OPERATIONAL BRIEF: STUTTGART
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM
A 0.5-liter beer at MHPArena is approx. €5.20 (+€2 deposit). Kiosks accept both CASH and contactless payments.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:28 AM
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN STUTTGART
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – MHPArena
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Take S-Bahn S1 from the main station to 'Neckarpark'. Your match ticket usually includes free VVS transit from 7 hours before kickoff.
Warning: Avoid alighting at Bad Cannstatt station, as it is a primary gathering point for home ultra groups.
Away fans are located in the Untertürkheimer stand (Blocks 61-65). Entry is via Benzstrasse.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Pyrotechnics
- Outside food/drink
- Cannabis (forbidden in stadium)
- Professional cameras
CRITICAL
1.0 per mille alcohol limit for entry. Bags larger than A4 are strictly forbidden (limited storage available). Specialized 'Dächle Team' helpers are available if you feel unsafe.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated routes via Neckarpark ensure safe dispersal for away supporters back to the city center.
Exit via the Untertürkheimer gates directly towards the P7 parking lot or the Neckarpark S-Bahn station.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Transfer
STR to center is 27 mins by S-Bahn S2 or S3 (£4/€4 approx).
Tip
The airport is located just south of the city and is perfectly integrated into the S-Bahn network.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
The 'Schlossplatz' and city center offer high-end shopping and diverse dining. The 'Neckar' riverbanks are also pleasant for social gathering.
RECOMMENDED
Schlossplatz / Stuttgart Mitte offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Main Station)
The central rail connectivity hub where most fans gather before taking the S-Bahn to the Neckarpark stadium district.
POLICE PROFILE
STRICT/PROACTIVE
Baden-Württemberg police maintain a strong presence. They enforce fan separation strictly and use video surveillance for high-risk fixtures.