Buy Borussia Dortmund vs Augsburg tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Bundesliga fixture scheduled for Saturday 12 December 2026 at 16:30 local time. German league kick-offs are confirmed a few weeks ahead, so the slot may still shift within that weekend. The match is played at Signal Iduna Park, an 81,365-capacity arena in southern Dortmund.
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This is the last home game before the winter break, and it comes at a ground where Borussia Dortmund have won ten of the fifteen Bundesliga meetings between the clubs. Augsburg have taken three points here twice, both times by a single goal.
For buyers, this is the most accessible way into one of Europe's great football grounds. A mid-table visitor rather than a marquee name means the Yellow Wall is reachable at a sensible price.
Start with the terrace. The Südtribüne holds 24,454 standing supporters, the largest standing terrace in Europe, and it is the reason many visitors pick Dortmund over any other German club.
The numbers behind it are remarkable. Dortmund regularly draw crowds above 80,000 for league games, a figure no other club in Europe matches week to week, and season ticket holders take a large share of that before any public sale.
Augsburg are not a marquee opponent, which is exactly why this date suits visitors. German away allocations are generous by European standards, but the pull of this fixture comes from the stadium rather than the visiting side, so more stock reaches the open market than for a Bayern Munich or Schalke game.
December sharpens the timing. This is the final round before the Bundesliga's winter break, and points at that stage often shape whether a club spends the break chasing the top four or looking over its shoulder.
Augsburg have also made this trip awkward before. Two 1-0 wins at Signal Iduna Park, in 2015 and again in 2025, mean the home crowd does not take the afternoon for granted.
Finally, the Christmas market season brings extra visitors to the Ruhr. Dortmund's market is one of the largest in Germany, and a Saturday fixture fits neatly into a weekend built around it.
The club's profile lifts every fixture too. Dortmund are back in the Champions League this season, and European nights push season ticket holders and members to use their seats for every league game as well.
Augsburg bring a quiet kind of durability. They have been in the Bundesliga every season since 2011, longer than several bigger names, and their supporters have made this trip fifteen times already.
Yes, and more easily than at many German clubs. Dortmund sell match tickets to the general public once member and season ticket windows have closed, and a fixture against a mid-table side does not disappear in minutes the way Der Klassiker does.
Timing still matters. Members and season ticket holders get the first windows, and the standing places on the Südtribüne are the first to go once sales open more widely.
Club sales also run close to the match, which suits people in the Ruhr more than anyone booking flights. Visitors planning a December trip usually want certainty weeks ahead rather than days.
A verified marketplace fills that gap. Sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats and standing places for this fixture well before the club's final windows, you choose the stand and price band that suit you and the purchase is protected from payment to entry. No membership or German address is needed.
Augsburg supporters should note that the visiting allocation is handled through their own club. Anyone buying a home-area ticket should follow the neutral-seating guidance in the stadium section below.
One practical point on German tickets: standing places and seats are sold separately and cannot be swapped at the turnstile, so decide which you want before you buy rather than after you arrive.
German clubs also apply their own transfer rules. Some tickets are personalised for higher-risk fixtures, and while a mid-table Saturday rarely falls into that category, it is worth reading the listing notes so you know what is printed on your ticket.
Buying early has a second advantage here. Terrace places are the first to sell at any price level, so the earlier you look, the more likely you are to get the standing experience rather than a seat by default.
Five factors set the price for this match. Seat location matters most in a ground this size, where a central seat and a corner in the upper tier are very different products, while demand reflects the pull of the stadium rather than the visiting side. Fixture timing plays its part, with the last weekend before the winter break. Competition context adds weight in the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign, and hospitality tier sits at the top of the range.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Südtribüne standing | £60 – £120 | Fans who want the Yellow Wall | Standing only on the terrace behind the goal, packed and loud |
| Corners and upper rows | £70 – £140 | Budget-minded buyers | High seats with the full sweep of the arena in view |
| Longside seated | £110 – £210 | Couples and small groups | East or West tribune, side-on and away from halfway |
| Central seated | £160 – £300+ | First-time visitors | Central rows facing the Yellow Wall for the full spectacle |
| Hospitality / VIP | £300 – £700+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge access, dining and premium seats in the side tribunes |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
German face values are famously low, and Dortmund's terrace prices are among the most affordable in top-level European football. Resale prices sit above those levels because they cover guaranteed entry, delivery and a place at a ground that sells out most weeks.
Expect firmer prices in the final fortnight. Once Christmas travel plans lock in and the league table gives the fixture extra meaning, the cheaper standing listings disappear first.
Groups of four or more usually pay a little more per seat, as fewer listings keep larger parties together. Pairs and single places give you the widest range of prices.
It is worth setting expectations against English prices. A seat at Signal Iduna Park usually costs less than an equivalent view at a Premier League ground of half the size, which is why so many British supporters build a weekend around a Bundesliga trip.
Hospitality follows the same pattern. A lounge package in Dortmund often costs what a good seat alone would cost at a leading English club, which is why corporate buyers from abroad look at German fixtures for entertaining.
Signal Iduna Park is four separate stands rather than a bowl, and the difference between them is bigger than at most grounds. Use the Signal Iduna Park seating plan to compare blocks before you buy.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Südtribüne, the Yellow Wall | Fans who want the full experience | Lower to mid | Standing terrace holding 24,454, the loudest part of the ground |
| East and West tribunes, central | First-time visitors and families | Mid to high | Premium and hospitality seating, the tunnel and a balanced central view |
| East and West tribunes, upper | Fans who want the whole picture | Mid | Higher rows looking across at the terrace, with a clear tactical view |
| Corners | Budget-minded buyers | Lower to mid | More affordable seats with the drama of the arena from on high |
| Nordtribüne away section | Augsburg supporters with club allocation | Set by the visiting club | Visiting fans sit in part of the north stand behind the far goal |
| Hospitality seats | Corporate guests and special occasions | Premium | Central side-tribune positions linked to the lounges |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans usually settle well in the central or upper rows of either side tribune, where the view is clear and the Yellow Wall sits directly opposite. If you want the terrace, be ready to stand for the full match in a crowd that moves as one. Augsburg fans in home areas should wear neutral clothing and keep club colours out of sight.
Families tend to prefer a seated block in the side tribunes
One thing to know about the standing sections: they are converted to seats for European fixtures, which is why the ground holds around 66,000 on those nights. For a Bundesliga Saturday the terrace runs at full size.
Families tend to prefer a seated block in the side tribunes rather than the terrace, where the crush before kick-off and after goals is part of the appeal for some and not for others. Accessible positions and step-free access are available around the ground, so speak to the seller before buying if you have access requirements.
The terrace itself works differently from a seated block. Places are unreserved within the section, so arriving early matters if you want a particular spot, and the crowd sways and surges when Dortmund attack.
If you want the photograph everyone takes home, sit in the upper rows of the North stand or the side tribunes facing the Südtribüne. That is the angle that shows the full wall of yellow behind the goal.
Sightlines are strong across the ground because the stands are steep and close to the pitch, with no running track. Even the back rows of the upper tiers keep you nearer the play than an equivalent seat at many newer arenas.
The Signal Iduna Park guide covers the wider matchday, including the station beside the ground and what to expect from the walk in.
Hospitality at Dortmund sits in the East and West tribunes, where the lounges, boxes and premium seats run along the touchlines. Packages tend to be better value than at comparable English clubs, which makes them a realistic option for a group.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat package | Couples and small groups | Central seat facing the Yellow Wall with lounge access |
| Lounge dining | Clients and colleagues | Pre-match meal drawing on the food and beer of the Ruhr |
| Private box | Corporate hosts | Private space for a group with catering and a pitch view |
| Group package | Birthdays and team outings | Shared lounge access for a larger party |
Package contents vary by seller, so read each listing for what is included. Food, drinks, parking and matchday extras differ between products.
Hospitality also removes the queueing from a big German matchday. Guests can arrive early, eat inside and avoid the crowds building on the concourses an hour before kick-off.
Tickets on 1BoxOffice arrive in one of several formats. The listing shows which method applies before you pay.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file shows the correct match, stand and entrance before you travel |
| Mobile transfer | That your account details are correct so the ticket lands in the right app |
| Paper ticket by courier | That the delivery address is one you can reach in the days before the match |
| Local collection | The meeting point, the collection time and the name the seller will use |
Read the listing notes carefully, as some sellers release tickets only a few days before kick-off. Bring valid photo ID in case stewards ask for it and charge your phone fully if you are using mobile entry.
Getting there is simple by European standards. The Signal Iduna Park station sits beside the ground with frequent trains from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, and many supporters walk out from the city in around half an hour.
Arrive early for a full house. Bag rules are enforced at the turnstiles, the terrace fills long before kick-off and the walk from the station slows to a crawl in the final twenty minutes.
Payment inside the ground is usually cashless in German stadiums, with a stadium card or contactless card used at the kiosks. Ask at the kiosk or read the club's matchday notes so you are not caught out at half-time.
Food and drink are part of the appeal. The concourses serve the Ruhr staples of bratwurst and beer, and prices inside German grounds remain far below what visitors from England or the Gulf expect.
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Step1
Find the match
Search for the fixture and open the listings for 12 December to see every stand on sale.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account so your order details, delivery updates and receipts sit in one place.
Step3
Choose standing or seated
Decide between the Südtribüne terrace, a seat in the side tribunes or hospitality, using the seating guide above.
Step4
Compare the listings
Look at price, quantity, delivery method and seller notes side by side before you commit.
Step5
Pick your quantity
Select how many tickets you need and confirm whether the listing keeps your group together.
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Enter your details
Add the names, contact information and delivery address the seller needs to send your tickets.
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Pay securely
Complete payment on the encrypted payment page and wait for your confirmation email.
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Follow your delivery
Use track order to see when your tickets are sent and when they are ready for matchday.
One more point: Dortmund hotels fill up around the Christmas market,
Watch the away allocation too. German clubs return unsold visiting tickets to home supporters close to the match, so a second wave of stock sometimes appears in the final week, though rarely in the areas visitors want most.
One more point: Dortmund hotels fill up around the Christmas market, so securing the match first gives you more freedom over dates and budget.
Overseas buyers should choose e-ticket or mobile delivery where possible, as both arrive without relying on international post. If you need paper tickets, pick a hotel or a German address you can reach before matchday. Groups who want to stand or sit together should say so when ordering and choose listings that confirm places together.
Dortmund is easy to reach. Düsseldorf and Cologne airports both connect to Gulf and European routes with fast rail links into the Ruhr, and Dortmund's own airport handles regional flights. Kick-off times can move within the weekend, so book flexible travel where you can.
Visitors planning a second trip can follow the return fixture, Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund, later in the season, where the smaller ground makes for a very different afternoon.
UK buyers have plenty of options, with direct flights into Düsseldorf and Cologne from several airports and a train onward in under an hour. A Saturday fixture works well as a two-night trip.
Augsburg supporters face a long trip. The journey across Germany runs to more than 500 kilometres, which is why their allocation is usually filled by organised coach and rail travel rather than casual day trips.
December in the Ruhr is cold and damp. The stands are covered, but the terrace is exposed to the weather at the sides, so wrap up if you are standing for two hours.
Buyers from the Gulf usually connect through Frankfurt, Düsseldorf or Munich, with fast trains onward into Dortmund. Allow a spare day either side, as December weather can slow journeys across northern Europe.
The Ruhr rewards a longer stay. Dortmund sits within a short train ride of Essen, Bochum and Gelsenkirchen, so a football weekend here can easily take in a second match or a museum day between fixtures.
Travelling supporters should also plan the return. Trains back into the city fill immediately after the whistle, so either move quickly or wait out the first half hour near the ground with the rest of the crowd.
The clubs have only shared the Bundesliga since 2011, when Augsburg came up for the first time, so the record here is short and one-sided. Dortmund won the first meeting 4-0 in October 2011 and have taken ten of the fifteen league games at this ground.
Augsburg have still made their mark. They won 1-0 in Dortmund in February 2015 and repeated the trick in March 2025, and three draws in between show that the visitors have often made the afternoon uncomfortable.
What makes the fixture distinctive is the gap between the two clubs and how rarely that gap shows on the scoreboard. Augsburg have scored in thirteen of the fifteen meetings here, which is not what the table would suggest.
The two Augsburg wins also came a decade apart, in 2015 and 2025, which tells you how rare a visiting result is at this ground and why the away end celebrates one so loudly.
The setting does the rest. A mid-table visitor in front of 80,000 is one of the reasons German football travels so well, and it is why this date works for a first trip to the Bundesliga.
The two clubs also sit at opposite ends of German football's economics. Dortmund fill one of the largest grounds in the world every other week, while Augsburg play in front of around 30,000 at the WWK Arena, and yet the fixture has still produced two seven-goal afternoons at this ground.
The figures below cover every Bundesliga meeting at Signal Iduna Park with Borussia Dortmund as hosts, from 2011 to 2026. Cup ties and matches in Augsburg are not included.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 15 |
| Borussia Dortmund wins | 10 |
| Augsburg wins | 2 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Borussia Dortmund goals | 42 |
| Augsburg goals | 19 |
| Biggest Borussia Dortmund win | 5-1 |
| Biggest Augsburg win | 1-0 |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 1 Oct 2011 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 14 Mar 2026 |
Source: Bundesliga season results tables, ESPN match data and Borussia Dortmund season records, cross-referenced for every result.
Goals are the headline. Sixty-one have been scored across fifteen games, an average of just over four a match, and only two of those meetings finished with fewer than two goals in total.
Every Bundesliga match between the sides at Signal Iduna Park with Dortmund as hosts, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2026 | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Augsburg |
| 08 Mar 2025 | Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Augsburg |
| 04 May 2024 | Borussia Dortmund 5-1 Augsburg |
| 22 Jan 2023 | Borussia Dortmund 4-3 Augsburg |
| 02 Oct 2021 | Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Augsburg |
| 30 Jan 2021 | Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Augsburg |
| 17 Aug 2019 | Borussia Dortmund 5-1 Augsburg |
| 06 Oct 2018 | Borussia Dortmund 4-3 Augsburg |
| 26 Feb 2018 | Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Augsburg |
| 20 Dec 2016 | Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Augsburg |
| 25 Oct 2015 | Borussia Dortmund 5-1 Augsburg |
| 04 Feb 2015 | Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Augsburg |
| 25 Jan 2014 | Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Augsburg |
| 06 Apr 2013 | Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Augsburg |
| 01 Oct 2011 | Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Augsburg |
Source: Bundesliga season results tables, ESPN match data and Borussia Dortmund season records.
Yes, Dortmund sell to the public after member windows close, and verified resale listings are open to anyone at any point.
Yes, the Südtribüne is a standing terrace holding 24,454, and places there are sold separately from seats.
Visiting supporters are housed in a section of the Nordtribüne behind the far goal, with a sizeable allocation by European standards.
Signal Iduna Park has its own station beside the ground, with frequent trains from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof on matchdays.
Twice, both by 1-0, in February 2015 and again in March 2025.
Sources: Borussia Dortmund official website (stadium and ticketing information), Bundesliga official results, ESPN match data and club season records for both sides.