Buy SC Freiburg vs Stuttgart tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Bundesliga meeting listed for Saturday 19 December 2026 and a 16:30 kick-off. Matchday 14 is the last round before the winter break and the German league has not yet locked its exact slots, so treat the time as provisional until the schedule for that weekend is fixed. Whatever hour it lands on, this is a Baden-Wuerttemberg derby played in front of a full house on the shortest weekend of the year.
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The Europa-Park Stadium holds 34,700 and has been sold out for almost every league weekend since it opened in 2021. Demand for SC Freiburg home games rose again after the club reached a European final in 2026, and the ticketing system now sends most of the capacity to members before anyone else gets a look.
That leaves the resale market as the realistic way in for most visitors. What follows covers the sales sequence the club runs, where each set of supporters sits, what the price brackets look like and what the record between these two says about the game itself.
Three things stack up here. This is a derby between the two strongest clubs in the south west, it is the final Bundesliga date before the winter shutdown, and both sides carry European football into the second half of the season. Each of those on its own would tighten supply. Together they clear the general pool almost immediately.
Stuttgart travel well to this ground. The away allocation of roughly 3,400 has sold out on each of the club's three most recent league visits, and the drive is only about 205 kilometres, close to two hours on the A81 and A5 or a similar time by rail. For a Saturday fixture with nothing scheduled the following week, that is an easy day out for a large travelling support.
Freiburg carry a Conference League campaign through the autumn and are the only German side in that competition for 2026/27. Stuttgart are in the Champions League. European midweeks either side of matchday 14 are exactly the kind of thing that moves a kick-off time, and buyers who hold out for the confirmed slot regularly find the well-placed pairs already taken.
There is recent history sharpening the edge too. Stuttgart knocked Freiburg out of the German cup at the semi-final stage in April 2026, winning 2-1 after extra time at their own ground. That result gives the December meeting a settling-up feel that neither set of supporters has forgotten.
Freiburg also draws buyers from outside Germany. The city sits close to the Swiss and French borders, and weekend fixtures pull in supporters from Basel and Alsace. A December date coincides with the Christmas market in the old town, which adds a layer of visitors competing for the same small pool of seats.
Some supporters buy both halves of the season series at once. The return game, Stuttgart vs SC Freiburg, falls in the spring at the MHPArena, and pairing the two dates is common enough to keep steady pressure on the Freiburg fixture months ahead.
Yes, but not usually through the club. For 2026/27 SC Freiburg sells home matches in bundles rather than purely one game at a time, and the sequence runs in fixed phases with members first in every one of them.
The Joker phase opens the sale window between 09:30 and 11:00, giving members one priority purchase that can now be used inside a bundle. The standard members' presale follows from 12:00 the same day. Only if stock survives both phases does a general sale open, and for a derby in the final round before the break that is not the way to plan a trip.
Season ticket holders take up a large share of the ground before any of this starts. The South Stand alone holds 8,000 standing places, most of them in long-term hands, and the seated tiers carry their own block of season holders. What reaches the match-by-match pool is a fraction of the 34,700 capacity.
The club runs its own resale exchange, the Ticketzweitmarkt, which opens ten days before kick-off at 12:00. It is capped on price and entirely dependent on a member or season ticket holder deciding to release a seat. Listings tend to appear in the last few days, which is fine for someone living in the Breisgau and useless for anyone booking flights or a hotel room in a busy December week.
Joining as a member is a fair option for regular attenders, though it settles nothing on its own. Members still compete against each other in the presale, and on a weekend like this the allocation can go inside the two-hour window. For one visit, the cost and the wait rarely justify it against buying a listed seat outright.
Resold club tickets also carry restrictions worth knowing. They cannot be passed on a second time, a service fee applies and the transfer has to complete through the club system. A verified marketplace with listings already live weeks out is the steadier route for anyone who needs to commit to travel first.
Five factors set the resale price for this fixture: where the seat sits, how strong overall demand is, how close to kick-off you buy, what the fixture means in the table and whether you want hospitality alongside the seat. A derby in the final round before the winter break sits above a routine Freiburg league weekend, with the sharpest movement in the central West Stand blocks.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £50 – £85 | Budget-conscious fans | Corner and end positions; the steep rake keeps the pitch fully in view |
| Longside standard | £70 – £120 | First-time visitors | East Stand seats take in both penalty areas from a side-on angle |
| Lower tier / central | £95 – £150+ | Fans wanting close action | The pitch sits below ground level, so front rows are unusually near the touchline |
| Premium seating | £130 – £220+ | Couples and small groups | Central West Stand, close to the business areas and the players' tunnel side |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £550+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Lounge access with catering; very limited on a match-by-match basis |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Buying two or four seats side by side costs a little more per ticket than taking singles. Where a group can split across rows or blocks, the saving is real and the view rarely suffers much in a bowl this steep.
Timing moves the number as much as location does. The widest choice generally appears once the fixture date is announced and season holders start reviewing their December plans. Prices tend to firm once the kick-off slot is confirmed, then again in the final week as late deciders come in and the remaining stock thins.
Standing places in the South Stand reach the resale market far less often than seats. When one does appear it usually sits at the lower end of the table, but supply is erratic and standing tickets almost never come in groups of four.
The ground has four sides. The West Stand is the main stand, carrying the club offices, the press area and the executive boxes. The East Stand runs along the opposite touchline, the South Stand is the home standing end and the North Stand holds the away section with home standing areas beside it. Work through the Europa-Park Stadium seating plan before you settle on a block.
Block codes follow the stand letter, and the number indicates the tier, with lower figures nearer the pitch. The roof has no internal supports, so nothing blocks the view from any seat. Listings for other fixtures at the ground sit under Europa-Park Stadium tickets.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Stand standing | Home fans who want noise and movement | Lower to mid | 8,000 standing places behind the goal; mostly held by season ticket holders |
| South Stand seated | Home fans close to the atmosphere | Mid | Seats flanking the standing core with a clear end-on view of the pitch |
| West Stand (main stand) | Premium buyers and first-time visitors | Mid to premium | Executive boxes and business seating sit here; central blocks carry the top prices |
| East Stand | Neutral buyers and families | Mid | Longside view of the full pitch with a calmer crowd than either end |
| North Stand home areas | Home fans looking for lower prices | Lower to mid | Sits next to the away section, so expect noise from both supports |
| Away section (N6 and N7 standing, N16 and N17 seated) | Stuttgart supporters | Lower to mid | Enter through gate E4; blocks N5 and N15 are seated and may be added for a large following. Keep home colours out of these blocks |
Neutral buyers are usually best served in the East Stand or the outer West Stand blocks, where colours matter less and the angle takes in both goals. Anyone travelling in Stuttgart shirts should buy in the away blocks only and keep club colours covered in home areas. The ground has 144 wheelchair positions with step-free access, and supporters with visual impairments are seated close to the south-east entrance with a commentary service.
The playing surface sits around five metres below the surrounding ground level and the tiers rise sharply from it, so upper rows here feel nearer to play than in many older German stadiums. The roof covers the seating areas, which counts for something in December, though the open corners let cold air through and the wind off the Rhine plain can be sharp after dark. Dress for standing still for two hours rather than for the walk to the ground.
Families generally prefer the East Stand or the seated sections away from the two ends, where the sound carries but the crush does not. Supporters who want the full home experience with flags and constant movement should look at the South Stand, provided standing for ninety minutes is not an issue. A temporary extension to the South Stand concourse has eased the queue for food and drink at half time without changing capacity.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lounge | Small business groups and fans marking an occasion | Buffet stations run by regional caterers, ground-floor lounge with direct access to reserved seats |
| Brunner Lounge | Returning corporate guests | Buffet service, regional wines and a view over the players' area |
| Premium Lounge | Clients expecting a full dining matchday | Menus from award-winning caterers, live cooking stations and table service |
| Private Box | Groups of up to ten | A 23-square-metre box with dedicated staff and business seats immediately outside |
The stadium carries roughly 2,000 business places and 20 private boxes. Most of that is committed on season deals, so what opens up for a single fixture is thin and goes early. The Business Lounge is the tier most often released match by match, which makes it the likeliest entry point for a one-off visit.
Lounge dress codes run to smart casual, and a hospitality ticket normally carries a padded seat in the West Stand near the halfway line. Doors open well before the teams warm up, and arriving early is the only way to get value from the pre-match catering rather than rushing it.
Guests can usually stay in the lounges after the final whistle while the concourses clear. On a cold December evening with a full house heading for the same tram stop, that extra half hour indoors is worth more than it sounds.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | That the ticket loads in the right app or wallet and the phone is charged before you set off |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the registered name matches your photo ID, since print-at-home tickets here can carry name details |
| Paper ticket by courier | Delivery address, dispatch window and whether someone can sign on arrival |
| Local collection | The exact meeting point in Freiburg, the time slot and the seller's contact details |
Read the listing notes before paying. They set out the delivery method, any age restrictions and whether the seats sit together. Carry photo identification, because tickets for Freiburg home games can be tied to a registered name and reduced-price tickets need proof of eligibility at the turnstile. For mobile entry, download the ticket in advance, as mobile signal around the gates weakens once the ground fills.
Gates open two hours before kick-off. Bags are limited to DIN A3 size, and anything larger has to go into the cash-only depot at the ground, which costs two euros. There is no ticket office on site for visiting supporters, so nothing can be collected at the stadium on the day.
Home tickets bought through the club include travel on the regional transport network under the Kombi-Ticket arrangement, valid from five hours before kick-off until 03:00. That version is issued through the club's ticketing partner and each passenger has to be registered individually, so it is worth checking exactly what a listing includes rather than assuming transport is covered.
The tram stop at the stadium and the S-Bahn station serving the trade fair site are each around ten minutes on foot. Parking at the trade fair car parks costs more the later you arrive and leaves a walk of 20 to 25 minutes. With about 3,700 bicycle spaces around the ground, cycling in from the city centre is quick on a dry day, though December weather makes that a gamble.
Allow an hour before kick-off at the ground itself. Security queues build fast on a sell-out, and entering through the gate assigned to your block saves walking the full circuit of the concourse once you are inside.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Open the listing for Freiburg against Stuttgart in December 2026 and work through the seat map to see which stands still have availability.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account with your email address so you can manage the order and receive updates if the kick-off slot changes.
Step3
Choose your area
Filter by stand, price or quantity. Home supporters should stay out of the North Stand away blocks, and Stuttgart fans should buy in N6, N7, N16 or N17 only.
Step4
Read the listing notes
Confirm the block, the row detail, the delivery method and whether the seats are side by side before you add them to the basket.
Step5
Select your quantity
Pick how many tickets you need. Pairs and blocks of four move fastest on a derby weekend, so decide your group size early.
Step6
Enter attendee details
Add the names and contact details requested at checkout. Some tickets carry a registered name, so use details matching each guest's photo ID.
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Pay securely
Complete payment through the encrypted checkout. An order confirmation reaches your inbox straight away.
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Follow your order
Use track order to follow dispatch and delivery right through to the week of the match.
Supply is tight at this ground and gets tighter for a derby. These habits give buyers a better chance of a fair price without giving up the view.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is the nearest airport at roughly an hour by road, with Frankfurt, Zurich and Stuttgart airports all connected to Freiburg by rail. Buyers coming from outside Germany should pick mobile or e-ticket delivery where the option exists, since posted tickets take longer to reach addresses abroad and December post is slower still. If a listing only offers local collection, agree the meeting point and time before committing to hotels.
German league kick-off times move once the schedule is finalised, and the weekend before the winter break is more exposed to that than most, because both clubs may have European ties in the days beforehand. Book travel with some flexibility and allow a night either side of the match rather than planning a same-day return.
Freiburg rewards a longer stay. The old town is about 20 minutes from the ground by tram, and the Christmas market runs through December in the central squares, which puts real pressure on hotel rooms across the city. Book accommodation as soon as the tickets are confirmed, and look at towns along the rail line into Freiburg if the centre is full.
Supporters travelling from Stuttgart itself face a straightforward trip. Road takes close to two hours across the Schwarzwald via the A81 and A5, and direct rail services run in similar time. A Saturday afternoon slot allows a comfortable return the same evening, which is part of why the away allocation clears so quickly.
Freiburg and Stuttgart have met 54 times across all competitions, and the long view belongs to Stuttgart, who lead the overall series with 30 wins to 19. The record below narrows that to something more useful for a ticket buyer: Bundesliga meetings at the Europa-Park Stadium with Freiburg as hosts. On that measure the picture reverses sharply.
Freiburg have won four of the five league games between the sides at this stadium, scoring 11 and conceding 6. Stuttgart's single win came in February 2024, a 3-1 that remains the only time they have taken points here since the ground opened. There have been no draws in the fixture at this venue at all.
The old Schwarzwald-Stadion staged 19 Bundesliga meetings between the clubs before the move, and the balance there was far closer. The new ground, with almost double the capacity and a crowd sitting right on top of the pitch, has coincided with Freiburg turning the home leg of this derby into a reliable source of points.
The cup adds the most recent chapter. The clubs have met six times in the German cup, none of them at the Europa-Park Stadium, and the latest was a semi-final in April 2026 that Stuttgart won 2-1 after extra time on their own ground. Freiburg were 90 minutes from a final and lost it late, which is the context both supports will bring into December.
Seventeen goals in five games works out at 3.4 a match, and not one of the five has finished level. For a buyer weighing up whether a December trip is worth the cost, a fixture that produces goals and a result rather than a cautious stalemate is a reasonable bet.
The two most recent meetings here have both ended 3-1 to the hosts, which has hardened the away support's sense of a debt outstanding at this stadium. Stuttgart have scored in four of the five games, so the away end has rarely gone home without something to cheer even when the result went against them.
The figures below cover Bundesliga meetings at the Europa-Park Stadium with SC Freiburg as hosts, from the stadium's opening season in 2021/22 onwards.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 |
| SC Freiburg wins | 4 |
| Stuttgart wins | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| SC Freiburg goals | 11 |
| Stuttgart goals | 6 |
| Biggest SC Freiburg win | 3-1 (24 Aug 2024 and 13 Sep 2025) |
| Biggest Stuttgart win | 1-3 (3 Feb 2024) |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 22 Jan 2022 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 13 Sep 2025 |
Source: OpenLigaDB match archive, cross-checked against fussballdaten.de and Bundesliga match reports.
All results are shown with Freiburg's score first, newest meeting at the top.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2025 | 3-1 |
| 24 Aug 2024 | 3-1 |
| 3 Feb 2024 | 1-3 |
| 11 Feb 2023 | 2-1 |
| 22 Jan 2022 | 2-0 |
Source: OpenLigaDB, fussballdaten.de and Bundesliga match reports. Each score confirmed by at least two independent sources.
Buying well before the kick-off slot is confirmed gives the widest choice, because the members' presale leaves little behind and pairs go first.
Visiting supporters stand in N6 and N7 and sit in N16 and N17 of the North Stand, entering through gate E4, with N5 and N15 added for a large following.
Matchday 14 is listed for Saturday 19 December 2026 at 16:30, though the league confirms the exact slots for that round nearer the date.
Carry photo ID, as tickets here can be linked to a registered name and reduced-price tickets need proof of eligibility at the gate.
International buyers order the same way as local fans, and mobile or e-ticket delivery avoids any wait on international post.
Sources: SC Freiburg official website (ticketing phases, stadium plan, hospitality and access information), VfB Stuttgart away supporter information, Bundesliga match reports, OpenLigaDB and fussballdaten.de.