Red Bull Arena
The Red Bull Arena, until 2010 called Zentralstadion, is currently the home of RB Leipzig. The stadium has a capacity of 43,500 seats.
The Zentralstadion was built between 2000 and 2004 with the perspective of the upcoming 2006 World Cup. The stadium was built on the site of the old Zentralstadion, which was completely demolished with just the green outer banks remaining.
The newly built stadium opened in the summer of 2004. Total costs of the redevelopment project amounted to €90 million. During the 2006 World Cup the stadium hosted four group matches and the round of 16 match between Argentina and Mexico (2-1).
For a few years FC Sachsen Leipzig occupied the stadium, however their attendances could not meet the stadium’s capacity and the club moved back to their old ground. With the take-over of SVV Markranstädt by ambitious energy drink-maker Red Bull in 2010, the stadium has found a new occupant in RB Leipzig. At about the same time Red Bull bought the naming rights of the stadium for a period of 30 years.
The Red Bull Arena is one of three Red Bull Arena’s in the world, with the others being in Salzburg and New Jersey.
Getting there
The Red Bull Arena lies slightly east of Leipzig’s city centre and central railway station. The 2-kilometre walk should not take longer than 30 minutes.
Alternatively one can take tram 3, 7, or 15 from the main railway station (Leipzig Hbf), which will all bring you to the stadium in only 7 minutes. Get off at stop Sportforum.
If arriving by car, take exit 17 Leipzig-West from the A9 (which runs west of the city). Follow the B181 in the direction of the city. After about 10 kilometres turn left onto the Rückmarsdorfer Straße. Follow (with a slight left onto the Hans-Driesch-Straße) until, after the bridge, you reach the stadium.
Address: Am Sportforum 3, 04105 Leipzig
Tickets
Tickets for RB Leipzig matches can be bought at the stadium before the start of the match. Ticket counters will be opened from approximately 2.5 hours before kickoff.
In pre-sale tickets can be bought from the RB Leipzig office at the Neumarkt 29 in Leipzig’s city centre.
Tickets cost either €8.00 or €10.00.
Stadium tours
The Red Bull Arena offers guided stadium tours that last about 60 minutes.
Between April and September tours run from Wednesday to Saturday at 4:00 pm. In March, October, and November tours run every Wednesday at 2:00 pm. Tours in other months, or on other days, only run on request with a minimum of 10 people attending. Individuals can join a tour group if available.
Tours can be booked by phone +49 (0) 341 2341 123, or via the online form. The tour costs €11.00.
Relevant Internet links:
Redbulls.com – Official website of RB Leipzig.
Sportforum-Leipzig.com – Official website of the Red Bull Arena.
Leipzig.de – Leipzig tourist information.
Lvb.de – Leipzig public transport information.
