Buy Stuttgart vs Union Berlin tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match set for Saturday 12 December 2026 and kick-off listed for 16:30 local time, which is 19:30 in the UAE, at the MHPArena in Stuttgart. It is Matchday 13 of the Bundesliga and the last home fixture before the winter break.
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Few German grounds change character like this one on a December afternoon. The Cannstatter Kurve holds around 8,000 standing supporters behind one goal, the stands were rebuilt right up to the touchline for Euro 2024 and the ground now seats more than 60,000 without a running track in sight. It is one of the loudest afternoons on the Bundesliga calendar for the price.
Tickets through Stuttgart go first to season ticket holders and members, with the rest released in phases that move quickly for a Saturday fixture. The resale market is where most visitors and overseas buyers find a seat, with the stand and delivery method shown before you pay. This guide covers pricing, seating, hospitality, delivery and the record between these clubs in Stuttgart.
Timing does a lot of the work. This is the final home game before the winter break, which in Germany means a full afternoon built around the fixture, with the Christmas market in the city centre running through the weekend. Locals who skip a wet November Tuesday turn up for this one.
The visitors travel better than their size suggests. Union Berlin were founded in 1966, play at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Köpenick and built one of the most distinctive followings in Germany on their way from the second tier to the Champions League in 2023/24. Their allocation in Stuttgart is sizeable under league rules, and it sells out.
Stuttgart's own form drives demand too. The club won the German Cup in 2025 and is back in the Champions League this season, which has pushed season ticket numbers up and squeezed what reaches general sale. A busy European autumn also means the home crowd is invested in every league point before the break.
The ground is part of the appeal. The MHPArena was rebuilt in stages before Euro 2024, and the redevelopment of the main stand completed a long transformation from an athletics stadium into a pure football ground. Visitors who last came before 2011 will not recognise the sightlines.
The record between the sides adds a little edge. Stuttgart have won only twice in six home meetings with Union since the visitors reached the Bundesliga, with three draws and a defeat, so this is not a fixture the home crowd treats as routine.
Finally, the stadium's size cuts both ways. More than 60,000 places mean tickets exist, but the standing sections and the lower-priced seated blocks go first, and those are exactly the areas most visitors want.
Stuttgart's own history feeds the interest. The club was founded in 1893 and has won five German championships, the most recent in 2007, alongside four German Cups. That record, plus a reputation for developing young players, keeps the club on the list for neutrals planning a Bundesliga weekend.
Sometimes, but the good sections go early. Stuttgart sell in phases, with season ticket holders first, then club members, then any remaining tickets to the general public. For a Saturday fixture before the winter break, the public phase can be brief.
Season ticket holders occupy a large share of the ground, especially in the Cannstatter Kurve and the central blocks along the sides. That leaves the corners and the upper tiers as the main options for single-match buyers through the club.
Buying through the club also means creating an account, and German clubs increasingly issue personalised tickets with entry conditions attached. For visitors booking from abroad, that process can be slow and inflexible once travel plans change.
Union supporters buy through their own club for the away sector. The allocation follows the German league's rules on visiting fans, which is generous by European standards, but demand from Köpenick usually outstrips it.
The 1BoxOffice marketplace removes most of the friction. You can compare stands, confirm the delivery method and see whether seats are together before paying, with no membership number needed. Every order is backed by the money-back guarantee.
One point to keep in mind: seats bought this way sit in home areas of the ground. Visiting supporters who want to be among their own fans should go through Union, while neutrals and Stuttgart fans have the wider choice.
Resale listings are where the supply loosens. Season ticket holders who cannot attend and members who bought before making other plans return seats to the market, usually in the final weeks. That flow is what most international buyers end up using.
Timing that purchase is the main decision. Buy too early and you pay before the market settles; leave it until the final week and the choice of stand narrows sharply for a fixture this well attended. Two to six weeks out is usually the sweet spot.
Five drivers shape prices for this fixture. Seat location sets the base, with central seats along the sides priced above the curves. Demand is lifted by the timing before the break and by a strong travelling support. Timing within the sales window matters, since the lower-priced blocks clear first, while competition context and the club's premium tiers shape the top of the market for the 2026/27 season.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / behind the goal | £55 – £100 | Budget-conscious visitors | Elevated view of the whole pitch; the steepest rows offer the strongest value |
| Longside standard | £90 – £160 | Couples and first-time visitors | Seats along the touchline with a balanced view |
| Lower tier / central | £140 – £250+ | Fans who want to feel close to the action | Rebuilt main stand rows close to the pitch; limited numbers |
| Business seating | £220 – £400+ | Buyers after comfort and cover | Padded central seats with indoor lounge access |
| Hospitality / VIP | £350 – £1,100+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge or box access with food and drinks |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
German football remains better value than the Premier League at comparable levels, and this fixture trades below Stuttgart's home matches against Bayern Munich or in the Champions League. For many visitors, that gap pays for the flight.
Pairs are easier to find than larger groups. Blocks of four or more seats together thin out once the public sale phase closes, so parties of that size should buy early and be ready to split across two rows.
Standing tickets are the outlier. They are the lowest-priced way into a German ground and rarely reach the resale market at all, since they go to season ticket holders and members first. Visitors should plan around a seated ticket rather than hoping for a place on the terrace.
The ground has been through two transformations. The running track went in the 2009 to 2011 conversion, and a rebuild of the lower main stand was completed before Euro 2024, leaving a modern bowl that holds just over 60,000 including standing places. Before choosing a block, study the MHPArena seating plan so you know which stand and tier you are buying into.
The Cannstatter Kurve is the home end, a standing terrace that holds the club's most vocal support. The Untertürkheimer Kurve behind the opposite goal houses the visiting fans. The two long sides carry the seated blocks, with the rebuilt main stand holding the business areas and the closest rows to the pitch. Our guide to MHPArena tickets covers the ground in more depth.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannstatter Kurve | Committed Stuttgart supporters | Lower | Standing terrace with flags and singing throughout. Not suitable for neutrals or visiting fans |
| Main stand (lower) | Neutral buyers and business guests | Mid to high | Rebuilt rows close to the touchline; nearest the lounges and dugouts |
| Opposite side | Couples and regular fans | Mid | Balanced view with a clear sight of the home terrace |
| Corners | Budget-conscious buyers | Lower | Angled view at a friendlier price; plenty of availability |
| Upper tiers (all sides) | First-time visitors | Lower to mid | Covered, with a full view of team shape and the choreography behind the goal |
| Untertürkheimer Kurve | Union Berlin supporters | Rarely on resale | Away sector with its own entrance route off Benzstraße. Visiting colours belong there only |
Neutral buyers should aim for the opposite side or the corners, where the view is good and the crowd is mixed. Keep Union colours out of sight anywhere in the home areas, and remember that the home terrace is standing only, whatever your ticket says about a row number.
Families and first-time visitors tend to do better in the upper tier along the sides, where the crowd is calmer and the view takes in the whole pitch. Accessible places and companion seats are available around the ground, and buyers who need step-free access should confirm the block with the seller before ordering.
The rebuild changed the feel of the lower bowl. Removing the old running track years earlier brought the stands forward, and the new main stand rows sit close enough to hear the coaching from the technical area. For buyers, that makes the lower tier along the sides a genuine upgrade rather than a marginal one.
Stuttgart run a large hospitality operation by Bundesliga standards, with thousands of business seats and dozens of boxes built into the main stand. The rebuild before Euro 2024 modernised much of that space, so the lounges are newer than at many German grounds of similar size.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seat | Fans upgrading their day | Padded central seat with access to an indoor lounge |
| Lounge package | Couples and small groups | Catering before kick-off and a warm base at half-time |
| Business club package | Corporate guests | Served dining with a prime seat in the main stand |
| Private box | Companies and larger parties | Exclusive space, catering and a private view of the pitch |
Inclusions vary by package and by fixture, and matches before the winter break tend to sell out earlier than mid-season dates. Read the listing details carefully, since arrival times, menus and dress codes differ between products.
For visitors travelling in, a package is the simplest way to guarantee seats together and somewhere warm before a cold kick-off. Premium entrances also sit away from the busiest gates, which matters when 60,000 people arrive within an hour of each other.
Group bookings are worth arranging in good time. Hospitality for the fixture before the winter break tends to be taken by corporate guests using it as an end-of-year outing, so tables for six or more usually go weeks ahead rather than days.
Delivery depends on how the seller received their tickets from the club. Each listing shows the method before you buy, so there are no surprises after payment.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Transfer timing, the app or wallet needed and that your phone is compatible |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the name and seat details match your order and that you can print or display it |
| Paper ticket | The courier method, the delivery address and the expected arrival date |
| Collection point | The exact location, opening hours and the ID you need to bring |
German clubs increasingly issue digital tickets with named holders, so read the listing notes and bring valid photo ID on the day. For mobile tickets, charge your phone fully and download the ticket before you leave your hotel.
The stadium sits in the NeckarPark district, across the river from the city centre. S-Bahn line S1 stops at Neckarpark a few minutes' walk away, other suburban lines run to Bad Cannstatt about ten minutes from the ground, and the Stadtbahn U11 and U19 serve the stadium directly on matchdays. Match tickets normally include regional public transport on the day, which is worth confirming on your listing.
Arrive early. The area around the ground fills from about two hours before kick-off, security searches take time and December in Baden-Württemberg is cold enough that queuing outside is best kept short. The concourses are cashless at most German grounds now, so bring a card.
Sellers often release digital tickets in the final days before a match, since clubs issue them late. If your order shows a later delivery date, that is normal. Keep your confirmation email handy and follow progress through your account.
Matchday in Stuttgart has its own rhythm. Supporters gather in Bad Cannstatt and around the NeckarPark before walking in together, and the area has plenty of food stalls and bars for a pre-match hour. Many visitors combine the trip with the Christmas market in the city centre either side of the match.
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Stuttgart Airport sits around 25 minutes from the centre by S-Bahn, with routes across Europe, and Frankfurt is under 90 minutes away by fast train for long-haul arrivals. Mobile tickets and e-tickets are the simplest choice for international buyers, since they arrive digitally wherever you are. Paper tickets can be sent to a hotel where the listing allows it, so confirm the address and timing before ordering.
Bundesliga kick-off times are confirmed by the league a few weeks ahead rather than when the fixture list is published, so treat the listed time as provisional and book flexible flights and hotels where possible. Visitors from the Gulf should note that a 16:30 kick-off in Germany equals 19:30 in the UAE, and that a shift to the Friday evening or Sunday is possible. Groups should filter for seats together from the start and confirm in the listing notes that they are guaranteed side by side.
Most visitors stay near the main station or in the centre, both a short S-Bahn ride from the ground. December weekends are busy because of the Christmas market, which runs in the streets around the Schlossplatz, so book accommodation before tickets if your dates are fixed. Union supporters travel down from Berlin by train and coach in large numbers, and neutral buyers sharing those routes should keep club colours out of sight around the home areas.
The clubs have met in the Bundesliga at this ground six times, starting in December 2020 when Union arrived for a 2-2 draw in an empty stadium during the pandemic. A second draw followed in October 2021 in front of a reduced crowd, before Union won 1-0 in October 2022 in the first meeting at full capacity.
Stuttgart have since put that right, winning 2-0 in March 2024 and edging a 3-2 win in December 2024, the closest thing this fixture has produced to a classic. The most recent meeting, in January 2026, finished 1-1. Six matches have produced three draws, which tells you how evenly the two sides have matched up here.
What gives the fixture its shape is the contrast in approach. Stuttgart build from possession and attacking full-backs, while Union have made a reputation out of defensive structure and set pieces. That clash of styles explains the tight scorelines, and it is why the home crowd rarely relaxes until late on.
Union's rise gives the fixture context that goes beyond the results. They reached the Bundesliga in 2019, finished fourth in 2022/23 and played in the Champions League the following season, all while keeping a small ground and a members' culture that is unusual at this level. Meetings with an established club like Stuttgart are still, in a sense, a measure of how far they have come.
All Bundesliga meetings at the MHPArena with Stuttgart as hosts, from December 2020 to January 2026.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| Stuttgart wins | 2 |
| Union Berlin wins | 1 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Stuttgart goals | 9 |
| Union Berlin goals | 7 |
| Biggest Stuttgart win | 2-0 |
| Biggest Union Berlin win | 0-1 |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 18 Jan 2026 |
Half of the meetings here have ended level, and only one has been settled by more than a single goal. For buyers, that is a fixture that tends to stay alive into the closing stages rather than drifting away.
The pattern also reflects two sides that know each other well now. Six league meetings in Stuttgart have produced 16 goals between them, an average of just under three a game, so tight does not mean dull. Two of the six have finished with a clean sheet for one side.
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced against club match records and published match reports.
Each Bundesliga meeting at the MHPArena, newest first, with Stuttgart's score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2026 | 1-1 |
| 06 Dec 2024 | 3-2 |
| 08 Mar 2024 | 2-0 |
| 09 Oct 2022 | 0-1 |
| 24 Oct 2021 | 1-1 |
| 15 Dec 2020 | 2-2 |
Results verified against club match records and published match reports. Stuttgart played in the 2. Bundesliga in 2019/20, the season Union reached the top flight, so the sides first met here in December 2020.
Buy early for the last home game before the winter break, since the lower-priced blocks clear first and the date draws local demand.
Visiting supporters use the Untertürkheimer Kurve with a separate entrance route, and Union colours should not be worn in the home areas.
Yes, the home end is a large standing terrace for domestic matches, so expect supporters there to stand for the full 90 minutes.
Take the S-Bahn to Neckarpark or the Stadtbahn to the stadium stop, both of which take around 15 minutes from the main station.
Yes, international buyers can order online, with digital delivery the easiest choice for anyone flying into Stuttgart or Frankfurt.
Sources: VfB Stuttgart official club and ticketing information, 1. FC Union Berlin club information, Bundesliga fixture data, MHPArena published stadium data, fussballdaten.de and ESPN match records.