Buy Mainz 05 vs Borussia Monchengladbach tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Saturday 13 February 2027 and a provisional 15:30 local kick-off (14:30 UK) at the MEWA Arena. It falls on Bundesliga matchday 21 and the DFL fixes exact kick-off slots only a few weeks ahead, so keep Friday 12 to Sunday 14 February free in case the game moves. Last season these two finished tenth and 12th, just two points apart.
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The first meeting of this season set the bar high. Mainz won 4-3 at Borussia-Park in September 2026, a seven-goal game that has already made the return fixture one of the more interesting dates on the Mainz 05 home calendar. Gladbach supporters will travel south wanting an immediate response.
There is also a home record to fix. Mainz have won only twice in 15 Bundesliga meetings with Gladbach at this ground and the last one, in December 2025, went to the visitors.
Start with the visitors. Borussia Monchengladbach are one of the great names of German football, five times champions in the 1970s and their following travels in numbers. Mönchengladbach is roughly three hours from Mainz by road or rail, which makes this a manageable away trip and the visiting blocks usually fill.
Then add the ground. The MEWA Arena holds around 33,300 for league matches, which is modest by Bundesliga standards. Season ticket holders take a large share of it and the home standing terrace is almost entirely theirs, so the pool of seats left for day buyers is limited.
The crowd figures confirm it. The last three home meetings with Gladbach drew 33,305 in March 2024, 33,000 in October 2024 and 30,500 on a Friday night in December 2025. A Saturday afternoon in February should sit at the fuller end of that range.
Recent results add an edge. The last two meetings across both grounds produced a 1-1 in Mönchengladbach in April 2026 and the 4-3 Mainz win in September. Before that, Gladbach's 1-0 here in December 2025 ended a run of four home meetings in which Mainz had not lost.
League context matters too. With the sides two points apart last season, both clubs see the other as a direct rival for a place in the top half. A home win in February can change how the second half of a season looks.
Yes, but the club route has limits. Mainz sell day tickets after season ticket holders are served and for popular fixtures club members get priority before any general sale. The central seats in the main stand and the opposite longside are usually the first to go.
Gladbach supporters face a similar picture on their side. The away allocation is sold through Borussia's own ticketing routes, typically to members and fan club holders first. Fans who miss out sometimes look for seats in home areas, which is why colours rules matter at this fixture.
Overseas buyers face an extra hurdle. Club sales usually require an account with a German address or payment method and sale windows open only a few weeks before the match, which makes planning a trip around them difficult.
Timing is the other problem. Club sale windows often open only after the DFL has confirmed the kick-off slot, which leaves little time to arrange flights and hotels around them. Buying first on the marketplace and booking travel around confirmed seats removes that guesswork.
The resale marketplace is the practical route for everyone else. Listings on 1BoxOffice come from verified sellers and every order carries a 150% money-back guarantee if tickets do not arrive as described. You see the block and delivery method before you pay.
Supply tends to rise in the final fortnight as members confirm their plans. Make sure the listing states whether the ticket is seated or standing and whether it sits in a home or away area, before you commit.
Five factors shape prices for this match. Seat location comes first, with central seats in the main stand priced well above the ends. Demand is the second and a visit from one of Germany's traditional clubs sits in the upper half of Mainz's 2026/27 home schedule.
Timing plays its part, as prices firm up once the DFL confirms the kick-off slot. The competition context adds weight, with both sides chasing a top-half finish. Hospitality packages sit in a bracket of their own.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated end sections | £45 – £75 | Budget-minded buyers and groups | Behind-the-goal view with calmer surroundings than the terrace |
| Opposite longside, upper rows | £55 – £90 | First-time visitors wanting a balanced view | Faces the main stand with a clear view of both ends |
| Opposite longside, lower rows | £65 – £105 | Fans who want to be close to the action | Near pitch level; central blocks go first |
| Main stand, central | £85 – £140+ | Couples and business visitors | Central seating near the business areas |
| Hospitality / VIP | £180 – £400+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Business seats, lounges or executive suites |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Compare that with the reverse fixture. Borussia-Park holds more than 50,000 and September's meeting there drew 50,717, so seats for Gladbach home games are generally easier to find than seats in Mainz. The smaller capacity here keeps central seats scarce.
The kick-off slot moves the market as well. A Saturday afternoon game suits visitors flying in for the weekend, while a Friday evening or Sunday slot changes who can travel. Listings tend to reprice within days of the confirmation.
Group size affects price too. Pairs are the most common listings, while four or more seats together usually sit towards the top of each range. Splitting a group across two nearby rows is a sensible way to keep the total down.
For perspective, prices for this match sit below the visits of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, which set the ceiling of the Mainz market each season, yet above most games against smaller clubs. Gladbach's travelling support and the recent history between the sides keep demand firm.
The MEWA Arena opened in 2011, replacing the old Bruchwegstadion and has been known as the Coface Arena and the Opel Arena before taking its current name in 2021. It mixes standing and seated areas and the steep stands keep fans close to the pitch. The MEWA Arena seating plan shows how the blocks fit together.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home standing terrace (behind the goal) | Committed home supporters | Lower | The loudest part of the ground; Mainz colours only and mostly held by season ticket holders |
| Main stand | Buyers who want the central view | Upper to premium | Central seating with the business areas and executive suites |
| Opposite longside | Neutrals and first-time visitors | Mid | Faces the main stand with a clear view of both ends |
| Seated end sections | Groups on a tighter spend | Lower to mid | Behind-the-goal view with calmer surroundings than the standing terrace |
| Family area | Families with children | Lower to mid | Designated family sections |
| Away section (blocks I and J) | Gladbach supporters | Club allocation | The visiting sector; black, white and green belong here only |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the opposite longside or the seated end sections and keep colours plain, as most of the ground is home territory. Seats near the away blocks give a taste of the travelling support, which some neutrals enjoy.
Think about the view you want before you think about price. The lower rows put you close to the players, while the upper rows show the shape of the game and the full sweep of the home terrace. Because the stands are steep, even the back rows feel close to the action.
February in the Rhine valley can be cold and damp and the lowest rows at the front of each stand can catch wind and rain. A few rows further back is usually more comfortable. For the wider matchday picture, our MEWA Arena guide covers the ground and every fixture it hosts this season.
Standing or seating is another early choice. The home terrace offers the most atmosphere and the lowest club prices, but it rarely appears on resale. Most visitors will be buying seats and the seated end sections offer a good balance of price, view and atmosphere.
Accessibility is well catered for at a modern stadium like this, with designated wheelchair positions and step-free routes. Buyers who need accessible seating should confirm the exact position with the seller before the day, as those places are limited and allocated separately from general seating.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seat | Fans upgrading for a special day | Padded central seat with lounge access |
| Lounge package | Small business groups | Food and drink before the match and at half-time |
| Premium dining package | Couples and guests who value food | A sit-down meal with premium seats nearby |
| Executive suite | Corporate parties | A private suite with a direct view of the pitch |
The MEWA Arena has 35 executive suites and a range of business seats, most of them in the main stand. Many suites are let for the whole season to local businesses, so private options for a single match are scarce. Business seats and lounge packages are more widely available, but they still sell well before match week for a visit from a club of Gladbach's profile.
Packages differ in food, drink, seat position and arrival time, so read each listing closely before you commit. On a February afternoon, a lounge gives you a warm room for the build-up and half-time, while the noise from the home terrace still carries round the stadium once you take your seat.
If you are weighing hospitality against a premium seat, compare what each includes rather than the headline price. A central main-stand seat plus lunch in the old town can cost less than a lounge package, but the package gives you a relaxed arrival and guaranteed seats together.
Hospitality also suits mixed groups where not everyone is a committed fan. A lounge gives guests somewhere comfortable for the build-up and corporate buyers should book as early as their diary allows, since packages for weekend fixtures tend to go first.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | The account or app transfer details and when your seller expects to send them |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file shows your block, row and seat and scans clearly |
| Ticket transfer to your name | That the name matches your passport or ID card exactly |
| Collection in Mainz | The meeting point, the time window and a contact number for the day |
Read the listing notes for delivery timing and any section restrictions. Bring valid photo ID and charge your phone before you leave. For busy fixtures, sellers sometimes release tickets only in match week, which is normal; your order page shows the expected dispatch date.
Match tickets have traditionally included travel on shuttle buses from Mainz Hauptbahnhof and local tram and bus lines serve the stadium. Confirm the current conditions printed on your ticket before travelling.
Aim to arrive at least 45 minutes before kick-off. Security queues build in the final half hour and the walk from the shuttle drop-off to your block can take longer than expected on a full matchday.
The stadium opens two hours before kick-off. Bags larger than A4 are not allowed and there is no storage on site, so travel light. Shuttle buses and trams are busy after the final whistle and with the Gladbach following heading back to the station at the same time, queues build quickly.
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Mainz is one of the easiest Bundesliga cities for overseas buyers. Frankfurt Airport is around 25 minutes away by S-Bahn or regional train and Mainz Hauptbahnhof is the starting point for the matchday shuttles. Most visitors receive tickets by mobile transfer or e-ticket, so you can buy from abroad and have everything ready before you land.
Request seats together at the point of purchase if you travel as a group and give the seller the exact name and email you will use on the day. Because kick-off times are confirmed only a few weeks ahead, book flexible flights and hotels that cover the full weekend of 12 to 14 February.
The old town around the cathedral makes an easy base, with wine bars and restaurants within walking distance of the station. Gladbach supporters without an away ticket should sit in neutral areas and keep colours out of sight and visitors from outside the Schengen area should confirm the current entry rules before booking.
Mainz sits on the Rhine opposite Wiesbaden and the wider region is known for its wine, so a February weekend can easily take in more than the match. Frankfurt is close enough for a day trip and fans combining two Bundesliga games in one weekend often pair Mainz with a fixture in the Rhine-Main area.
The MEWA Arena has not been a happy hunting ground for Mainz in this fixture. Gladbach won the first meeting at the new stadium 3-0 on the final day of 2011/12, then won 4-2 a year later in the highest-scoring game between the sides here. Mainz had to wait until January 2016, the fifth meeting, for a first home win, a 1-0.
The move to the new stadium in 2011 marked a fresh start for Mainz as an established Bundesliga club and this fixture's modern chapter begins there. Gladbach, meanwhile, spent much of that decade in or near the European places, which helps explain the early balance of results.
The years that followed belonged to the visitors. Between April 2017 and October 2020, Gladbach won four of five meetings at the arena, the last of them a 3-2 played without spectators. Mainz drew the other, a goalless game in April 2018.
The balance shifted after that. Mainz went four home meetings unbeaten from November 2021 to October 2024, including a 4-0 in February 2023 that remains Mainz's biggest win over Gladbach in any competition. Gladbach's 1-0 last December ended that run, which is why the February meeting carries real weight for the home crowd.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how often it defies the table. Gladbach have the better record here, yet the most recent decade has brought draws, a thrashing in the other direction and now a seven-goal Mainz win at Borussia-Park. For a buyer, that unpredictability is part of the appeal.
The February meeting also arrives at a useful point in the season. With the winter break over and the table taking shape, a home win would give Mainz their first victory over Gladbach at the arena since 2023 and a real lift for the run-in.
The figures below cover all 15 Bundesliga meetings at the MEWA Arena with Mainz as hosts, from May 2012 to December 2025. Earlier meetings at the Bruchwegstadion are not included.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 15 |
| Mainz 05 wins | 2 |
| Borussia Monchengladbach wins | 7 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Mainz 05 goals | 16 |
| Borussia Monchengladbach goals | 22 |
| Biggest Mainz 05 win | 4-0 (24 Feb 2023) |
| Biggest Borussia Monchengladbach win | 0-3 (5 May 2012) |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 5 May 2012 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 5 Dec 2025 |
Source: match-by-match data compared between transfermarkt.de and fussballdaten.de, each result confirmed by both.
Split by era, the pattern is clear. From 2012 to 2016, Mainz won one of five home meetings. From 2017 to 2020 they won none of five, scoring four and conceding nine. Since 2021 the record reads one win, three draws and one defeat, with seven goals for and four against.
Clean sheets are fairly even. Mainz have kept four in 15 home meetings and Gladbach five and five of the 15 games have finished with one goal or none. Draws account for six results, which shows how tight this fixture usually runs at the arena.
Goals have been steady rather than spectacular. The 15 meetings have produced 38 goals, an average of around two and a half a game, with the 4-2 in 2013 the only match here to reach six.
Every Bundesliga game Mainz have hosted against Gladbach at the MEWA Arena, newest first. Scores are shown with Mainz first and every result sits within the same scope as the figures above.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2025 | 0-1 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 1-1 |
| 2 Mar 2024 | 1-1 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | 4-0 |
| 5 Nov 2021 | 1-1 |
| 24 Oct 2020 | 2-3 |
| 24 Aug 2019 | 1-3 |
| 9 Mar 2019 | 0-1 |
| 1 Apr 2018 | 0-0 |
| 29 Apr 2017 | 1-2 |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 1-0 |
| 7 Mar 2015 | 2-2 |
| 14 Dec 2013 | 0-0 |
| 11 May 2013 | 2-4 |
| 5 May 2012 | 0-3 |
Source: transfermarkt.de and fussballdaten.de match records.
Buying before the DFL fixes the exact kick-off slot usually gives the widest choice, since prices tend to rise once travel plans settle.
Visiting supporters are housed in blocks I and J, so anyone wearing Gladbach colours should buy only away-section listings.
Yes, the stadium opened in 2011 and took the MEWA Arena name in 2021 after earlier spells as the Coface Arena and the Opel Arena.
Yes, filter for seats together when you choose your quantity and buy the full group in a single order.
Only bags up to A4 size are allowed and there is no storage on site, so leave anything larger at your hotel.
Sources: DFL and bundesliga.com 2026/27 fixture list, 1. FSV Mainz 05 official ticketing and stadium information, Borussia Monchengladbach away ticketing information, fussballdaten.de 2025/26 final table, transfermarkt.de and fussballdaten.de.