Red Bull Arena away guide

No UK airport flies direct to Leipzig, so fly to Berlin Brandenburg (BER), which runs direct from Manchester and London, then train across in roughly two hours to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. From the main station, trams 3, 7, 8 or 15 reach the Sportforum in under ten minutes. Away fans stand in Sector C, lower tier, blocks 39 to 41, the south-east corner (Stadionwelt, Football Ground Guide).

Fast facts

Getting there from the UK

No UK airport flies direct to Leipzig, so the logic is fly to the nearest hub and come overland. Berlin Brandenburg (BER) is the obvious one: cheap low-cost flights from Manchester and London, then a short train south. Two other ways are worth pricing up: Lufthansa via Frankfurt into Leipzig's own airport (LEJ), which lands you closest to the ground but costs more and involves a change of plane, and flying direct to Frankfurt (FRA) then taking an ICE, which is a fallback when Berlin fares are high.

Getting there from the airport

If you do find a direct or connecting flight into Leipzig/Halle (LEJ), take the S-Bahn S5 or S5X to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, roughly 15 minutes, then change to a tram for the stadium. The total airport-to-arena journey is about 30 minutes (Rome2Rio). Coming via Berlin, you arrive at Leipzig Hbf and pick up the tram from there.

From the centre or main station to the ground

The stadium sits just north-west of the city centre, next to the Sportforum, about 2 km from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. From the main station take tram 3, 7, 8 or 15 towards the Sportforum, which drops you a few minutes' walk from the arena (Football Ground Guide). It is also about a 20 to 30-minute walk if the weather is good (Football Ground Guide).

Leipzig's transit operator LVB serves the ground via several stops. Sportforum Süd covers the south side and Sportforum Ost the north and east entrances, with Waldplatz and Marschnerstraße nearby. LVB lays on extra services on major matchdays (LVB). Because the match ticket doubles as a free travel pass, there is no reason to pay separately for the tram (LVB).

There is no dedicated away-fan car park and parking near the stadium is very limited, so public transport is the better option (Football Ground Guide).

Where to stay

The centre around the Hauptbahnhof and Augustusplatz is the easy choice: everything is walkable, the trams to the ground run from the main station, and the bar and restaurant strip at Barfußgässchen is on your doorstep. Staying central also means you are not reliant on late-night transport after the game.

Inside the stadium and allocation

The away section is Sector C, lower tier, blocks 39 to 41, in the south-east corner, and it is mostly standing (Stadionwelt). For larger European ties the allocation can spread across the corner between sectors C and D over two tiers (Football Ground Guide).

During the arena modernisation the away allocation was moved entirely into the lower tier, the former upper-tier away blocks became home seating, and the away block gained about 500 places. Movable fencing lets the club size the away sector to each visiting club's demand (Stadionwelt).

Only bags and rucksacks up to A4 size may be taken in, and power banks are not permitted inside the ground (RB Leipzig). The stadium is cashless: pay by card or contactless, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, with no cash accepted (RB Leipzig). The full house and stadium rules list every prohibited item (Stadionordnung PDF). Arrive early to be inside for kick-off.

The arena was rebuilt inside the bowl of the historic 1956 Zentralstadion, which gives it an amphitheatre feel (Wikipedia). The loudest home support comes from behind the goals, where Sector B is the main home standing terrace. Beer inside the ground is Ur-Krostitzer at around €5.30 (Bundesliga).

Where to drink

There are no bars in the immediate shadow of the stadium. The nearest cluster is one tram stop back at Waldplatz, on Jahnallee.

• Arena Sportsbar, Am Sportforum 2. The closest bar to the ground, functional and busy on matchdays (Sports Where I Am).
• Mick's Pub, corner of Jahnallee and Waldstraße at Waldplatz. Opens from 5pm, outdoor tables, a good sunny pre-match spot in the warmer months (Sports Where I Am).
• Kildare City Pub, central. Irish bar, shows the football, used to away support (Football Ground Guide).
• Bobby's Pub, Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße 3. Relaxed, near Waldplatz (Sports Where I Am).
• Barfußgässchen, the central bar lane off the Markt. Barfusz and its neighbours give you a strip of bars in one short street, best for a pre-match afternoon in town (Football Ground Guide).

A word on beer: alongside the standard Pils, Leipzig has its own sour wheat beer, Gose, worth trying once. On safety, Leipzig is a normal large German city and the centre is fine. RB Leipzig draws real hostility from rival ultras over the club's ownership model, so keep colours to the away end and the away pubs rather than parading them through home areas, and you will have no trouble (Football Ground Guide).

Where to eat

• Auerbachs Keller, Grimmaische Straße. Historic cellar restaurant immortalised in Goethe's Faust, with a hearty Saxon beer cellar and a smarter dining room. Book for the sit-down side (GetYourGuide).
• Ratskeller Leipzig, under the New Town Hall. Big vaulted room, traditional German plates at fair prices (GetYourGuide).
• Barthels Hof, near the Markt. Long-standing spot that does a proper Leipziger Allerlei with local produce (GetYourGuide).
• Max Enk, central. Smarter regional cooking if you want a sit-down meal, including Leipziger Allerlei with crayfish (GetYourGuide).
• Bratwurst and Currywurst stands around the ground and the Hauptbahnhof for a quick, cheap pre-match feed (Bundesliga).

The local dish to try is Leipziger Allerlei, a spring vegetable dish of peas, carrots and asparagus in a light butter sauce, traditionally with crayfish. For something sweet, the Leipziger Lerche, a shortcrust pastry with marzipan, is the city's own (GetYourGuide).

What to do

• Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument to the Battle of the Nations), a 91-metre memorial to the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, one of the largest monuments in Europe, with a viewing platform and museum (My German City).
• St Thomas Church (Thomaskirche), the Gothic church where Bach was cantor for 27 years and where he is buried (My German City).
• Bach Museum, next to St Thomas Church, with original instruments and the story of Bach's life and work (My German City).
• Augustusplatz, the main square, framed by the Gewandhaus concert hall and the Opera.
• Marktplatz and the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus), the Renaissance heart of the old town and its city history museum.
• Nikolaikirche, the church at the centre of the 1989 peaceful revolution that helped bring down the GDR.
• Stasi Museum (Runde Ecke), the former secret-police headquarters, a stark record of East German surveillance.

Common questions

How do you get to the Red Bull Arena from the airport?

If you fly into Leipzig/Halle (LEJ), take the S-Bahn S5 or S5X to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, about 15 minutes, then change to tram 3, 7, 8 or 15 towards the Sportforum. Total time is roughly 30 minutes. Most UK fans arrive via Berlin instead and reach the ground the same way from Leipzig Hbf (Rome2Rio, Football Ground Guide).

Which airport should I fly to for RB Leipzig, and is there a direct flight?

There is no reliable direct UK flight to Leipzig. The London City to Leipzig/Halle service ended in May 2026. Fly instead to the hub, Berlin Brandenburg (BER), which runs direct from Manchester and London, then take the train south, around 1h50 with a change or 1h10 by ICE from Berlin Hbf (Directflights, FlightsFrom, Trainline).

Where do away fans sit at the Red Bull Arena?

Away fans are in Sector C, in the lower tier, blocks 39 to 41, in the south-east corner. The section is mostly standing. For big European ties the allocation can spread across the corner between sectors C and D over two tiers (Stadionwelt, Football Ground Guide).

What is the away allocation?

It varies by opponent because movable fencing lets the club resize the away block. As a reference point, Liverpool received 2,294 tickets for a Champions League fixture, and the modernisation added about 500 places to the away section (Football Ground Guide, Stadionwelt).

What time should I arrive at the ground?

Aim to be at the turnstiles well before kick-off. Bag checks and the cashless entry system slow things down, only A4-size bags are allowed, and the away block fills from the back. Arriving 45 minutes to an hour early gets you in comfortably and lets you sort card payment for food and drink inside (RB Leipzig).

Can you drink beer inside the stadium?

Yes. Beer is sold inside the ground, the house pour being Ur-Krostitzer. Note the stadium is entirely cashless, so you pay by card or contactless, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, at the kiosks (RB Leipzig, Bundesliga).

How much is a beer?

Inside the ground, beer is around €5.30 (Bundesliga). In the city bars you will generally pay less, typically €4 to €5 for a large draught, which is normal for a German city (estimate). Leipzig's own sour beer, Gose, is worth a try in town.

Is Leipzig safe for away fans?

Leipzig is a normal large German city and the centre is safe to walk. The specific point is that RB Leipzig attracts hostility from rival ultras over the club's ownership model, so keep colours to the away end and away-friendly bars rather than home areas (Football Ground Guide).

Where are the away-friendly areas to drink?

The central strip at Barfußgässchen off the Markt gives you a run of bars in one lane and is the easy pre-match base in town. Nearer the ground, Waldplatz has Mick's Pub and Bobby's Pub, and Arena Sportsbar sits closest of all at Am Sportforum 2 (Football Ground Guide, Sports Where I Am).

Does the match ticket include free public transport?

Yes. The RB Leipzig match ticket is a Kombiticket, valid on trams, buses, S-Bahn and regional trains across the MDV network free of charge, from four hours before kick-off to four hours after. That covers your tram out to the Sportforum and back into town (LVB).

How far is the stadium from the city centre?

About 2 km, just north-west of the centre next to the Sportforum. It is a 20 to 30-minute walk from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, or under 10 minutes on tram 3, 7, 8 or 15 to the Sportforum stops (Football Ground Guide, LVB).

Where should I stay?

Stay central, around the Hauptbahnhof and Augustusplatz. Everything is walkable, the trams to the ground run from the main station, and you are next to the Barfußgässchen bars and the main sights. Being central also means you are not dependent on late transport after the game.

What can you bring into the stadium?

Only bags and rucksacks up to A4 size, and power banks are not permitted. The stadium is cashless, so bring a contactless card rather than euros for anything inside. The club's full stadium rules list every prohibited item (RB Leipzig, Stadionordnung PDF).