Buy Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match set for Saturday 23 January 2027 at the MHPArena. It falls on Bundesliga matchday 18, the opening round of the second half of the season, and the DFL fixes the exact kick-off slot for that weekend a few weeks in advance, so Friday 22 to Sunday 24 January is the window to keep free. It is one of the south's biggest league meetings: the reigning champions against the side that finished fourth last season.
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The fixture has a sharp recent edge. Bayern opened the campaign against VfB in Munich in August, and the return in Stuttgart arrives with both clubs also carrying Champions League commitments into the winter. For VfB Stuttgart supporters, this is the home game circled first when the fixture list comes out every summer.
It is also one of the hardest tickets in the German calendar to find. A stadium of just over 60,000 sounds generous, but most of it is committed long before a single match ticket goes on sale.
Start with the numbers. VfB issued 36,300 season tickets for 2026/27, and once the visiting allocation of around 6,000 and roughly 4,400 VIP places are set aside, only about 13,000 day tickets remain across the whole ground. For most fixtures that is enough. For the visit of the champions, it is nowhere near.
Then there is the opposition. Bayern Munich won the 2025/26 Bundesliga and then beat VfB 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal final in Berlin, and their away following is among the largest in Germany. Their share of the ground sells through the club's own routes almost instantly, which pushes travelling fans without a ticket onto the resale market too.
Rivalry does the rest. Stuttgart and Munich are the two great football cities of the south, and this meeting carries regional pride as well as points. When VfB beat Bayern 3-1 here in May 2024, it helped secure a runners-up finish above them. That result still colours how home fans approach the fixture.
Broadcast pull matters too. A Stuttgart against Bayern game is one of the fixtures the league tends to place in a prime slot, and neutrals from across Europe plan weekends around it. Hospitality packages for this match are usually among the first in the season to go.
Last season's meetings add fuel. Bayern won 5-0 in Stuttgart in December 2025, clinched the title against VfB in April and then beat them again in the cup final in Berlin in May. Home supporters have had a long summer to think about that run, and the first chance for a response on their own ground comes in January. Expect the Cannstatter Kurve to be at full volume and the ground to be full well before kick-off.
Through the club, it is very difficult. Season ticket holders fill most of the ground, and any season tickets not renewed in the late-May window are balloted among existing members who do not yet hold one. That means even the season ticket route runs through membership first.
Day tickets for high-demand matches are typically offered to VfB members before any general sale, and for the Bayern game that first window usually absorbs what is available. Non-members and overseas buyers rarely get a realistic chance through the club's ticket shop once members have had their turn.
Bayern supporters face a similar picture. The away allocation is distributed through FC Bayern's own channels, typically prioritising members and fan club holders with the strongest away records. A casual Bayern fan living abroad has little chance of an away ticket that way.
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 the tickets do not arrive as described. Supply tends to rise in the weeks before the match as members confirm plans, so it pays to look more than once.
One practical point for anyone buying on the resale market: make sure the listing states whether the ticket is seated or standing, and whether it sits in a home or away area. Buying the right section matters more for this fixture than for most, because home and away supporters are strictly separated and colours rules are enforced by stewards on the day.
Five factors drive prices for this fixture. Seat location comes first, with central seats along the Haupttribüne and Gegentribüne priced well above the corners and upper tiers. Demand is the second, and the champions' visit sits at the very top of VfB's 2026/27 home schedule.
Timing plays its part, since prices firm up once the exact kick-off slot is confirmed and travel plans settle. The competition context adds weight, with both clubs chasing league places that decide next season's European football. Hospitality tiers sit in a bracket of their own.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £300 – £400 | Budget-minded buyers and groups | Corners and upper rows with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £380 – £520 | First-time visitors wanting a balanced view | Gegentribüne seats away from the halfway line |
| Lower tier / central | £450 – £650+ | Fans who want to be close to the action | Central blocks near halfway go first |
| Premium seating | £600 – £900+ | Couples and business visitors | Business seats with lounge access in the rebuilt Haupttribüne |
| Hospitality / VIP | £900 – £1,800+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Box or restaurant packages with catering and central seats |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, VfB's own season ticket prices for 2026/27 range from €260 for a standing place to €950 for the top seated category across a full season. The gap between those figures and resale prices for this single match shows how few tickets actually reach open sale.
The kick-off slot also moves the market. A Saturday afternoon game suits visitors flying in for the weekend, while a Friday or Sunday evening slot changes who can travel. Once the DFL confirms the timing, listings tend to reprice within days, so buyers who commit early usually pay less than those who wait for certainty.
The MHPArena seating plan splits into four sides. The Haupttribüne houses the VIP areas and press facilities and was rebuilt in time for 2024. Opposite sits the Gegentribüne, while the Cannstatter Kurve and the Untertürkheimer Kurve close off each end.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haupttribüne | Comfort-first buyers and hospitality guests | High | Rebuilt main stand with business seats, lounges and the dugouts |
| Gegentribüne, lower tier | Fans who want to be close to the pitch | Mid to high | Central blocks give a classic side-on view and fill fastest |
| Gegentribüne, upper tier | Tactical viewers who want the whole picture | Mid | Height helps you read the game; a solid choice for neutrals |
| Cannstatter Kurve | Home supporters who want noise and atmosphere | Lower to mid | The VfB ultras' end, with around 8,000 standing places in the lower tier |
| Untertürkheimer Kurve, home areas | Groups and budget buyers | Lower to mid | Shares the end with the visiting section and several hospitality lounges |
| Away section | Bayern supporters | Set by allocation | In the Untertürkheimer Kurve, with around 6,000 places for visiting fans. Bayern colours belong here only |
The ground has changed a great deal since its Neckarstadion days. The running track is long gone, the roof was renewed in 2017 and the rebuilt Haupttribüne was completed in 2024, so sightlines from all four sides are now close and steep. For international matches the capacity drops to around 54,000 all-seated, but for the Bundesliga the standing terrace in the Cannstatter Kurve takes it just past 60,000.
Accessibility is well provided for, with 202 wheelchair positions that each include space for a companion and 40 places for visually impaired spectators. If you need one of these, confirm with the seller before buying, as they are allocated separately from standard seats.
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the Gegentribüne upper tier or the Haupttribüne. Both keep you away from the most partisan areas and give a clear view of both penalty boxes. For more on the ground itself, our MHPArena guide covers the other fixtures hosted there.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seat | Fans upgrading from a standard ticket | A padded central seat with access to a shared lounge |
| Lounge package | Couples and small groups | Pre-match buffet, drinks and a warm place to wait on a January afternoon |
| Restaurant package | Business hosts entertaining clients | Plated dining and reserved seats in the Haupttribüne |
| Private box | Corporate groups and celebrations | One of 64 boxes, with in-box catering and a view over the pitch |
The stadium has 64 boxes for more than 900 guests and around 3,500 business seats, so the hospitality range is broad. Even so, the Bayern game is one of the fixtures where those packages sell out early, often before standard day tickets reach sale. Lounges in the Untertürkheimer Kurve and the Haupttribüne offer different experiences, so match the package to how much of the build-up you want to spend inside.
Packages differ in arrival times, dress codes and whether drinks are included. Read each listing carefully, and confirm whether the seats sit in the Haupttribüne or elsewhere in the ground. For corporate groups, a private box is often the simplest way to guarantee everyone sits together for a fixture where standard seats in blocks of four or more are very hard to find.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Confirm when the seller will transfer the ticket and which app or account it arrives in |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Make sure you receive a printable file and bring a clean copy or a clear screenshot |
| Hospitality pass | Confirm where the pass is issued and which entrance the lounge uses |
| Collection in Stuttgart | If a listing offers collection, note the meeting point, time window and ID required |
Always read the listing notes before you buy, as they state the delivery method and any restrictions. Bring valid photo ID, charge your phone fully and save the ticket offline, because signal can dip when tens of thousands arrive at once.
VfB match tickets have typically doubled as a VVS KombiTicket, covering a return journey on public transport across the Stuttgart network on matchday. The S1 runs to NeckarPark, right beside the ground, and extra U11 services run from the Hauptbahnhof on matchdays. Aim to arrive an hour early so you can clear security and reach your block before the teams come out.
The stadium sits in the NeckarPark area of Bad Cannstatt, next to the Cannstatter Wasen, so the approach is busy with fans from both clubs on a derby-style afternoon. Away supporters use the entrances nearest the Untertürkheimer Kurve, so follow the stewards' signs for your block rather than the crowd. After the final whistle, expect queues at NeckarPark station; a short wait inside the ground often makes the trip back into the city calmer.
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Use track order to see where your tickets are, then load them onto your phone before you travel to Bad Cannstatt.
Most overseas buyers 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. Stuttgart Airport has an S-Bahn link into the city, and the ground in Bad Cannstatt is easy to reach from the Hauptbahnhof on the S1 or the matchday U11.
Because Bundesliga kick-off times are confirmed only a few weeks ahead, book flexible flights and hotels that cover the full weekend of 22 to 24 January. Bayern supporters travelling from Munich can make the trip by train in a little over two hours, and many Munich-based fans treat this as one of the easier away days of the season. Visitors from outside the Schengen area should confirm the current entry rules before booking, and January weather in Stuttgart means warm layers for an afternoon or evening in the stands.
Stuttgart have hosted Bayern in the Bundesliga 57 times, and the story at this ground splits into distinct eras. In the late 1960s VfB were a match for anyone at home, winning 3-0 in both April 1968 and March 1969. The 1980s and early 1990s brought VfB's strongest spell in the modern rivalry: a 1-0 win in October 1983 during VfB's title-winning season, a 3-0 in November 1987 and a 3-2 in October 1991 on the way to the 1992 championship.
The 2000s were VfB's strongest decade in the fixture, with five wins from eleven home meetings. The 2-0 win in April 2007 came during the run to the title, and the 3-1 in November 2007 saw the new champions outplay the league leaders. After that, the balance swung hard: VfB went 13 home meetings without a win between December 2008 and March 2023, including a 5-3 defeat in 2010 and a 5-0 loss in 2021.
The last few seasons have brought the fixture back to life. VfB's revival in 2023/24 ended with a runners-up finish and that 3-1 win in May 2024, and the club has since added a DFB-Pokal win in 2025 and a return to the Champions League. Bayern have answered emphatically, winning the last two meetings in Stuttgart 3-1 and 5-0, but the gap in quality is narrower than the recent scorelines suggest, and home fans know it.
What makes the fixture distinctive is that VfB beat Bayern at home in all three of their Bundesliga title-winning seasons: 1983/84, 1991/92 and 2006/07. Every era has produced a result that home fans still talk about, and the 2024 win proved the old edge can return. For a buyer, that history is part of the ticket: this is a fixture where the home crowd genuinely believes an upset is possible, and the atmosphere reflects it from the first whistle to the last.
The figures below cover all 57 Bundesliga meetings in Stuttgart with VfB as hosts, at the ground known over the years as the Neckarstadion, Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion, Mercedes-Benz Arena and now the MHPArena.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 57 |
| Stuttgart wins | 13 |
| Bayern Munich wins | 34 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Stuttgart goals | 66 |
| Bayern Munich goals | 109 |
| Biggest Stuttgart win | 3-0 (20 Apr 1968, 15 Mar 1969 and 14 Nov 1987) |
| Biggest Bayern Munich win | 0-5 (14 Dec 2021 and 6 Dec 2025) |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 27 Nov 1965 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 6 Dec 2025 |
Source: match-by-match data compared between worldfootball.net and fussballdaten.de.
Broken down by decade, the pattern is clear. VfB's best spell came in the 2000s, with five wins from eleven home meetings, while the 2010s brought eight defeats from eight. The 1980s were competitive, with three wins and two draws from eleven, and the 1960s produced two wins from five. Bayern average close to two goals a game in Stuttgart, which explains why a VfB win here feels like an event.
Draws are rarer than you might expect for such a long-running fixture: just ten in 57 meetings, the last of them a goalless game in October 2009. Since then, every match in Stuttgart has produced a winner, which adds to the appeal for neutrals looking for a decisive afternoon.
Every Bundesliga game VfB have hosted against Bayern, newest first, from the first meeting in November 1965 to the most recent in December 2025. Scores are shown with Stuttgart first, and every result sits within the same scope as the figures above.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2025 | 0-5 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 1-3 |
| 4 May 2024 | 3-1 |
| 4 Mar 2023 | 1-2 |
| 14 Dec 2021 | 0-5 |
| 28 Nov 2020 | 1-3 |
| 1 Sep 2018 | 0-3 |
| 16 Dec 2017 | 0-1 |
| 9 Apr 2016 | 1-3 |
| 7 Feb 2015 | 0-2 |
| 29 Jan 2014 | 1-2 |
| 27 Jan 2013 | 0-2 |
| 11 Dec 2011 | 1-2 |
| 19 Dec 2010 | 3-5 |
| 31 Oct 2009 | 0-0 |
| 13 Dec 2008 | 2-2 |
| 10 Nov 2007 | 3-1 |
| 21 Apr 2007 | 2-0 |
| 3 Dec 2005 | 0-0 |
| 21 May 2005 | 1-3 |
| 15 May 2004 | 3-1 |
| 7 Dec 2002 | 0-3 |
| 2 Mar 2002 | 0-2 |
| 9 Sep 2000 | 2-1 |
| 4 Mar 2000 | 2-0 |
| 4 May 1999 | 0-2 |
| 22 Mar 1998 | 0-3 |
| 1 Dec 1996 | 1-1 |
| 13 Apr 1996 | 0-1 |
| 29 Apr 1995 | 0-2 |
| 29 Aug 1993 | 2-2 |
| 31 Oct 1992 | 2-3 |
| 19 Oct 1991 | 3-2 |
| 9 Mar 1991 | 0-3 |
| 20 Sep 1989 | 2-1 |
| 4 Mar 1989 | 1-2 |
| 14 Nov 1987 | 3-0 |
| 13 Jun 1987 | 1-3 |
| 14 Dec 1985 | 0-0 |
| 5 Sep 1984 | 1-3 |
| 22 Oct 1983 | 1-0 |
| 16 Apr 1983 | 1-1 |
| 14 Nov 1981 | 0-3 |
| 20 Sep 1980 | 1-2 |
| 24 May 1980 | 1-3 |
| 21 Oct 1978 | 2-0 |
| 6 Aug 1977 | 3-3 |
| 11 Sep 1974 | 1-2 |
| 20 Apr 1974 | 1-1 |
| 28 Oct 1972 | 0-1 |
| 25 Mar 1972 | 1-4 |
| 15 Aug 1970 | 1-1 |
| 8 Nov 1969 | 2-3 |
| 15 Mar 1969 | 3-0 |
| 20 Apr 1968 | 3-0 |
| 5 Nov 1966 | 2-4 |
| 27 Nov 1965 | 0-1 |
Source: worldfootball.net and fussballdaten.de, each result confirmed by both.
Buying before the exact kick-off slot is announced usually gives the widest choice, as prices climb once travel plans firm up.
Visiting supporters are housed in the Untertürkheimer Kurve, and anyone in Bayern colours should only buy seats listed in the away section.
VfB home tickets have typically counted as a VVS KombiTicket for matchday travel, but confirm the details shown on your own ticket.
Yes, filter for seats together when you choose your quantity and only listings that keep your group side by side will show.
Standing places exist in the Cannstatter Kurve but are mostly held by season ticket holders, so resale listings for this game are usually seated.
Sources: MHPArena official stadium facts, VfB Stuttgart ticketing information, VVS matchday travel notices, DFL fixture list, Stuttgarter Zeitung, t-online, worldfootball.net and fussballdaten.de.