Great souvenirs for every Eintracht Frankfurt fan

From Eintracht Frankfurt scarves to personalised shirts, you can buy all sorts of fan merchandise inside and outside Deutsche Bank Park to kit yourself out completely. Although I’m not a Frankfurt fan, I bought myself a scarf too, and it’s hanging in our football room. It cost 10 euros, and you can’t go wrong with that – it’s a nice football accessory. For the little ones visiting the stadium, there are also soft toys and other interesting Eintracht Frankfurt fan merchandise.

My highlight at Deutsche Bank Park: the friendly match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea FC

On 1 August 2010, I went to the friendly between Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea FC, and I have particularly fond memories of that day because Frank Lampard was in the English side’s squad and I’ve always been a big fan of his. Seeing him play in a Bundesliga stadium was a truly amazing experience. And then Eintracht went on to win 2–1. Okay, it was only a friendly, but still. Chelsea FC were a different proposition back then compared to today.

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Which Eintracht Frankfurt matches would you recommend?

As I mentioned, I’ve been to Deutsche Bank Park quite a few times, even though I’m not exactly an Eintracht fan; but once I’m sitting in the stadium, I naturally find myself cheering them on. The European matches are particularly worth seeing, as the atmosphere in the arena is at its peak then, and I can confirm that the Frankfurt fans really know how to create a great stadium atmosphere. In the Bundesliga, the clashes with FC Bayern or Borussia Dortmund are always worth watching and offer some great football.

My verdict on Deutsche Bank Park: Is it worth going to a football match at Eintracht Frankfurt?

By all means, although as an away fan from the derby section, you probably shouldn’t walk straight into the Frankfurt Ultras wearing your team shirt, as that might provoke some abuse. That said, a football match in Frankfurt is always a fantastic experience, and the atmosphere at Deutsche Bank Park alone is reason enough to visit the stadium on match day. Eintracht are playing in the Champions League this season, after all.

Anyone who has the chance to get Champions League tickets for Frankfurt’s home matches is a real lucky devil, as many fans have expressed an interest and I’m even considering trying my luck on the secondary market to attend a Champions League home match. It would be a lovely opportunity to get back into the stadium and hear the anthem of the Champions League. It gives me goosebumps every single time!

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