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Welcome to Stuttgart!

We are delighted to welcome you as FC Porto fans to watch FC Porto at VfB Stuttgart in the MHPArena.

Please take note of the following important information regarding your journey and stay:

Match Information

Stadium Opening: 16:45
Kick-off: 18:45

Please note that Germany is in the Central European Time (CET/UTC+1) zone, while Portugal is in the Western European Time (WET/UTC+0) zone. Please keep the one-hour time difference in mind when planning your arrival.

Please plan your journey so that you have enough time for the fanwalk and security checks at the entrance.

Travel from Stuttgart Airport to the city

  • Take the S-Bahn lines S2 (direction Schorndorf) or S3 (direction Backnang).
  • Travel from Stuttgart Airport to Stuttgart Main Station by taking U6 (direction Gerlingen) to Stuttgart Main Station (Hauptbahnhof).
  • Please note: The U6 is a Stadtbahn (light rail / urban metro), operating partly underground and partly above ground.
  • Travel time to Stuttgart Main Station (Hauptbahnhof): approx. 30 minutes.
  • From Stuttgart Main Station, take S1 (direction Kirchheim (Teck)) to Untertürkheim station and join the fanwalk.

Fan Meeting Point

Fan Meeting Point City – Biergarten im Schlossgarten
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The central meeting point for all FC Porto fans in the city is the Biergarten im Schlossgarten, located directly next to Stuttgart Main Station in the Schlossgarten.

The beer garden offers traditional local dishes as well as a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The beer garden opens at 11:00 a.m. (local time).

Please plan your journey so that you have enough time for the fanwalk and security checks at the entrance.

Travel by Train via Fan Meeting Point

Notice that there is no organized fan transfer from the Fan Meeting Point to Untertürkheim or to the stadium.

Reference to limited capacity and the need to use public transport at an early stage (no later than 3:15 p.m.):

  • S1 (direction Kirchheim) from Hauptbahnhof (lower level) to Untertürkheim.
  • U4 (direction Untertürkheim) from Staatsgalerie to Untertürkheim.
  • From Untertürkheim Station, fans can join a fanwalk to the stadium.

Travel by Car

Due to several road construction sites, travel time between the motorway exit and both the park-and-ride facilities and the stadium parking areas is currently significantly extended. Please allow sufficient time for your journey to ensure you arrive at the stadium on time.

Fan Bus Parking

  • Parking available near the visitors entrance on Benzstraße
  • Only large coaches and minibuses (no cars) are allowed
  • Traffic police will direct parking
  • Information is available from VfB Stuttgart, your club liaison and the volunteers on site.

Environmental Zone

Stuttgart is an environmental zone. Entry allowed only with a valid green environmental badge.

Fan Separation

  • To avoid conflicts, strict fan separation is enforced in Stuttgart for travel to the stadium:
  • No exit at Bad Cannstatt
  • Do not use U11
  • Do not use S2 or S3 beyond Stuttgart Main Station (please leave the S2 at the main station)
  • From Stuttgart Main Station, use S1 (direction Kirchheim (Teck)) to Untertürkheim

Fanwalk

The fanwalk starts exclusively from Untertürkheim Station (approximately 2 km, 30 minutes).

Recommended departure: 16:15

This ensures arrival at the stadium by 16:45 for opening and plenty of time before kick-off at 18:45.

Stadium Access: Sectors 61–65 can be reached via the path from Benzstraße.

Wheelchair Access

  • Accessible parking for guest fans at P7 Parking Garage
  • Stadium access via Gate 17 (Fritz-Walter-Weg)

Violence Prevention – “Fair Play First”

  • No provocation or aggression
  • Respect and tolerance for everyone
  • Say no to racist or xenophobic behavior
  • The police act neutrally to ensure the safety of all peaceful fans.

Emergency number: 110
Stadium operations: +49 (0) 711 – 8990 8050

Awareness

VfB Stuttgart operates an Awareness Team at every home match.

If you feel uncomfortable, harassed, or threatened, contact the Awareness Team at: +49 151 44 533 832
The hotline is active from stadium opening until the end of the match.

Fan Culture & Safety

  • Bringing or igniting pyrotechnics is prohibited and punishable by law
  • Masked clothing is not allowed
  • Breathalyzer checks at the entrance (limit: 1.0‰)
  • Security checks are conducted consistently

Kind regards,
Operations Management Police Stuttgart
Supporter Liaison Officers VfB Stuttgart