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MatchesMAINZ1. FSV MAINZ 05 vs FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN

MATCH BRIEF: 1. FSV MAINZ 05 vs FC BAYERN MÜNCHEN

Fan Safety
63/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:28:31.015Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

1. FSV Mainz 05

AWAY TEAM

FC Bayern München

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Bundesliga
KICKOFF
25 APR 00:00
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
31
VENUE
Opel Arena
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
63
Physical Safety
70GOOD
Theft Protection
60MODERATE
Scams
70GOOD
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM

AVG BEER

A 0.5-liter beer at Mewa Arena is approximately €5.40. Soft drinks are around €5.00. The stadium is CASHLESS, accepting cards and mobile payments.

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:28 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

13°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

10°C - 15.7°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessOpel Arena

GETTING TO THE GROUND

From Mainz Hauptbahnhof, take tram lines 51 or 53 to 'Jakob-Heinz-Straße/Arena'. On matchdays, dedicated shuttle buses run from the station's bus terminal.

Warning: Parking at the stadium is extremely limited. Use the free Park-and-Ride at 'Messe' (Genfer Allee), which is outside the environmental zone.

Away supporters enter blocks H, I, and J via the visitors' entrance. The section offers a mix of seating and safe standing areas.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Outside drinks (except 0.25L Tetra Paks)
  • Professional cameras
  • Vapes with liquids

CRITICAL

CASHLESS stadium. Visibly intoxicated fans (limit ~1.1 per mille) will be denied entry. Small bags (A4 size) are permitted; storage is available for larger items.

Exit routes & evacuation

Exit via the visitors' gate towards the shuttle bus loop or the P9 parking lot for fan buses.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Transfer

FRA is only 25-30 mins by S-Bahn (S8/S9) or regional train to Mainz Hauptbahnhof.

Tip

Frankfurt Airport is one of Europe's largest hubs, making Mainz very accessible for international fans.

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

The 'Altstadt' (Old Town) and the area around the Cathedral offer a great selection of traditional wine taverns and bars.

RECOMMENDED

Mainz Altstadt offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Mainz Hauptbahnhof (Main Station)

The primary rail gateway and the starting point for matchday shuttles and trams. Fans typically assembly here before heading to the arena.

POLICE PROFILE

COORDINATED

German police maintain a professional presence. They work alongside the club's 'White Vest' protection concept to ensure fan safety.

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