Buy Augsburg vs FC Koln tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Matchday 12 fixture set for Saturday 5 December 2026 and kick-off listed for 16:30 at the WWK Arena. A December afternoon in Bavaria, a noisy home terrace and one of the loudest travelling followings in German football make this a fixture that rewards buyers who move early. Seats in the central blocks go first, and the away corner rarely has a spare place once Koln's members have been served.
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This is FC Augsburg at home in their 16th straight Bundesliga season, against a Koln side back in the top flight and keen to build on survival last term. The two clubs have shared 11 Bundesliga meetings at this ground since 2012, and the results have swung from long spells of home control to a run of three straight away wins. That unpredictability is part of the appeal.
Below you will find what to expect on price, which blocks suit which buyer, how hospitality works at the WWK Arena, how delivery and entry are handled and the full record of every Bundesliga meeting in Augsburg. Everything here is written to help you pick the right seat and complete the purchase with confidence.
FC Koln carry one of the largest memberships in Germany, and their supporters treat long away trips as part of the season rather than an exception. Augsburg sits several hundred kilometres from the Rhineland, yet the away blocks at the WWK Arena are routinely busy when Koln visit. For a neutral or a Koln fan without member priority, that means the away section is rarely a realistic route.
Home demand has its own drivers. The WWK Arena holds around 30,660 for Bundesliga matches, a compact figure for a club with a loyal regional following, and the season ticket base absorbs a large share of that before day tickets are released. Augsburg supporters mark their calendar around the Bavarian derby with Bayern Munich vs Augsburg, but a Saturday afternoon visit from a club of Koln's size draws a strong home crowd as well.
Koln's own calendar adds another layer. Their supporters save plenty of energy for the Rhineland derby, with FC Koln vs Borussia Monchengladbach the fixture their fans circle first, yet December away days in the south still pull big numbers. A weekend in Augsburg, a short hop from Munich, is an easy sell for travelling supporters.
Recent results add to the pull. After three straight away wins at this ground between 2021 and 2023, Augsburg's 2-0 win in February 2026 restored some home pride, and supporters on both sides now see this as a fixture with something to settle. That kind of balance keeps attendances high even when neither side is chasing a European place.
Timing matters too. Early December fixtures fall in the build-up to the winter break, when Christmas markets draw visitors to Augsburg and Munich, and hotel demand climbs with them. Buyers who wait for the final kick-off confirmation often find the better blocks already thinned out.
Augsburg run a member-first system for day tickets. According to the club's ticketing information, members receive an exclusive pre-sale window, and a general sale for all fans follows only if seats remain. Sales for each home game usually open once the DFL has fixed the final date and time, which is typically around six weeks before the match.
For non-members, that leaves a narrow window. Popular categories in the central blocks can be gone during the member phase, and the general sale may offer only restricted-view places or nothing at all. The club's own resale exchange, the Ticketbörse, is open only to season ticket holders offering their seat for a single game, so it is not a dependable route for visitors from abroad.
The away section is even tighter. Koln typically distribute their allocation through their own channels, with members and loyal supporters given priority, so a buyer without that history will struggle to get in through the visiting club.
That is where a verified marketplace fills the gap. 1BoxOffice lists seats from verified sellers across the home sections, so you can pick your area, see the price up front and buy without holding a membership card for either club. Listings include the block or area where available, which helps you avoid sitting among the wrong set of supporters.
There is one more point worth knowing. Augsburg's ticket terms do not permit resale of club tickets on unauthorised platforms, and a small number of seats may be subject to name checks on entry. That is why the seller notes on each listing matter, and why buying through a marketplace that verifies its sellers and backs every order with a guarantee gives you a safety net if anything goes wrong.
Season ticket holders who cannot attend are the main source of resale seats for Augsburg home games. Those seats tend to sit in the long-side blocks, which suits most visiting buyers, and they often appear once the fixture date is locked in by the league.
Five things shape the price for this match: where you sit, how strong demand is on the day, how close the purchase is to kick-off, the competition context in the 2026/27 season and the level of hospitality you want. Face-value day tickets at the WWK Arena range from standing places in the high teens of euros to central seats in the region of €75, depending on the price category the club assigns to the game. Resale prices sit above that because they reflect scarcity once the club's sales have closed.
Augsburg split home games into four price bands, labelled A to D, with the band set by the expected demand for each opponent. The club's published day-ticket prices for 2026/27 show the gap clearly: a central Category 1a seat ranges from €39 in the lowest band to €75 in the highest. A Saturday visit from a big-city club with a large away following tends to land towards the upper end of that scale, and resale prices follow.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind the goal, Category 3 (Blocks A, Y, Z) | £30 – £60 | Budget-conscious fans | End-on view; some seats are marked as restricted view by the club |
| Longside standard, Category 2 (Blocks B, C, P, Q) | £45 – £90 | Couples and small groups | Angled view towards the corners with a fair balance of price and sightline |
| Near-central, Category 1b (Blocks D, H, R, V) | £60 – £120+ | Fans who want a side-on view | Good compromise between the ends and the halfway line |
| Central longside, Category 1a (Blocks S, T, U) | £90 – £180+ | First-time visitors | The most sought-after non-hospitality seats in the ground |
| Hospitality and VIP | £200 – £450+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Padded seats, catering and lounge access in the main stand |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
A useful rule of thumb: the gap between a corner seat and a central seat is usually larger than the gap between a central seat and a basic hospitality place late in the sales cycle. If comfort matters and your budget is already stretching towards the top of the Category 1a range, compare it with the hospitality listings before you commit.
The ground is a compact, steep bowl with the home terrace behind one goal and the away corner at the opposite end. Opened in 2009 and known first as the Impuls Arena and then the SGL Arena, it was built with steep stands so that even the back rows feel close to the action. Before you choose a block, the WWK Arena seating plan shows exactly where each lettered block sits and how close it is to the pitch.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main stand, Blocks S, T, U | First visits and a clear tactical view | Upper | Central seats close to the hospitality areas; U includes non-smoking places |
| Near-central, Blocks D, H, R, V | Side-on view at a lower price | Mid to upper | Some seats sit near roof supports, so read the listing notes |
| Corners, Blocks B, C, P, Q | Groups and value hunters | Mid | Block C includes non-smoking places |
| Home terrace, Blocks K to O | Atmosphere seekers | Lower | Standing only; the club advises against bringing children under eight, especially into Block M |
| Family area, Blocks I and J | Parents with children | Mid | Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the family area |
| Away section, Blocks W and X | Koln supporters only | Lower to mid | W is standing, X is seated; visiting fans use Entrance 5. Wear Koln colours only here and keep them covered in the home blocks |
The main stand on the west side is the most comfortable part of the ground, with the hospitality areas, the media seats and the central Category 1a blocks. The opposite long side offers a similar view at a slightly lower price, while the home terrace behind the north goal is where the singing starts and rarely stops.
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should stick to the central and near-central blocks of the long sides, where the crowd is mixed and nobody minds a quiet spectator. If you are travelling as a Koln fan but have seats in a home area, leave the scarf at the hotel. For a wider view of events at the ground across the season, the WWK Arena listings show every upcoming match with seats available.
One practical point: a share of the seats in several blocks are classed by the club as slightly restricted or restricted view because of the roof supports. In the restricted category, one of the goal areas may not be fully visible. Always read the listing before you pay.
If atmosphere is the priority but you would rather sit, the blocks of the long sides nearest the home terrace give you a view of the choreography and the singing without committing to ninety minutes on your feet. Those who want the travelling Koln support in full voice will hear it from almost anywhere, as the away corner is compact and the roof keeps the sound in.
Families should look first at Blocks I and J, where the club prices children's tickets well below the adult rate at selected games. For a December kick-off, the covered upper rows of any stand are warmer and drier than the front rows, which can catch wind and rain.
Hospitality at the WWK Arena is concentrated in the main stand, where business seats and private boxes sit close to the players' areas. The club describes its business seats as central, padded places with catering and a matchday programme, while the boxes offer private catering, lounge-style seats in front of the box and access to the other hospitality areas.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seat | Couples and small business groups | Central padded seat with catering before the match and at half time |
| Lounge package | Fans marking a special occasion | Shared lounge access with a varied food offer and a warm place to wait in December |
| Premium seat with lounge access | Visitors who want comfort without a full box | Close to the halfway line with a relaxed pre-match routine |
| Private box | Corporate hosts and larger parties | Private space, dedicated catering and a balcony for mingling with other box guests |
Most business places at the ground are sold by the club's hospitality partner on a season basis, so single-match availability is limited. When a season holder cannot attend, those seats can appear on the resale market, and they tend to be picked up quickly for a Saturday fixture.
If you are hosting clients, a hospitality ticket also solves the weather question. A December afternoon in Augsburg can be bitterly cold, and a heated lounge before kick-off and at half time makes a real difference.
Hospitality guests also benefit from reserved parking close to the VIP entrance, according to the club's hospitality information, which saves the walk from the main car parks on a cold evening after the final whistle. Dress codes are relaxed for football hospitality in Germany, but smart casual is a safe choice for business seats and boxes.
For groups larger than a single box can hold, it can be worth combining business seats with nearby Category 1a places, so part of the party enjoys the lounge while the rest sits close by. Look for listings that allow this early, as hospitality stock for a single match is limited and rarely returns once sold.
Delivery depends on how the seller holds the ticket. Augsburg push mobile tickets through the club app, and print-at-home tickets can usually be scanned from a phone as well. Your listing will state the method before you buy.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket (app transfer) | Install the club app in advance, accept the transfer promptly and make sure your phone is charged |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Download it before you travel and set screen brightness to full at the turnstile |
| Paper ticket | Confirm the delivery address and allow time for courier delivery before you leave home |
| Collection | Note the meeting point and time and keep your order reference to hand |
Read the listing notes carefully, bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully if you are using mobile entry. The whole ground is cashless, so bring a card or a phone set up for payment. Liquids over 200 ml and food are not allowed into the away section, and bags are checked at every entrance.
Getting there is simple. Your match ticket usually doubles as a public transport ticket on the local network for a set window around the game, so keep it handy on the tram. Tram line 8, the stadium line, runs every five minutes from two hours before kick-off, and parking at the ground costs €10 per car, with a park-and-ride shuttle from the trade fair site as an alternative when the main car parks fill.
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Most overseas visitors fly into Munich. From Munich's main station, regional and intercity trains reach Augsburg in roughly 30 to 45 minutes, while the airport adds a longer transfer. Tram line 8 covers the final leg to the ground. Mobile and e-ticket delivery work well for international buyers because nothing needs to be posted.
If you are travelling as a group, filter for seats listed together and read the notes to confirm the arrangement before you pay.
Bundesliga dates can move once the DFL sets the final schedule, and weekend fixtures sometimes shift between Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Book flexible travel where possible, and plan to arrive the day before. A Friday evening arrival gives you time to see the Fuggerei and the Christmas market on Rathausplatz before heading to the ground, and it removes the risk of a delayed flight costing you the first half.
Koln fans building a second trip into their season can look ahead to the return meeting, scheduled for the weekend of 10 April 2027, with FC Koln vs Augsburg listings already open for the RheinEnergieStadion.
Visitors who want a marquee afternoon in Cologne as well have FC Koln vs Bayern Munich on the calendar, a date that typically draws strong demand in Cologne.
Once you land, keep a payment card ready rather than euros in cash, since the ground does not take notes or coins. Winter weather in Bavaria can bring snow and ice, so allow extra time on the tram and wear layers if your seats are in an open front row.
Augsburg's first Bundesliga season in 2011/12 brought Koln to the ground for the first time in the top flight, and the newcomers won 2-1 in March 2012 while the visitors slid towards relegation. That set a pattern. Across the next six home meetings, through the Koln seasons of 2014/15 to 2017/18 and the empty-stadium match of June 2020, Augsburg did not lose to Koln at home, with a 3-0 win in September 2017 the high point.
Then the tide turned. Koln won 3-2 in April 2021 and 4-1 in April 2022, during a season that ended with European qualification. A 3-1 win followed in April 2023. Three straight away wins transformed the fixture from a home banker into a genuine toss-up.
A 1-1 draw in March 2024 steadied things, and Augsburg's 2-0 win in February 2026 was their first home victory over Koln in almost nine years.
The ground itself has shaped the story. Augsburg's compact, steep stands give the home side a genuine lift, which explains the early run of six unbeaten home meetings. Koln's run began behind closed doors in April 2021 and continued once supporters returned, with a packed away corner in 2022 and 2023 helping to blunt that home advantage. The 2020 and 2021 meetings, both played without fans, remain the only two in this fixture's history without a crowd.
What makes this meeting distinctive is how evenly it is balanced. Four home wins, three away wins and four draws separate the sides here, with the goal count split 15-14. There is no pecking order to lean on, and that keeps both sets of supporters coming.
The figures below cover all Bundesliga meetings at the WWK Arena with Augsburg as hosts.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 11 |
| Augsburg wins | 4 |
| Koln wins | 3 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Augsburg goals | 15 |
| Koln goals | 14 |
| Biggest Augsburg win | 3-0 |
| Biggest Koln win | 4-1 |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 31 Mar 2012 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 27 Feb 2026 |
Source: ESPN match data and fussballdaten.de, cross-checked for every result.
Results are listed newest first, with Augsburg's score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 2-0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | 1-1 |
| 08 Apr 2023 | 1-3 |
| 30 Apr 2022 | 1-4 |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 2-3 |
| 07 Jun 2020 | 1-1 |
| 09 Sep 2017 | 3-0 |
| 15 Apr 2017 | 2-1 |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 0-0 |
| 02 May 2015 | 0-0 |
| 31 Mar 2012 | 2-1 |
Source: ESPN match data and fussballdaten.de match reports.
Aim to buy soon after the final kick-off time is confirmed, as central seats tend to rise in price as December approaches.
Visiting supporters are housed in Block W for standing and Block X for seating, entering through Entrance 5.
Yes, many listings are sold as adjacent seats, and the listing notes confirm the arrangement before you pay.
Only if your seller delivers a mobile ticket by app transfer; PDF and paper tickets are scanned at the turnstile without it.
No, the ground is fully cashless, so bring a payment card or a phone set up for mobile payment.
Sources: FC Augsburg official ticketing information, pricing and hospitality details (fcaugsburg.de), Bayer 04 Leverkusen away supporter guide for the WWK Arena, ESPN match data and fussballdaten.de match records.