Buy Eintracht Frankfurt vs Mainz 05 tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Bundesliga Matchday 20 meeting scheduled for Saturday 6 February 2027 at 15:30 local time (CET) at Deutsche Bank Park. The league confirms final kick-off slots a few weeks out, so the time can still shift within that weekend. This is the Rhine-Main derby: two clubs roughly 40 kilometres apart, joined by one S-Bahn line and a rivalry that fills the away end every time.
Thousands trust 1BoxOffice
For a February fixture, the timing is kind to travelling buyers. Flights into the city's airport are frequent from across Europe and the Gulf, while the retractable roof over the stands keeps winter weather out. Demand for Eintracht Frankfurt home matches is consistently strong. A local derby on a Saturday afternoon is the kind of date members claim first.
The stakes are simple for anyone planning ahead. Mainz won 1-3 at this ground in December 2024, then lost 1-0 on the same pitch in November 2025, so neither side walks in with a settled edge. With a crowd of around 58,000 expected and a sold-out away section the norm, seats for this fixture thin out long before the week of the match.
Geography drives this one. Mainz sits on the Rhine at the western edge of the Rhine-Main region. The S8 line runs straight from Mainz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt's Stadion station in around half an hour.
That short hop means the visiting support is large, loud and quick to buy. For the December 2024 meeting, Mainz 05 reported around 6,000 travelling supporters and a sold-out away section, with a relief train laid on to carry them.
The home side brings its own pull. Frankfurt have built one of the most intense home followings in Germany since winning the Europa League in 2022. Their run through the Champions League league phase in 2025/26 widened the club's international audience further. For an overseas visitor planning one German matchday, a sold-out derby with a full away end is the obvious pick.
The last home meeting drew 59,000, the highest attendance recorded for this fixture according to match data from fussballdaten.de. That figure tells you how little slack there is. Standing places on the North-West Curve go first. Central longside seats follow soon after, while hospitality inventory for a Saturday derby rarely lasts into the final month.
Broadcast timing adds another layer. A 15:30 Saturday slot is the traditional Bundesliga kick-off, which suits families and day-trippers. If the league moves the game to a Friday or Sunday evening, local demand stays high while some travelling buyers drop out, which can briefly soften prices in the upper tiers.
The February date also lands at a sensitive point of the season. By Matchday 20, both clubs will know whether they are chasing European places or looking over their shoulders. A derby result carries more weight in the table than it would in August. That context tends to lift late demand rather than soften it.
Through the club, rarely. Eintracht Frankfurt gives members aged seven and over an exclusive presale right on day tickets for men's home matches. For high-demand fixtures the club reserves the right to run ballots or set a membership cut-off date. The number of tickets each member may buy also varies with the match category.
Season tickets absorb a large share of the capacity before any day tickets exist. The club states there is no waiting list for season tickets, which means non-members cannot queue their way in. By the time the member presale for a derby has run, general sale availability is usually minimal or zero.
Mainz supporters face a similar squeeze. The away allocation at Frankfurt is set at 10% of stadium capacity for league matches and is distributed through Mainz 05's own ticketing, typically to members with an away-match record. It does not reach the open market.
That leaves the verified resale marketplace as the practical route for anyone without membership history. On 1BoxOffice, sellers list seats in defined areas of the ground, you see the price and delivery method before you commit. The purchase is covered by a 150% money-back guarantee. You are buying the same seats club members release, not a separate allocation.
Resale also solves a practical problem for groups. Club presales cap how many tickets each member can buy, which makes it hard for four or six friends to sit together unless several of them hold membership. Marketplace listings often come in pairs or small blocks, so you can compare seats side by side and choose a group that stays together in one row.
Five factors set the price of a seat for the derby. Seat location matters most, with central longside views costing well above corners and upper tiers. Demand follows the fixture's weekend slot and the league context in the 2026/27 season.
Timing shapes the curve, since prices usually firm up in the final fortnight. Competition context counts too: a local derby draws more buyers than a routine league date. Hospitality tier sits on a separate scale entirely.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £70 – £110 | Budget-minded buyers and first-timers | Steep, close bowl means few poor sightlines even from the corners |
| Longside standard | £90 – £140 | Neutrals wanting a full-pitch view | Opposite long side listings often sit at the lower end of this bracket |
| Lower tier / central | £120 – £190+ | Buyers close to the action | Main stand halfway-line rows move fastest |
| Premium seating | £220 – £400+ | Couples and small groups wanting comfort | Central seats with extra comfort; confirm what the listing includes |
| Hospitality / VIP | £350 – £750+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge access, food and drink included; price depends on package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Two listings in the same bracket can offer very different afternoons. A seat in row five behind the corner flag and a seat in row 20 on the halfway line may cost similar amounts, yet the second gives you the whole shape of the game. Compare block and row before you compare price. Treat any listing without a block number as less informative than one that states it.
Resale prices for this fixture usually move in three phases. The first listings appear once members have bought through the club. The middle of the season brings the widest range, while the final ten days tend to lift central seats and occasionally leave a few corner listings behind. If a particular stand matters to you, buy it when you see it rather than waiting for a late drop that may never come.
Deutsche Bank Park is an enclosed bowl with a retractable roof and a video cube hanging above the centre circle. The stands rise steeply and sit close to the touchline, so the main decision is less about sightlines and more about the kind of afternoon you want. Study the Deutsche Bank Park seating plan before you compare listings, because block numbers tell you far more than stand names.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North-West Curve (Nordwestkurve) | Home supporters wanting the loudest section | Standard, sells first | Around 20,000 standing places; expect to stand and sing for 90 minutes |
| Main stand, central blocks | Neutrals and buyers after the classic broadcast view | Upper to premium | Houses the tunnel, business seats and most lounges |
| Opposite long side, central blocks | Buyers wanting a clear view at a lower price | Mid-range | Calmer than the curve, strong view of both penalty areas |
| South end and corners | Families and value seekers | Lower to mid-range | Quieter sections away from the singing; confirm age rules at purchase |
| Upper tier corners | Groups on a tighter budget | Lower | Good overview of shape and pressing; allow extra time to reach your block |
| Away section (Blocks 18 to 21, east side) | Mainz 05 supporters | Club allocation | Blocks 19 and 21 are seated, Blocks 18 and 20 standing; no Mainz colours in the home sections on the western side |
The North-West Curve converts to seating for international matches, but for Bundesliga fixtures it is a standing terrace in every sense. Expect flags, choreographies before kick-off and very little sitting down. It suits buyers who want the derby at full volume; it does not suit anyone hoping to film the match or follow it from a seat.
Supporters with access needs should raise them before buying. Eintracht Frankfurt sets aside discounted places for wheelchair users and for supporters with visual or mobility impairments. Those spaces are managed by the club rather than sold on the open market. If you need step-free access or a companion seat, confirm the block's facilities with the seller through your order before you pay.
Families should look at the quieter sections away from the North-West Curve, usually in the corners and at the south end. Age rules for children can vary by match, so read the listing notes carefully and bring ID for younger supporters if the listing asks for it.
Neutral buyers should aim for the opposite long side or the central main stand, where you can wear what you like and watch both ends of the derby without committing to a side. If you want to understand the ground before the match, the Deutsche Bank Park stadium guide covers transport, bag rules and the forest approach from Stadion station.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Logen (private boxes) | Corporate hosts and larger groups | A private room with catering and a direct view of the pitch |
| Premium Business Seat | Business guests and couples | A premium seat with access to the Adler Business Club |
| Panorama Lounge | Groups wanting a relaxed lounge feel | Elevated views across the bowl in a lounge setting |
| Adler Wirtschaft | Buyers wanting local flavour | A regional hospitality format built around Frankfurt food and drink |
The stadium operator describes the Adler Business Club as a broad open space with live cooking and mobile buffet stations serving regional and international dishes. Smaller formats such as the Zum Jürgen sports bar and the Possmann Bembel Club offer a more social setting, with the latter leaning into Frankfurt's apple-wine tradition.
Parking in the underground garage comes with some packages, usually one pass per two tickets, though that varies by product and event. For a derby, hospitality sells out earlier than general seating because club partners claim much of it, so buy as soon as the date suits you.
Hospitality also changes the rhythm of the day. Lounges typically open well before kick-off, so guests can eat, settle in and avoid the rush from Stadion station entirely. For a February afternoon, that indoor time is worth more than it would be in August. It also makes a derby a sensible choice for a client or family celebration where comfort matters as much as the result.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | The seller sends the seat to your club ticketing account or app; accept it before matchday and keep the app updated |
| E-ticket (PDF or QR code) | Confirm the name on the ticket plus the block and row; print a copy if the listing allows it |
| Paper ticket by courier | Allow enough time for delivery to your home or hotel, especially for overseas addresses |
| Local collection | Note the collection point, time window and ID needed; arrive with time to spare before kick-off |
Read the listing notes before you pay, since they state the delivery method and any restrictions. Bring valid photo ID in case it is requested at the turnstile. Charge your phone fully for mobile entry. Turn the screen brightness up before you reach the gate.
Your match ticket doubles as a public transport ticket on the RMV network, so the S-Bahn and tram to the ground are covered. The club's away-fan guidance limits bags to DIN A4 size, roughly 21 by 30 centimetres, so leave rucksacks at the hotel.
Stadion station on the S7, S8 and S9 lines sits around 800 metres from the ground, a short walk through the Stadtwald forest. Tram line 21 runs from the main railway station as an alternative.
For the December 2024 derby the stadium opened two hours before kick-off. With a sell-out crowd arriving by rail at once, the last 30 minutes before the whistle are the busiest. Aim to be through the turnstiles early and you will see the North-West Curve build its display from the start.
Drivers should head for the forest car parks signed from the Frankfurt-Süd motorway junction, but the roads through the woods clear slowly after a full house. Given that the match ticket already covers the train, most buyers find public transport the calmer option both ways.
1BoxOffice has been a verified ticket marketplace since 2006 with a 150% money-back guarantee on every order, so the steps below take you from browsing to the turnstile with cover at every stage.
Step1
Find the fixture
Search for Frankfurt against Mainz and open the listings for Saturday 6 February 2027 at Deutsche Bank Park.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account with the email address you use most, so order updates and delivery details reach you without delay.
Step3
Filter by area
Narrow the listings by stand, tier or price so you only compare seats that fit your budget and the kind of atmosphere you want.
Step4
Compare with the seating plan
Match each listing's block number against the stadium layout to confirm the view, the tier and whether the seats sit in a home section.
Step5
Read the listing notes
Confirm the delivery method, whether seats are together and any restrictions such as age limits or supporter rules before you commit.
Step6
Choose your quantity
Select how many tickets you need; if you want seats side by side, pick a listing that states they are sold together.
Step7
Pay securely
Complete checkout on the encrypted payment page and keep the confirmation email, which carries your order number.
Step8
Follow your order
Use your order number to track order progress until the tickets arrive in your account, inbox or hotel.
Frankfurt Airport sits a short train ride south-west of the ground, which makes this one of the easier fly-in fixtures in European football. Overseas buyers should favour mobile or e-ticket listings, since they avoid courier delays and customs issues. If you are travelling as a group, filter for listings that state seats are sold together. Send a request through your order if you need adjacent places confirmed.
Plan travel with the scheduling window in mind. The Bundesliga fixes exact kick-off times several weeks in advance, so a Saturday afternoon game could move to Friday night or Sunday. Book flexible flights, or arrive on Friday and leave on Monday, to stay covered whichever slot the league chooses. For a wider trip, football tickets across Europe let you pair the derby with another match that weekend.
The Bundesliga story of this fixture at the Waldstadion begins in April 2006, when Frankfurt, newly back in the top flight in the rebuilt ground, drew 0-0 with a Mainz side still in its first spell among the elite. Another goalless draw followed in 2007. Frankfurt then won the first two meetings after Mainz returned to the Bundesliga in 2009. The pattern of home control seemed set.
Mainz broke it in November 2012 with a 1-3 win, their first Bundesliga victory in Frankfurt. The later 2010s swung both ways: Frankfurt won 3-0 in December 2016 and March 2018, then Mainz won 0-2 in consecutive visits in 2019 and 2020, the second behind closed doors. More recently a 1-3 away win in December 2024 was answered by Frankfurt's 1-0 in November 2025, played in front of 59,000.
What sets the derby apart is how short the gaps are. Frankfurt own the better home record, yet Mainz have won here four times and half of Frankfurt's ten home wins came by a single goal. For a buyer, that means a tight, noisy match in a full house, with a packed away section answering the North-West Curve from the east side.
The rivalry is regional rather than bitter, rooted in two cities that share an airport, a commuter belt and a railway line. That proximity is why tickets move so quickly. Plenty of people in Mainz work in Frankfurt and plenty of Frankfurt supporters live across the river, so both sets of fans treat this as the one away trip they will not miss.
The figures below cover all Bundesliga meetings at Frankfurt's ground with Eintracht Frankfurt as hosts, from 2005/06 to 2025/26.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 18 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt wins | 10 |
| Mainz 05 wins | 4 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt goals | 25 |
| Mainz 05 goals | 15 |
| Biggest Eintracht Frankfurt win | 3-0 (20 Dec 2016, 17 Mar 2018 and 13 May 2023) |
| Biggest Mainz 05 win | 1-3 (27 Nov 2012 and 21 Dec 2024) |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 15 Apr 2006 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 9 Nov 2025 |
Source: match records cross-referenced between Transfermarkt and fussballdaten.de. Mainz's 0-2 wins in 2019 and 2020 share the same two-goal margin as the 1-3 results.
Read the numbers another way and the trend is clearer. Frankfurt have kept ten clean sheets in 18 home meetings, while the fixture averages just over two goals a game. Tight, low-scoring derbies have been the norm, so a single moment often decides the afternoon, which is part of why the ground stays full until the final whistle.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2025 | 1-0 |
| 21 Dec 2024 | 1-3 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | 1-0 |
| 13 May 2023 | 3-0 |
| 18 Dec 2021 | 1-0 |
| 09 May 2021 | 1-1 |
| 06 Jun 2020 | 0-2 |
| 12 May 2019 | 0-2 |
| 17 Mar 2018 | 3-0 |
| 20 Dec 2016 | 3-0 |
| 24 Apr 2016 | 2-1 |
| 23 Sep 2014 | 2-2 |
| 05 Apr 2014 | 2-0 |
| 27 Nov 2012 | 1-3 |
| 04 Dec 2010 | 2-1 |
| 05 Dec 2009 | 2-0 |
| 03 Feb 2007 | 0-0 |
| 15 Apr 2006 | 0-0 |
Scores are shown with Eintracht Frankfurt's goals first. Source: Transfermarkt head-to-head records and fussballdaten.de match archive.
The widest choice sits in the autumn months, before the final kick-off slot is confirmed and derby demand peaks in the new year.
Visiting supporters use Blocks 18 to 21 on the east side of the ground, split between two seated and two standing blocks.
No, the club's away-fan guidance asks visitors not to wear Mainz colours in the western home blocks, so neutral clothing is the safer choice outside the away section.
Yes, match tickets are valid on buses and trains across the RMV, NVV and VRN networks on matchday, which covers the S8 from Mainz.
Yes, choose a mobile or e-ticket listing marked as seats together and the tickets reach you wherever you are based.
Sources: Eintracht Frankfurt official away-fan and membership ticketing guidance, 1. FSV Mainz 05 matchday fan information, Deutsche Bank Park official hospitality information, the Bundesliga 2026/27 fixture list, Transfermarkt head-to-head records and the fussballdaten.de match archive.