Buy Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match set for Saturday 27 February 2027 and kick-off currently listed at 16:30 at the MHPArena. The league fixes final slots a few weeks ahead, and Saturday Bundesliga matches usually start at 15:30 or 18:30 local time, so treat the time as a guide until the schedule is confirmed. Two of the founding clubs of the Bundesliga meet in a fixture that has run for more than six decades.
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Demand starts at home. VfB Stuttgart play Champions League football this season after a top-four finish in 2025/26, and the club sells around 36,000 season tickets before a single day ticket goes on sale. Add one of the largest travelling followings in Germany and the open market for this match tightens well before February.
This guide covers what resale prices usually look like, where to sit at the MHPArena, how the member system shapes availability and what 53 Bundesliga meetings in Stuttgart reveal about the match. It also covers delivery, entry and travel for anyone coming from outside the city.
Start with the visitors. Hamburger SV spent seven seasons in the second tier after their first relegation in 2018, returned in 2025 and kept their place in their first year back. Their support travels in huge numbers, and a Saturday trip to Stuttgart is one of the dates HSV fans plan around.
The hosts add a strong pull of their own. Stuttgart won the German Cup in 2025, reached the final again in 2026 and qualified for the Champions League through the league. A side playing in Europe midweek draws neutral buyers to league matches as well, which pushes demand beyond the usual home crowd.
There is recent needle too. Stuttgart beat HSV over two legs in the 2023 relegation play-off, a tie that kept VfB in the top flight and HSV down for another two years. The sides have since met in the league with a win apiece, so neither set of supporters treats this as a routine fixture.
Supply is the hard limit. The MHPArena holds just over 60,000 for Bundesliga matches, but season tickets, members' allocations, the away section and hospitality account for most of that before any public sale. What remains reaches the open market in small numbers and rarely at face value.
The visiting allocation shapes the market from the other side. HSV supporters who miss out on their club's tickets often look for seats elsewhere in the ground, competing with neutrals and visitors from abroad for the same limited listings.
Europe adds a layer of uncertainty. The Champions League knockout play-off round falls in February, so if Stuttgart progress from the league phase, a midweek European tie could sit either side of this date and influence the final kick-off slot.
Through the club, it is difficult. Season ticket holders have their seats for every home league match, and any that are not renewed go first to existing members on a waiting list. Day tickets then go to VfB members in a pre-sale window, with a limit of two tickets per member.
Membership itself does not give instant access. New members wait three months before their pre-sale rights apply, and even then popular fixtures can sell out within the members' window. By the time any general sale opens, the central longside blocks have usually gone.
HSV supporters face a similar picture. Their away allocation is distributed through the club's own ticketing routes, with priority for members and fan clubs, so casual fans and overseas visitors rarely get a realistic chance through that channel.
A verified resale marketplace is the practical alternative. Sellers list seats they can no longer use, and you choose by price, stand and number of seats without a membership number. Supply often rises in the weeks before the match as members confirm their plans.
Groups benefit most. A two-ticket cap per member makes it hard to keep a group together through the club, while resale listings can offer pairs and fours side by side in the same block.
Five factors set the price. Seat location matters most, followed by overall demand, how close to the match you buy, the competition context of a 2026/27 Bundesliga season and whether you want hospitality. A visit from HSV sits in the upper band of Stuttgart's home scale, and resale prices climb well above face value because so few day tickets reach the open market.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £75 – £120 | First-time visitors on a tighter budget | Corners and upper rows with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £100 – £165 | Couples and small groups | Gegentribüne seats away from the halfway line |
| Lower tier / central | £140 – £230+ | Fans who want to be close to the action | Central blocks near halfway sell first |
| Premium seating | £210 – £340+ | Comfort-focused buyers | Business seats with lounge access in the Haupttribüne |
| Hospitality / VIP | £340 – £750+ | Clients and special occasions | Box or lounge 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 day tickets for 2026/27 start at around €18.50 for a standing place and around €35 for a seat, rising to around €95 for the top seated category. The club prices each match by opponent category, so the face value for this fixture depends on where it is placed. The gap between those figures and resale prices shows how few tickets reach open sale.
Resale prices at the MHPArena tend to rise in two steps: once the final kick-off slot is fixed, then again in the last fortnight as late deciders and travelling fans enter the market. The Bavarian visit, Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich, follows the same curve from a higher base, which puts this match just below the top tier of demand at the ground.
Standing places in the Cannstatter Kurve are the lowest face-value tickets, but they rarely reach resale because they sit almost entirely with season ticket holders. For most buyers, the realistic entry point is a seat in the corners or the upper rows.
HSV supporters looking for seats among their own fans should buy only listings marked as the visiting section. Those are scarce because most of the allocation goes to members and fan clubs, so they tend to carry a premium over home-area seats in the corners.
The ground has four sides close to the pitch: the Haupttribüne main stand, the Gegentribüne opposite and the Cannstatter Kurve and Untertürkheimer Kurve behind the goals. Before you pick a block, study the MHPArena seating plan to see how the tiers and stands compare for this match.
| 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 | Neutral buyers wanting the full picture | Mid | A high view of both ends and the home choreography |
| Cannstatter Kurve | Home supporters who want noise | Lower to mid | The home end, with a large standing terrace in the lower tier |
| Untertürkheimer Kurve, home areas | Groups and budget buyers | Lower to mid | Shares the end with the visiting section and several lounges |
| Visiting section | Hamburger SV supporters | Set by allocation | Blocks 61 to 65 in the Untertürkheimer Kurve, with extra blocks opened for larger allocations |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the Gegentribüne, where the atmosphere is lively without the constant standing of the Cannstatter Kurve. For every other match at the ground this season, the MHPArena tickets listings show upcoming dates in one place.
Colours matter here. HSV blue, white and black belong in the visiting section only, and anyone else is safest in neutral clothing or VfB red and white. Stewards can refuse entry or move supporters who display away colours in home blocks.
The stadium opened in 1933 and was long known as the Neckarstadion, then the Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion and the Mercedes-Benz Arena before taking its current name. The running track is gone and the rebuilt main stand was completed in 2024, so sightlines from all four sides are close and steep.
The Cannstatter Kurve holds one of the larger safe-standing areas in German football, with more than 8,000 standing places, and its choreography before kick-off is part of the experience. The stadium also hosted matches at Euro 2024, which brought the upgraded facilities to an international audience.
The fabric roof covers every stand, which helps on a cold February day and keeps the noise inside the bowl. Payment inside the ground is cashless, so bring a card or phone for food and drink.
Hospitality at the MHPArena ranges from business seats with lounge access to private boxes, with lounges such as Club 1893 among the options. Most packages include pre-match dining, drinks and a padded central seat.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seat with lounge access | Pairs and small client groups | Padded central seat with pre-match food and drinks |
| Lounge package | Couples and small groups | Buffet catering and a warm place to wait on a February afternoon |
| Premium lounge with central view | Guests wanting a special occasion | Upscale catering with some of the most central views in the ground |
| Private box | Companies and private parties | Private space with catering and a dedicated view of the pitch |
Hospitality for a fixture of this profile can sell before day tickets reach general sale, so earlier is safer if you want a specific lounge. As a rule of thumb, business seats suit pairs, lounge packages suit groups and boxes suit anyone hosting guests.
For groups, hospitality is often the most reliable way to sit together. Packages are sold for set group sizes, which avoids the two-ticket limit that applies to members buying standard seats. A resale hospitality listing should state exactly which lounge and seat area is included.
VfB home tickets are digital, and resale delivery follows the format the seller holds. Read each listing so you know what to expect and when it arrives.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | The app or account you need, when the transfer arrives and that your phone can run it |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file arrives before matchday and displays clearly on your phone or prints cleanly |
| Paper ticket by courier | A delivery address where you will be in the week of the match |
| Collection in Stuttgart | The meeting point, the time window and the name the tickets are held under |
Read the listing notes for any restrictions on stand or entrance. Bring valid photo ID in case stewards ask, and charge your phone fully if you are entering on a mobile ticket. Bags larger than A4 are not allowed inside, and lockers near the ground are limited.
On home matchdays, a VfB match ticket doubles as a public transport ticket across the VVS network, from seven hours before kick-off until 5am the following day. The S1 runs from the Hauptbahnhof to NeckarPark, a short walk from the ground, and extra U11 services run on matchdays.
Resale tickets often arrive in the final days before a match, because many sellers only receive or release their own tickets late. That timing is normal and is covered by the guarantee.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Search for Stuttgart against Hamburg and open the listing for Saturday 27 February 2027 at the MHPArena.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account with your name, email and phone number so updates about your order reach you quickly.
Step3
Compare stands
Use the stadium map on the listing to compare the Haupttribüne, Gegentribüne and both Kurven, then match each area to your budget.
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Choose your quantity
Select how many seats you need. If sitting together matters, filter for listings that keep your group side by side.
Step5
Read the listing notes
Look for delivery format, block details and whether the listing is a seat or a standing place before you commit.
Step6
Pay securely
Complete payment through the encrypted payment page. The total you see includes all fees, so there are no surprises later.
Step7
Get your confirmation
An order confirmation lands in your inbox straight away, with the expected delivery method and timing for your seats.
Step8
Follow delivery
Use track order to follow progress on your tickets, then load them onto your phone before you travel to Bad Cannstatt.
Overseas buyers should favour mobile or e-ticket delivery, which removes the risk of a courier missing you at home. If you are travelling as a group, ask for seats together at the point of purchase rather than hoping to swap on the day. Stuttgart Airport has an S-Bahn link to the Hauptbahnhof, and Frankfurt Airport is a common alternative with long-distance trains running on to Stuttgart.
Bundesliga dates can move for broadcast choices or European commitments, and a Saturday match can shift to Friday or Sunday. With Stuttgart in the Champions League, keep travel flexible and hold off on non-refundable bookings until the slot is confirmed.
HSV supporters usually travel by ICE from Hamburg, a journey of around five and a half hours, or by flight to Stuttgart Airport. Fans who follow Hamburg around the league often pair a trip like this with the Nordderby, Werder Bremen vs Hamburger SV, the away date their supporters circle first.
Hotels near the Hauptbahnhof keep you on the direct S-Bahn line to the ground, while Bad Cannstatt puts you within walking distance on matchday. After the final whistle, expect queues at NeckarPark station; a short wait inside the ground often makes the trip back into the city calmer.
Arrive early and the area around the ground gives you plenty to do. The stadium sits in the NeckarPark beside the Cannstatter Wasen, with the Mercedes-Benz Museum a short walk away, and the old town of Bad Cannstatt has bars and restaurants that fill with supporters before kick-off.
Both clubs were founding members of the Bundesliga in 1963, and the early meetings in Stuttgart belonged largely to Hamburg. HSV won four of the first nine league visits to the Neckarstadion, including a 3-0 in October 1971 that remains their widest margin at the ground.
The most famous meeting was a home defeat. On the final day of 1983/84, HSV won 1-0 in front of 71,000, yet Stuttgart still took the title on goal difference with the two sides level on points. Eight years later, a 3-2 home win over Hamburg in March 1992 came during the season Stuttgart won the title again.
The crowds tell their own story. HSV arrived in May 1980 as reigning champions, and 75,500 watched a 2-2 draw that remains the record attendance for the fixture. HSV finished that season as runners-up and Stuttgart third, a reminder of how strong both clubs were at the time.
The years between were the hosts' strongest. From November 1984 to December 1998, Stuttgart went 15 home league meetings without defeat, winning 12, including a 5-1 in April 1988 that remains their joint-widest margin in the fixture at the ground.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how often it has touched the title race. Few league meetings in Germany carry a final-day twist like 1984, and the April 2026 win showed the gap between a Champions League side and a promoted club. The reverse fixture, Hamburger SV vs Stuttgart, comes on 17 October 2026, so February gives HSV a chance to answer whatever happens in Hamburg.
The figures below cover Bundesliga meetings in Stuttgart with VfB as hosts, at the stadium now called the MHPArena, from 1963/64 onwards. Second-division matches, relegation play-offs and cup ties between the clubs are excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 53 |
| Stuttgart wins | 28 |
| Hamburger SV wins | 14 |
| Draws | 11 |
| Stuttgart goals | 104 |
| Hamburger SV goals | 65 |
| Biggest Stuttgart win | 5-1 (30 Apr 1988); also 4-0 in 1994 and 2026 |
| Biggest Hamburger SV win | 0-3 (23 Oct 1971) |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 11 Apr 1964 |
| Most recent Bundesliga meeting in scope | 12 Apr 2026 |
Goals have rarely been in short supply. The 53 meetings average more than three goals a game, and only one has finished goalless, in December 2003.
Stuttgart have kept 17 clean sheets at home in the fixture, while HSV have kept just four. The hosts are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning four.
Split by era, the swing is clear. Stuttgart won only two of the first nine meetings between 1964 and 1971, but have won nine of the 14 since 2004.
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, taken from the Transfermarkt head-to-head record and matched against the fussballdaten.de home record for the fixture.
All 53 Bundesliga meetings in Stuttgart with VfB as hosts, newest first. Scores show Stuttgart first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2026 | 4-0 |
| 31 Mar 2018 | 1-1 |
| 30 Jan 2016 | 2-1 |
| 16 May 2015 | 2-1 |
| 22 Mar 2014 | 1-0 |
| 10 Mar 2013 | 0-1 |
| 23 Sep 2011 | 1-2 |
| 23 Apr 2011 | 3-0 |
| 13 Feb 2010 | 1-3 |
| 12 Apr 2009 | 1-0 |
| 05 Apr 2008 | 1-0 |
| 07 Nov 2006 | 2-0 |
| 21 Sep 2005 | 1-2 |
| 11 Sep 2004 | 2-0 |
| 06 Dec 2003 | 0-0 |
| 08 Mar 2003 | 1-1 |
| 26 Jan 2002 | 3-0 |
| 14 Oct 2000 | 3-3 |
| 09 Feb 2000 | 1-3 |
| 05 Dec 1998 | 3-1 |
| 05 Oct 1997 | 5-2 |
| 08 Mar 1997 | 4-1 |
| 02 Dec 1995 | 3-0 |
| 19 Aug 1994 | 2-1 |
| 05 Mar 1994 | 4-0 |
| 20 Feb 1993 | 1-1 |
| 28 Mar 1992 | 3-2 |
| 08 Jun 1991 | 2-0 |
| 16 Dec 1989 | 3-0 |
| 05 Nov 1988 | 4-2 |
| 30 Apr 1988 | 5-1 |
| 02 May 1987 | 1-1 |
| 01 Apr 1986 | 1-0 |
| 13 Nov 1984 | 1-1 |
| 26 May 1984 | 0-1 |
| 06 Nov 1982 | 1-2 |
| 03 Oct 1981 | 1-2 |
| 15 Nov 1980 | 3-2 |
| 03 May 1980 | 2-2 |
| 02 Sep 1978 | 1-0 |
| 31 Aug 1977 | 1-2 |
| 08 Mar 1975 | 1-2 |
| 06 Oct 1973 | 3-0 |
| 23 Sep 1972 | 2-1 |
| 23 Oct 1971 | 0-3 |
| 07 Nov 1970 | 3-3 |
| 07 Mar 1970 | 1-1 |
| 18 Jan 1969 | 3-0 |
| 28 May 1968 | 4-1 |
| 22 Oct 1966 | 1-3 |
| 23 Apr 1966 | 1-3 |
| 19 Dec 1964 | 2-4 |
| 11 Apr 1964 | 2-2 |
Results from the Transfermarkt head-to-head record, matched against the RSSSF German league archive for every season to 1992/93 and the football-data.co.uk results archive from 1993/94 onwards.
Soon after the league fixes the kick-off slot is usually the sweet spot. Waiting for the final week tends to mean fewer seats together and firmer prices.
Travelling supporters are housed in the Untertürkheimer Kurve, with their allocation sold through HSV. Anyone buying elsewhere should leave HSV colours at the hotel.
Yes, VfB home tickets cover travel across the Stuttgart transport network on matchday. Keep the ticket on your phone ready for inspection on the train.
Yes, many listings keep pairs and fours side by side. Filter by quantity when you search and the listing will show whether the seats are adjacent.
You can, with digital delivery the simplest choice for overseas buyers. Bring photo ID to the ground in case stewards ask for it.
Sources: VfB Stuttgart official ticketing, membership and matchday information; Borussia Dortmund's away supporters' guide to the MHPArena; Bundesliga.com; Transfermarkt head-to-head records; fussballdaten.de; RSSSF German league archive; football-data.co.uk results archive; Football Ground Guide.