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MatchesSTUTTGARTVFB STUTTGART vs BORUSSIA DORTMUND

MATCH BRIEF: VFB STUTTGART vs BORUSSIA DORTMUND

Fan Safety
60/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:28:38.785Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

VfB Stuttgart

AWAY TEAM

Borussia Dortmund

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Bundesliga
KICKOFF
04 APR 16:30
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
28
VENUE
Mercedes-Benz 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
60
Physical Safety
70GOOD
Theft Protection
50MODERATE
Scams
70GOOD
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM

AVG BEER

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

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

8°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

4.5°C - 11.9°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

GET YOUR TICKETS

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessMercedes-Benz Arena

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

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.

Who do you think will win?

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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.

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