Bayern Munich Tickets & Matchday Guide
Allianz Arena • Munich2025/26 Season
How to Buy Bayern Munich Tickets
We cover every path into the stadium: official club channels, officially authorized hospitality partners, and vetted resellers. Each evaluated honestly with realistic expectations so you know exactly what to expect.
Official Bayern Munich Tickets
Bayern uses a Ticket Request Portal where you apply for tickets well in advance (6+ weeks before matches). Members get priority processing, but with 400,000+ members, tickets aren't guaranteed. When matches are overbooked, the official Ticket Exchange becomes your best option for face value tickets.
Quick reality check for visitors:
- • Big matches (Der Klassiker, top Champions League opponents): Overbooked immediately → Official Ticket Exchange or hospitality are your realistic options
- • Mid-table Bundesliga on weeknights: Better chance through Ticket Request Portal
- • Lower-demand Champions League group stage: Member priority but possible
- • Most tickets available through official Ticket Exchange when matches are overbooked
How the Ticket Request Portal actually works:
- • Step 1: Register for free account at fcbayern.com (no membership required to register)
- • Step 2: Submit ticket request through the portal well in advance - usually opens before season starts
- • Step 3: Requests are processed ~6 weeks before each match
- • Step 4: You receive confirmation email if successful, or rejection if overbooked
- • Limit: Max 2 tickets per member per match; fan clubs can request up to 45 tickets
- • No email orders accepted - must use portal, phone (+49 89 699 31 333), or downloadable form
FC Bayern membership priority - the reality:
- • Membership pricing: €35 (youth/seniors/disabled), €45 (ages 18-25), €65 (adults 26-64) + one-time €3 joining fee
- • Priority processing for members, BUT Bayern has 400,000+ registered members
- • Club explicitly states: membership does NOT guarantee tickets, even for members
- • Max 2 tickets per member per match to spread access across fanbase
- • Members get earlier Ticket Exchange access (non-members wait until match week)
- • Some matches are member-exclusive during initial sale period
- • Strategy: Membership improves odds for mid-tier matches but big matches still overbook immediately
- • Optional: Decline FC Bayern Magazine '51' to save €15/year on membership fee
Official Ticket Exchange - your best bet when matches are overbooked:
- • Face value tickets + 15% booking fee + small system fee (€5-8)
- • Season ticket holders and day ticket holders resell tickets they can't use
- • Available until 3 hours before kickoff
- • Must register (free) to buy or sell
- • Members get earlier access; non-members can access during match week
- • This is Bayern's ONLY official resale platform - they explicitly warn against unauthorized sites
- • Download tickets as print@home or save to Allianz Arena App
Important ticket policies:
- • Every person needs their own ticket, including children (no lap seating for safety/capacity reasons)
- • No refunds unless match date changes
- • Tickets are often personalized and require ID matching at entry
- • Box office not available on matchdays - plan ahead
Realistic access strategy for visitors:
- • Submit Ticket Request Portal application early for lower-demand matches
- • When overbooked (most matches), go straight to official Ticket Exchange
- • Der Klassiker, Champions League knockouts: Ticket Exchange sells out fast → Consider hospitality
- • Mid-table Bundesliga weeknights: Better Ticket Exchange availability
- • Phone support available: +49 89 699 31 333 (German/English)
The Ticket Exchange Strategy
- Check the official Ticket Exchange daily starting match week - set up your account in advance so you can buy immediately when tickets appear
- Face value + 15% fee on the Exchange is way better than marketplace markups (2-4x face value) - and it's Bayern's only authorized resale platform
- For Der Klassiker and Champions League knockouts, have hospitality as your backup plan - the Exchange sells out fast for these
Bayern Munich Official Hospitality & Packages
Premium matchday experiences and complete trip bundles from official providers. Hospitality packages include VIP match tickets with dining and lounge access. Travel packages bundle tickets with hotels and sometimes transport.
Official FC Bayern Hospitality
Direct From ClubMultiple package levels from club lounges to private boxes. Includes pre-match dining, bar service, and premium seating. Availability varies by match importance.
View Hospitality Options →FC Bayern Tours
Direct From ClubThe official travel agency of FC Bayern Munich with 20+ years of experience. They handle all travel for Bayern's professional teams and organize fan packages with official tickets (home and away matches), hotel accommodation in Munich or away cities, and complete travel arrangements. Options available for Bundesliga, Champions League, and DFB Cup matches - from regional stadiums to Champions League away games across Europe.
View Official Packages →Choosing the Right Package
- Der Klassiker or big Champions League nights - hospitality is your most reliable option when regular tickets and the Exchange are sold out
- FC Bayern Tours is the club's own travel agency (they book travel for the professional team) - they offer complete fan packages with tickets, hotel, and transport
- When the Ticket Exchange is sold out, official hospitality is the only guaranteed-entry route left
Bayern Munich Ticket Marketplaces
Bayern's official Ticket Exchange should be your first choice for resale tickets. Third-party platforms exist but tickets are personalized - ensure you have strong buyer protection if using these options.
Ticket resale platforms operate independently of Bayern Munich and Matchday Guide. Clubs reserve the right to refuse entry for unauthorized tickets. All purchases are at your own risk. We recommend choosing vendors with buyer protection and checking ratings on Trustpilot.
LiveFootballTickets.com
150% Refund PolicyFootball-focused platform with 150% money-back guarantee. They understand European ticket situations and offer buyer protection, but Bayern does not authorize this platform.
Check Availability →HelloTickets
Curated network of vetted professional sellers with multilingual support. Tourist-friendly platform with simple navigation and refund protection if events are canceled or tickets don't arrive on time.
Browse Tickets →Bayern Ticket Market: What You Need to Know
- Always try the official Ticket Exchange first - face value + 15% fee, fully legitimate, no ID matching issues
- Bayern tickets are personalized and require ID at entry - unauthorized tickets risk being denied at the gate, even with buyer protection
- Third-party platforms charge 2-4x face value and carry entry risk. If the Exchange is sold out, official hospitality is the safer guaranteed-entry option
Your Matchday at Allianz Arena
Hotels near the ground, the best transport routes on matchday, pre-match pubs the locals go to, and how to book a stadium tour.
Where to Stay in Munich
Best hotels for matchday convenience. Mix of near-stadium options and city center locations with good U-Bahn access.
Browse All Nearby Hotels
Interactive map showing available hotels near Allianz Arena with live prices.
Notable Hotels
Near Stadium Area
Hilton Munich Park
10 minutes to Fröttmaning via U6
Reliable chain with excellent transport links. Near the English Garden for pre-match walks. Easy stadium access.
Vibe: Mid-range | Rating: 4 stars
View Hotel →Holiday Inn Munich - South
15 minutes to Fröttmaning via U6
Good value for Munich, reliable IHG quality. Near Hellabrunn Zoo with easy transport connections. Restaurant, bar, and fitness center on-site.
Vibe: Mid-range | Rating: 4 stars
View Hotel →City Center (Marienplatz Area)
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
25 minutes to stadium via U6
Historic luxury hotel on Maximilianstraße. You're staying where visiting dignitaries stay. Close to shopping and Old Town.
Vibe: Luxury | Rating: 5 stars
View Hotel →Bayerischer Hof
25 minutes to stadium via U6
Munich institution since 1841. Central location near Marienplatz. Rooftop bar with city views.
Vibe: Luxury | Rating: 5 stars
View Hotel →Hotel Torbräu
22 minutes to stadium via U6
Munich's oldest hotel (1490). Right next to Marienplatz. Perfect for combining matchday with Old Town exploration.
Vibe: Mid-range | Rating: 4 stars
View Hotel →Maritim Hotel München
20 minutes to stadium via U6
Large reliable hotel near train station. Good for groups. Easy transport to everywhere.
Vibe: Mid-range | Rating: 4 stars
View Hotel →Hotel Strategy
- Book months ahead for Der Klassiker or Champions League - prices spike and availability drops fast
- The U6 line runs straight from Marienplatz to the stadium, so central Munich hotels give you the best of both worlds - city experience plus easy matchday access
- Stay central near Marienplatz for beer halls, nightlife, and the full Munich experience rather than near the stadium where options are limited
Getting to Allianz Arena
Munich's U-Bahn makes this easy. The U6 line goes directly to the stadium.
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U-Bahn
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• Fröttmaning
5-minute walk to stadium | U6 (orange line) | This is your station. Direct line from city center. Gets absolutely packed after matches.
Journey time: 20-25 minutes from Marienplatz (city center)
Frequency: Every 5-10 minutes, more frequent on matchdays
Cost: Day ticket recommended if you're exploring Munich before/after the match
Tips:
- Arrive 90 minutes early - Fröttmaning gets crazy close to kickoff
- U6 runs from Marienplatz straight to the stadium
- After the match, wait 20-30 minutes for crowds to clear if you're not in a rush
- Stations have English signage - it's tourist-friendly
Recommendation: This is how everyone gets there. Don't overthink it.
Pre-Match Beer Halls & Pubs
Munich beer halls are the real pre-match experience. Skip the generic sports bars.
Augustiner-Keller
25 minutes from stadium (city center near Hauptbahnhof)
Atmosphere: Traditional Munich beer garden
One of Munich's classic beer gardens. Large outdoor space, traditional Bavarian food, always packed with Bayern fans before big matches. The real deal.
Entry notes: No entry restrictions. Get there 3 hours early for big matches. Cash preferred at beer garden counters.
Paulaner am Nockherberg
20 minutes from stadium via U-Bahn
Atmosphere: Traditional beer hall with huge beer garden
Where locals go. Massive beer garden, excellent food, more space than city center options. Bayern fans congregate here on matchdays.
Entry notes: Family-friendly. Less crowded than Augustiner. Great food - try the Schweinshaxe.
Hofbräuhaus
25 minutes from stadium (Marienplatz)
Atmosphere: Iconic Munich beer hall
World's most famous beer hall for a reason. Tourist central but locals still go on matchdays. Traditional bands, massive steins, the full Bavarian experience.
Entry notes: Extremely crowded on matchdays. Go for the atmosphere, expect tourists. Cash helpful.
Beer Hall Strategy
- Arrive 2-3 hours before kickoff for a good table - Augustiner-Keller and Paulaner am Nockherberg fill up fast on matchdays
- Cash is king at traditional beer gardens - many outdoor counters don't take cards
- Beer gardens are outdoor, so check the weather and bring layers - Munich can be cold even in spring
Matchday Traditions & Atmosphere
Pre-Match Scene
Fans start gathering around the Allianz Arena 2-3 hours before kickoff. The walk from Fröttmaning U-Bahn fills with red scarves and the usual street vendors. Beer gardens near the stadium get packed early. Most locals hit the traditional Munich beer halls first - Augustiner-Keller and Paulaner am Nockherberg see crowds of Bayern fans. You'll hear plenty of Bavarian being spoken. The atmosphere builds as kickoff approaches, especially for Der Klassiker or Champions League nights.
Inside the Allianz Arena
The Südkurve (South Stand) is where the most vocal supporters sit. You'll hear "FC Bayern, Forever Number One" and traditional chants throughout the match. The illuminated exterior creates an incredible atmosphere for evening games. The stadium feels close to the pitch from every angle. Bayern fans expect to win - the atmosphere reflects confidence more than desperation. When they score, the Südkurve explodes. The team anthem plays before kickoff as players walk out.
After the Match
Fans stream back toward Fröttmaning station. Expect crowds - the U6 gets packed. Beer gardens and restaurants near the stadium stay busy for an hour after the final whistle. For big wins against Dortmund or in Europe, celebrations continue in Munich's city center well into the night.
What to Know
- The Sudkurve is standing room and gets loud - that's where you want to be for real atmosphere
- The illuminated Allianz Arena exterior looks incredible at night - worth seeing even without tickets
- Away fans get their own section - don't wear opposing colors elsewhere in the stadium
Allianz Arena Tour & Museum
Worth doing if you're in Munich, even without match tickets. The museum is excellent.
Duration
Around 90 minutes for tour, budget another hour for the museum
Schedule
Daily tours except matchdays. Multiple times throughout the day.
What you'll see
Premium Experiences
VIP Arena Tour
Extended access to additional areas. More behind-the-scenes stories. Smaller groups.
Official Tour
Book direct through the club for the full experience and member discounts. Book well in advance — sells out fast in peak season.
Book Stadium Tour →Local Expert Stadium Tours
Tour the stadium with a local expert guide — small groups, flexible times, and often available when the official tour sells out.
Find expert stadium tours →Munich Experiences for Football Fans
Unique Munich Experiences
You're already making the trip — make the most of every hour around the match.