Buy Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05 tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Saturday 15 May 2027 at 15:30 in Sinsheim. It is matchday 33 of 34, the penultimate weekend of the Bundesliga season, when European places and relegation fights are usually still being settled. It is also the shortest away trip on Mainz's calendar, and their supporters treat it that way.
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Hoffenheim play their home matches at the ground now known as the SNP Arena, a 30,150-capacity stadium beside the A6 motorway on the edge of Sinsheim. It opened in 2009 and has hosted every Bundesliga meeting between these two clubs since. Mainz have won there more often than Hoffenheim have, which gives a late-season afternoon in the Kraichgau more edge than the fixture's profile suggests.
The DFL confirms exact kick-off times for each round several weeks in advance, and a Saturday 15:30 slot can move to Friday evening or Sunday for television. Treat the date and time as provisional until then and keep travel flexible.
Mainz is only about an hour from Sinsheim by road, which turns this fixture into the closest thing either club has to a regional derby. In April 2025 Mainz expected between 8,000 and 10,000 travelling supporters for this match, their largest away following in 16 years, and some of them were sold seats in home areas through Mainz's own ticket shop. In a ground of 30,150, that projection meant close to a third of the crowd in red.
Hoffenheim won that afternoon 2-0, but the scale of the travelling support changed how the fixture is planned on both sides. Hoffenheim turned it into a family matchday with reduced seat prices, and the stadium sold out. Expect a similar pattern in May, with home and away supporters competing for the same pool of tickets well before the kick-off slot is confirmed.
The visitors carry their own momentum. Mainz 05 reached the Conference League quarter-finals last season and draw crowds far beyond what a city of around 220,000 would suggest. Their members and season ticket holders snap up the away allocation quickly, and the north-east corner of the ground is set aside for them.
Hoffenheim bring the other half of the demand. They qualified for the Europa League after a strong 2025/26 campaign, and a home crowd that has grown used to European football will want to see whether that run continues into next season. A matchday 33 fixture with continental places in play is the kind of date Sinsheim fills for.
The price structure itself drives demand. Standing places at Sinsheim have a face value of around €14 and seats run from roughly €20 to €44, which makes this one of the more affordable Bundesliga grounds. Low face values mean the cheaper areas sell through first and quickly, and resale supply builds slowly in the run-up to the match.
Yes, more easily than at many Bundesliga clubs. Hoffenheim sell first to members and season ticket holders, then release general sale tickets through their own ticket shop, and for most fixtures single tickets remain available for some time. The exceptions are the high-demand dates, and a late-season visit from a club that brings thousands of supporters is one of them.
Mainz supporters face a tighter route. Away tickets go through Mainz's own sale, with members and season ticket holders first, and the north-east corner fills fast for a trip this short. Supporters who miss that sale have in the past been able to buy through the home club, but that depends on how the allocation is handled in any given season.
A verified resale marketplace works on a different supply. Season ticket holders and members who cannot attend release their seats and standing places, and those appear across the months before the match rather than in a single window. You need no German address, no club membership and no account with either club's ticket shop.
Listings for a May fixture can be thin this far out. That is normal. Inventory tends to build after the winter break, once season ticket holders know their spring plans and the DFL has fixed the kick-off slot.
Five things move the price: where you stand or sit, how much is riding on matchday 33, how far ahead you buy, the 2026/27 context of a Hoffenheim side playing European football and whether you want hospitality. Face values in Sinsheim are low by Bundesliga standards, so resale prices reflect availability rather than an expensive base.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home standing terrace | £20 – £45 | Atmosphere at the lowest price | Behind the goal with the organised home support; home colours only |
| Corner and upper seats | £30 – £60 | Getting a seat at lower cost | Steep, close views typical of a modern bowl |
| Long side, standard | £40 – £80 | A clear side-on view | The most balanced view at a fair price |
| Main stand, central | £60 – £120 | The full tactical picture | Halfway line, close to the tunnel and dugouts |
| Hospitality and VIP | £150 – £350+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Business seats and lounge packages in the main stand |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Two moments tend to move the market. The first is the DFL announcement of the kick-off slot, which prompts holders who cannot make a Friday or Sunday to list their tickets. The second is the final fortnight, when the table decides whether this is a match with something on it or a quieter end-of-season afternoon.
The gap between face value and resale is widest on the terrace. A standing place that cost around €14 at the box office can sell for several times that on matchday weekend, simply because so few are released. Seats on the long sides hold their value more evenly, which is why buyers who are flexible about standing often find the better deal in a seated block rather than chasing the lowest headline price.
The stadium opened on 24 January 2009 and was known as the Rhein-Neckar-Arena, then the PreZero Arena, before taking the SNP Arena name on 1 July 2025. It is a compact, fully covered bowl with steep stands close to the pitch and a capacity of 30,150 for Bundesliga matches, including 9,150 standing places. Block-by-block layouts are set out on the Sinsheim stadium seating plan.
Because the bowl is enclosed and every stand is roofed, there is no exposed seat in the ground. What changes between areas is angle, elevation and noise. The main stand gives the most balanced view, the home terrace gives the noise and the north-east corner gives the visitors.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main stand, central blocks | Comfort and the full picture | Highest | Halfway line with the tunnel, dugouts, media positions and business seats |
| Main stand, wings | A covered side view at lower cost | High | Same stand, angled towards one goal |
| Opposite long side | Families and first visits | Mid | Faces the main stand with a clean view of both ends |
| Home standing terrace | Atmosphere | Lower | Behind the goal and home to Hoffenheim's organised support. No Mainz colours |
| Away section, north-east corner | Mainz supporters | Lower to mid | Blocks G1, G2, H1 and H2, entered through the north-east guest entrance. Red and white belongs here only |
| Upper corners | Availability late on | Lower to mid | Steep views over the whole pitch; often the last seats left |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the long sides. They give a clean view of both ends, sit away from the organised support behind the goals and avoid any confusion about colours. Every Hoffenheim home fixture at the ground is collected on the SNP Arena tickets listings.
Mainz supporters who cannot get an away ticket should choose a neutral block on the long side and dress plainly rather than buying on the home terrace. Hoffenheim have sold home areas to visiting fans for this fixture before, but that was arranged by the clubs, and resale seats in home sections come with no such arrangement.
The setting is unusual for a Bundesliga ground. The stadium sits in open country beside the motorway rather than in a town centre, and the main pre-match attraction is next door: the Auto & Technik Museum, with a Concorde and a Tupolev Tu-144 mounted on its roof. There are few bars in the immediate area, so most supporters eat and drink in Heidelberg or Sinsheim town before travelling out, or use the food and drink stands inside the ground.
Hospitality in Sinsheim sits in the main stand, where business seats, lounges and boxes are grouped around the halfway line. The ground was built in 2009 with corporate space designed in from the start, so facilities are modern and the walk from lounge to seat is short. For a fixture with an affordable general sale, hospitality is a choice about comfort rather than a way around scarcity.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seat with lounge access | Couples and solo visitors | A padded central seat and a lounge before kick-off and at half time |
| Lounge dining package | Small groups marking an occasion | A pre-match buffet, drinks through the afternoon and a central seat |
| Private box | Corporate hosts | Enclosed space with hosted service and a view straight onto the pitch |
| Premium business club | Guests wanting the full day | Upgraded dining and the closest seats to the directors' area |
Check exactly what each listing includes before you pay. Some packages cover a seat with lounge access only, while others add a full meal and drinks, and the price gap usually reflects that rather than the view.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Confirm the transfer arrives on your phone before you travel. Download it in advance, since signal around a full stadium can drop |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Check whether the seller requires a printed copy and whether it carries your name |
| Postal delivery | Used more for hospitality and some season ticket releases. Give an address you will be at and allow time for international post |
| Collection | Occasionally arranged near Sinsheim. Confirm the time and place in advance and bring photo ID matching the booking |
German clubs increasingly issue personalised tickets, so check whether a listing is name-bound and how the name change is handled before you buy. Read the listing notes for the delivery method before you pay, not after. Bring valid photo ID and charge your phone before you set off. Gates have opened two hours before kick-off at recent fixtures, and match tickets for Hoffenheim home games have included travel on the regional VRN and HNV public transport networks, which is worth confirming on your ticket.
Bags larger than A4 are refused and rucksacks of any size are not allowed, with no bag drop at the guest entrance, so leave anything bigger at the hotel. The nearest station is Sinsheim Museum/Arena, around 10 to 15 minutes on foot from the stadium, and a shuttle bus runs from the main bus station in Sinsheim. Drivers use the A6 to the Sinsheim-Süd exit, with away parking at car park P15 by the Auto & Technik Museum.
Supporters with access needs should contact Hoffenheim before buying. Wheelchair spaces are reached through the south-east entrance, and the ground has places for deaf supporters, but numbers are limited and need confirming in advance rather than on the day.
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Step1
Open the fixture listing
Start from the listing for this match rather than a general Hoffenheim search, so you see only inventory for 15 May 2027 in Sinsheim.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account before you start comparing tickets. Your delivery details are then stored and checkout takes seconds when the right listing appears.
Step3
Decide which side you are on
Home areas, neutral long sides and the away corner are listed separately. Mainz supporters should buy in the away section or a neutral block, never the home terrace.
Step4
Choose standing or seated
Decide early whether you want the terrace or a seat, then filter by stand and price so you compare like with like.
Step5
Read the listing notes
Look for the block, row, delivery method and any note on whether the ticket is name-bound. German clubs increasingly personalise tickets.
Step6
Confirm tickets together
Sellers list in set quantities. If you need three or four places side by side, filter for that number rather than combining separate listings.
Step7
Review the total and pay
The checkout shows the full amount including fees and delivery before you pay. Payment runs through an encrypted checkout and confirmation arrives by email straight away.
Step8
Follow your order to delivery
Use track order to follow the status. For a May fixture bought months ahead, tickets are usually released close to the date, which is normal.
Frankfurt Airport is the main international gateway, with rail connections towards Heidelberg and Mannheim and on to Sinsheim, while Stuttgart Airport is a similar distance to the south-east. Sinsheim itself is a small town of around 35,000, so most visitors stay in Heidelberg, around 35 minutes away by train, and travel in on the day. Mobile tickets are the simplest option for overseas buyers. If a listing only offers postal delivery, check the timing against your travel dates before you commit.
The bigger risk is the date. A matchday 33 fixture can move between Friday evening and Sunday, so book refundable accommodation or plan a long weekend around 14 to 16 May. Groups who want places together should buy as a single listing early, because blocks of four or more thin out first. Mainz supporters who want both meetings this season can also follow the reverse fixture, Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim, scheduled for January 2027.
Where you stay shapes the day. Heidelberg gives you the old town, the river and a wide choice of hotels, with direct trains into Sinsheim. Mannheim works for anyone arriving by fast train, and staying in Mainz itself is realistic for away supporters, who can be back home within an hour or so of the final whistle. Mainz's own ground, the Mewa Arena, is an easy add-on if you are building a weekend around Rhineland football.
Mainz returned to the Bundesliga in 2009, a few months after the Sinsheim stadium opened, and the fixture has been a constant ever since. The early years belonged to the visitors. Mainz won on their first Bundesliga visit in March 2010 and went unbeaten in their first five trips to Sinsheim, winning three and drawing two. Hoffenheim did not record a home Bundesliga win against Mainz until February 2015.
The balance then swung hard the other way. Hoffenheim won four home meetings in a row between 2015 and 2018, including a 4-0 in February 2017 that remains their widest margin in the fixture. Mainz answered with a 1-5 in November 2019, their own heaviest win at the ground, then won twice more in 2021 in front of empty or restricted stands during the pandemic seasons, and the meetings since have swung back and forth, with Mainz winning 2-1 in April 2026 to edge the overall record further in their favour.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how little home advantage has counted. Over seventeen Bundesliga meetings at the ground, Mainz have won seven and Hoffenheim six, and the visitors have scored almost as many goals as the hosts. Few fixtures in the division give an away support this much reason to travel expecting something.
The proximity adds to it. With Mainz an hour up the road and the away end often packed, matches in Sinsheim between these sides tend to feel louder and more evenly shared than the capacity alone would suggest. That is a large part of why late-season tickets for this one move faster than its billing implies.
Recent meetings suggest no side has a settled grip on it. Since 2022 the results at Sinsheim read win, draw, win and defeat for the hosts, with no two consecutive outcomes the same. For a buyer, that unpredictability is part of the appeal: a matchday 33 meeting between two clubs with something to play for rarely ends as a formality.
The figures below cover every Bundesliga meeting at Hoffenheim's Sinsheim stadium with Hoffenheim as hosts, from the first in March 2010 to the most recent in April 2026.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 17 |
| Hoffenheim wins | 6 |
| Mainz 05 wins | 7 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Hoffenheim goals | 28 |
| Mainz 05 goals | 26 |
| Biggest Hoffenheim win | 4-0 (4 Feb 2017) |
| Biggest Mainz 05 win | 1-5 (24 Nov 2019) |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 7 Mar 2010 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 4 Apr 2026 |
Totals are calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-checked against Transfermarkt and season-by-season Bundesliga results records.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2026 | 1-2 |
| 12 Apr 2025 | 2-0 |
| 26 Nov 2023 | 1-1 |
| 10 Sep 2022 | 4-1 |
| 11 Sep 2021 | 0-2 |
| 21 Mar 2021 | 1-2 |
| 24 Nov 2019 | 1-5 |
| 23 Dec 2018 | 1-1 |
| 10 Feb 2018 | 4-2 |
| 4 Feb 2017 | 4-0 |
| 20 Feb 2016 | 3-2 |
| 28 Feb 2015 | 2-0 |
| 15 Mar 2014 | 2-4 |
| 16 Mar 2013 | 0-0 |
| 17 Feb 2012 | 1-1 |
| 26 Feb 2011 | 1-2 |
| 7 Mar 2010 | 0-1 |
Scores are shown with Hoffenheim first. Results verified against Transfermarkt and season-by-season Bundesliga results records.
The match is scheduled for Saturday 15 May 2027 at 15:30 in Sinsheim. The DFL confirms final kick-off times several weeks ahead, so confirm the slot before booking non-refundable travel.
Visiting supporters are placed in blocks G1, G2, H1 and H2 in the north-east corner, entering through the north-east guest entrance. Anyone in Mainz colours on the home terrace risks being moved.
Standing on the home terrace is the lowest-priced route and the loudest, while the long sides give a calmer, clearer view. Families and neutrals usually prefer a seat.
Hoffenheim home tickets have included travel on the regional VRN and HNV networks. Check the wording on your own ticket, since resale tickets carry whatever terms the original sale included.
Yes, provided you buy a single listing for the full number rather than combining smaller ones. Groups of four or more should buy early, since larger blocks are released less often.
Sources: official TSG Hoffenheim website (tsg-hoffenheim.de), official 1. FSV Mainz 05 website (mainz05.de), DFL Bundesliga fixture calendar 2026/27, visiting-club supporter information for Sinsheim, Transfermarkt head-to-head records, the Football Ground Guide and The Stadium Business.