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Allianz Arena

The glowing inflatable stadium of FC Bayern

Germany's best-known modern stadium, wrapped in thousands of air-filled panels that glow red at night. Home of FC Bayern and host of World Cup, Euro and Champions League finals.

Capacity
75,000
Opened
2005
Architect
Herzog & de Meuron
Home of
FC Bayern Munich

Home club

FC Bayern München crest

FC Bayern München

Die Roten (The Reds)

Founded
1900
Plays here since
2005

Germany's most successful club, with the most members of any sports club in the world. The arena lights up red when Bayern play at home, and the Südkurve is the heart of the support.

Biggest honours

  • 6× European Cup / Champions League
  • 30+ German championships
  • 2× Club World Cup

History

Allianz Arena, 2004: 2,874 inflatable ETFE cushions are mounted on the steel frame.
20042,874 inflatable ETFE cushions are mounted on the steel frame.
Allianz Arena, 2005: Opening night — the facade glows red for the first time.
2005Opening night — the facade glows red for the first time.
Allianz Arena, 2012: The Champions League final comes to Munich.
2012The Champions League final comes to Munich.

Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich wanted a football-only stadium to replace the athletics-focused Olympiastadion. Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron won the competition with a design that looks like an inflatable rubber boat.

The arena opened in May 2005 and hosted the opening match of the 2006 World Cup a year later. 1860 Munich moved out in 2017, so the stadium now belongs to Bayern alone.

The façade is made of around 2,800 ETFE cushions filled with dry air. Each can be lit separately — red for Bayern, and in other colours for national-team games and special occasions.

Milestones

  1. 2005The arena opens
  2. 2006World Cup opening match, Germany beat Costa Rica 4–2
  3. 2012'Finale dahoam' — Chelsea beat Bayern on penalties in the Champions League final
  4. 2017Bayern becomes the sole owner
  5. 2024Euro 2024 opening match, Germany beat Scotland 5–1
  6. 2025Champions League final, Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter 5–0

Legendary nights

2012

The final at home

Bayern reached the Champions League final in their own stadium but lost to Chelsea on penalties.

2020

Treble season

Bayern won the league, the cup and the Champions League — their second treble.

2025

A record final

PSG beat Inter 5–0, the biggest winning margin in a Champions League final.

Did you know?

  • The façade cushions are only 0.2 mm thick and are kept inflated by fans running non-stop.
  • It's one of the few stadiums that can change colour — in 2021 UEFA refused to let it light up in rainbow colours.
  • The arena has one of Europe's biggest stadium car parks, with space for around 9,800 cars.
  • Concerts are rare here; it's used mainly for football.

Seating layout

Capacity: 75,000123StageFloor

Indicative layout of Allianz Arena for concerts — exact blocks vary by show.

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Pitch / stage

Pitch

1

Lower tier

Close to the pitch and very loud, including the standing Südkurve for Bayern fans.

2

Middle tier

Business seats and boxes with the best overall view.

3

Upper tier

One of the steepest stands in Germany. Far away but with a great view of the whole game.

Seating tips

  • The Südkurve is the loud Bayern end. For a calmer view pick the long sides.
  • The upper tier is very steep — not ideal if you're afraid of heights.
  • Matches sell out to members first, so check official resale for tickets.

Getting there

Allianz Arena

Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 25, 80939 München

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  • U-Bahn U6 · FröttmaningAbout 15 minutes from Marienplatz, then a 15-minute walk over the esplanade.
  • Extra trains on match daysThe U6 runs more often. Match tickets usually include public transport in the MVV zone.
  • Shuttle buses & carBig car park on site, but leaving after the match can take an hour.

After the show

The walk back to Fröttmaning is managed in waves. If you're not in a hurry, wait 20–30 minutes at the stadium and the trains will be much emptier.

Bags & entry

Only small bags up to A4 are allowed. Larger bags can be left at paid storage outside.

Where to stay nearby

Schwabing

Lively student area on the U6, close to the English Garden.

Altstadt

Old town with beer halls, 15 minutes by U6.

Freimann

Practical hotels close to the arena for an early start.

Munich

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Read our Munich guide: where to stay, getting around, food and local tips.

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Upcoming events at Allianz Arena

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Questions fans ask

Does the Allianz Arena host concerts?

Very rarely. It's mostly reserved for football; Munich concerts are usually at the Olympiastadion or Olympiahalle.

Can I visit without a match?

Yes, there are daily arena tours and the FC Bayern Museum.

Is food paid by card?

Yes, cashless payment is standard at the arena.