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MatchesCOLOGNE1. FC KÖLN vs BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN

MATCH BRIEF: 1. FC KÖLN vs BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN

Fan Safety
54/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:28:24.421Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

1. FC Köln

AWAY TEAM

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Bundesliga
KICKOFF
25 APR 00:00
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
31
VENUE
RheinEnergieSTADION
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

Germany is a Schengen member. EU citizens need a valid ID/Passport. Non-EU visitors need a passport valid for 3 months. ETIAS required from late 2026.

Fan Safety Score
54
Physical Safety
60MODERATE
Theft Protection
45MODERATE
Scams
60MODERATE
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM

AVG BEER

Stadium kiosks are CASHLESS (Card/Mobile Pay). Typical beer price is €5.00 + cup deposit. Bans on glass bottles apply in the stadium vicinity.

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:28 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

14°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

8.3°C - 19.1°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

GET YOUR TICKETS

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessRheinEnergieSTADION

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Take KVB Tram Line 1 towards Weiden directly to 'RheinEnergieStadion'. Match tickets usually include free VRS network travel.

Warning: Driving to the stadium is discouraged due to extreme traffic. Use the P4 parking area on Aachener Str if arrival by bus/car is necessary.

Away fans are located in the North-East corner (Blocks N6, N15, N16). Security checks at the entrance include alcohol breathalyzer tests.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags/Rucksacks
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Glass bottles/Cans
  • Professional cameras
  • Oversized banners

CRITICAL

CASHLESS kiosks only. 1.1 per mille alcohol limit for entry. Bags and rucksacks are strictly forbidden inside with no storage available.

Exit routes & evacuation

Follow clear signage for 'Zentrum' Tram 1 services for safe dispersal back to Neumarkt/Heumarkt.

Exit via the North-East tunnels directly to the P4 parking lot or the tram line 1 platform area.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Cologne/Bonn (CGN) / Düsseldorf (DUS)

Transfer

CGN to center is 15 mins by S-Bahn S13/S19 (€3.20). DUS is 45 mins by ICE/RE train.

Tip

CGN is extremely convenient with a rail station directly under the terminal linked to the Hauptbahnhof.

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

The 'Belgisches Viertel' (Belgian Quarter) and 'Altstadt' offer a high density of traditional Brauhäuser (Brewhouses) serving the local Kölsch beer.

RECOMMENDED

Belgisches Viertel / Altstadt offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Neumarkt / Roncalliplatz

Neumarkt is the primary hub for the Line 1 tram. Roncalliplatz, near the Cathedral, is the iconic assembly point for groups.

POLICE PROFILE

COORDINATED

Cologne police (Polizei NRW) are very experienced with major events. They enforce glass bottle bans strictly and manage fan flow via the tram lines.

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