Buy Union Berlin vs Mainz 05 tickets for the 2026/27 Season. The Bundesliga fixture at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei is scheduled for Saturday 3 April 2027, with kick-off currently listed at 15:30 local time. The DFL confirms final kick-off slots a few weeks ahead, so the time can still move. The setting will not: a 22,012-capacity ground in the woods of Köpenick, where around four in every five fans stand.
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Mainz have never won a Bundesliga match here. Union have taken five wins and two draws from seven home meetings, scoring 18 goals and conceding seven. The last visit in January 2026 ended 2-2 after Union came back from two goals down. If you plan to follow the hosts more than once this season, our Union Berlin listings gather every home and away date in one place.
This season also carries a sense of occasion. Union plan to demolish and rebuild the Alte Försterei, with a move to the Olympiastadion expected around the end of 2027, so spring 2027 is one of the last chances to see a Bundesliga match in the ground as it stands today.
Supply is the starting point. Season ticket holders take around 11,000 places before any single-match sale. Just over 5,000 more go to members through a lottery. With an away allocation of around 2,200, very little is left for anyone without a membership.
The last two visits from Mainz both sold out, with 22,012 inside for the 4-1 win in August 2023 and again for the 2-2 draw in January 2026. Fans who follow Mainz 05 face a trip of roughly 600 kilometres from the Rhine to Berlin. Their block in the corner of the ground tends to fill.
The stadium's future adds urgency. Union confirmed in September 2026 that demolition is now planned for winter 2027, with the club moving to the Olympiastadion while the new ground is built and returning for 2029/30. Fans who want to experience the old terraces before they go are already planning their visits.
Union's rise has widened their appeal. The club reached the Bundesliga for the first time in 2019 and played in the Champions League in 2023/24, staging those European nights at the Olympiastadion. That journey from the second tier to Europe has drawn new fans from across Germany and abroad, many of whom now want a ticket for a league match in Köpenick.
Then there is the atmosphere itself. The Alte Försterei is known across Europe for its standing terraces, its supporter culture and traditions such as the annual Christmas carol singing, which draws close to 30,000 people. That reputation brings visitors from the UK, Scandinavia and beyond who want a different kind of Bundesliga matchday.
In practice, not through the club. Union sell tickets around three to four weeks before each match, but season ticket holders and members take almost the entire allocation. Members enter a lottery for their share. Membership itself costs around €120 a year, which makes little sense for a single visit.
Any tickets left after the member phase are rare for a Bundesliga match; they disappear quickly. Buyers abroad also face German-language ticketing pages and sales windows that open only a few weeks before the date.
The system reflects how Union see themselves. This is a members' club with a strong say for its supporters. It has long prioritised regulars over one-off visitors. That is good news for loyal fans but makes the marketplace the realistic route for anyone travelling in for a single match.
The marketplace gives you a different route. Season ticket holders and members who cannot attend list their places. Listings show the sector, whether the ticket is standing or seated and the delivery method before you pay, so you can buy without joining a membership scheme or entering a lottery.
Buying through a verified marketplace also protects you from the riskier corners of resale. Tickets offered through social media posts or outside the ground carry no guarantee that the barcode works or that the place exists. A listing here shows the section before you pay. If something goes wrong, the order is covered.
Listings tend to arrive in waves: a first batch around the member sale, another once the DFL fixes the kick-off time, then a late group from holders whose plans change in the final week. Watching all three windows gives you the widest choice.
Five things shape price for this fixture. Ticket type comes first: seats are scarce here, with only around 3,600 in the whole ground, so a seated ticket costs far more than a place on the terraces. Demand comes next, shaped by how both sides are performing by spring 2027.
Timing plays its part, as prices often move once the kick-off slot is fixed. Competition context matters too: a Bundesliga fixture in April can carry survival or European stakes. Finally, hospitality sets its own market, with the small number of business places priced well above general admission.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing terrace | £45 – £80 | Fans who want the full atmosphere | Around 80% of the ground is standing; these are the most common listings |
| Standing, behind the goal | £50 – £85 | Fans who want to be with the core support | Close to the organised home support; expect noise all match |
| Seat, main stand outer blocks | £70 – £120 | First-time visitors who want a seat | Sector 1 is the only seated part of the ground |
| Seat, main stand central | £90 – £150+ | Couples and small groups | Upper central rows give a clear view of the whole pitch |
| Business / VIP | £180 – £350+ | Special occasions and client entertaining | Main stand seats with hospitality access |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The ground is built around steep standing terraces on three sides, with the main stand, Sector 1, the only part fitted with seats. The organised home support gathers behind one goal in Sector 2, while away fans are housed in a corner block. Everyone is close to the pitch, so the choice is mostly between standing and sitting.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector 2 (home terrace behind the goal) | Fans who want noise and flags | Lower | Home of the Union ultras; expect to sing and stand for 90 minutes |
| Long-side terrace | First-time visitors who want to stand | Lower | Standing along the touchline with a side-on view |
| Other home terrace | Groups on a tighter budget | Lower | Standing behind the other goal, close to the pitch |
| Main stand (Sector 1), outer blocks | Buyers who want a seat | Mid | The only seated sector in the ground |
| Main stand, upper central rows | Neutrals and families | Mid to premium | The strongest overall view of the pitch |
| Away block (corner, Sector 5) | Mainz supporters only | Lower | Block Z, reached along the riverside path; Mainz shirts and scarves belong here and nowhere else in the ground |
Neutral buyers who want to stand should pick the long-side terrace; those who want a seat should look at the main stand. Wearing Mainz colours on a home terrace is a quick way to attract stewards. Sector 2 is also no place for anyone who wants a quiet afternoon.
The ground itself has deep roots. Football has been played at the Alte Försterei since 1920. Thousands of supporters also volunteered to help rebuild the terraces in 2008 and 2009, a story that still shapes the club's identity. Standing on those terraces is a big part of why visitors make the trip.
Standing here is part of the appeal. The terraces are steep and close to the touchline, so even a place near the back feels connected to the game. If you have never stood at a German ground before, arrive early to find a good spot, as places on the terraces are not numbered.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seats | Couples and solo fans upgrading | Central main stand seats with lounge access |
| Hospitality packages | Small groups and client entertaining | Food and drink before the match plus a seat in the main stand |
| Premium main stand seats | Fans wanting comfort without full hospitality | The strongest views in the only seated sector |
| Group packages | Companies hosting guests | Blocks of business seats booked together for a team or client outing |
Away supporters have their own arrival routine. The guest block is reached only along the riverside Wuhlewanderweg path. Security searches are applied firmly even if fans are running late, so Mainz supporters should allow plenty of time. Large bags are not permitted in the away section.
Hospitality at the Alte Försterei is small in scale. With only around 3,600 seats in the ground, business places are limited. Packages for a sell-out Bundesliga match are often committed early. If you want the extras, buy as soon as listings appear.
Seated tickets in the main stand are worth considering for families or anyone who prefers a fixed spot. They are fewer in number and priced higher, but they guarantee a clear view without the need to arrive early to claim space on a terrace.
For most visitors, though, the real attraction is the terrace. A standing ticket and a bratwurst outside before kick-off is the classic Union experience. Hospitality makes most sense for buyers who need a seat and want a fixed base inside the ground for the whole afternoon.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | The email address and app the seller will use, plus when the transfer will arrive |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the ticket displays clearly on your phone or prints cleanly |
| Paper ticket by courier | A delivery address you can reach in the days before the match |
| Collection in Berlin | The exact pick-up point, opening hours and the ID you need to bring |
Read the listing notes before you buy, because they spell out the delivery method and any restrictions. Bring valid photo ID on the day, as stewards can ask for it. Charge your phone fully if you are using a mobile ticket; a flat battery at the gate is an entirely avoidable problem.
Do not panic if your tickets have not arrived a week out. Sellers often transfer tickets in the final days before kick-off, once the club releases them for that match. Your order page shows the expected delivery window; if that window passes, support can step in.
Arrive early if you have a standing ticket. Terrace places are not numbered, so the prime spots on the long side and behind the goal go to fans who are inside first. The stadium opens two hours before kick-off, which leaves time for a drink and a bratwurst before the teams come out.
Allow time for the walk. The route from Köpenick station leads through the woods to the ground; on a matchday it fills with fans heading the same way. Many visitors stop for a drink in Köpenick's old town first; pubs such as the Kilkenny Irish Pub and Murphy's are close to the station.
Travel light. Backpacks and larger bags are not allowed for away fans and space to store them is limited, so belt bags and small handbags are the safe choice. The stadium opens two hours before Bundesliga matches.
Getting there is simple. From Berlin Hauptbahnhof, take the S3 towards Erkner to Köpenick, then walk around 15 minutes through the woods to the ground. Away fans are advised to use Spindlersfeld station, about 20 minutes on foot, while trams 60 and 67 stop at Alte Försterei. Parking near the stadium is limited, so public transport is the sensible choice.
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Paying less here is about choosing the right ticket type rather than chasing the lowest number on the screen. The terraces offer the real Union experience, so a standing place usually offers a strong balance of price and atmosphere.
Berlin is easy to reach from abroad. BER airport serves routes across Europe and beyond. The S-Bahn connects it to the city, with tram links from nearby Schöneweide towards the ground. Mobile and PDF delivery suit overseas buyers well, because there is no courier to wait for at a hotel.
Spring is a good time to visit. Early April usually brings milder weather, while Berlin's museums, galleries and food scene make an easy weekend around a Saturday afternoon match. Book accommodation early if you want to stay near the river or in the east of the city, close to Köpenick.
If you are travelling as a group, ask for places together before you pay rather than hoping for adjacent listings later. Remember that the 3 April date and 15:30 kick-off can still move, so book refundable travel or leave a day either side.
Watching the clock from the Gulf? The match falls just after Europe moves its clocks forward on 28 March 2027, so a 15:30 kick-off in Berlin is 14:30 in London and 17:30 in Dubai. Fans planning a trip to the Rhineland later in the season can also look at the reverse match, with Mainz 05 vs Union Berlin listings live on the same marketplace.
The rebuild will change the experience for good. Plans approved by the city allow for a capacity of around 34,500, with a longer-term aim of about 40,000, which means more seats and more facilities in future. For fans who want to see the Alte Försterei in its current form, spring 2027 is one of the final opportunities.
Prices on 1BoxOffice are shown in pounds sterling by default, which makes it easy for UK buyers to compare listings, while visitors from elsewhere can budget with a simple conversion. Staying in central Berlin keeps you a single S-Bahn ride from Köpenick. The old town around Köpenick itself is worth a wander before kick-off.
This is a fixture of the modern Bundesliga era: Union reached the top flight for the first time in 2019, with Mainz their opponents every season since. The first meeting in Köpenick came in May 2020, a 1-1 draw played behind closed doors after the restart. Union's first home win followed in October 2020, a 4-0 in front of a reduced crowd of 4,400.
Since then the Alte Försterei has been a difficult place for Mainz. Union won five home meetings in a row between October 2020 and January 2025, including a 2-1 win in February 2023 that briefly took them top of the Bundesliga. Mainz came closest to breaking the run in January 2026, leading 2-0 early in the second half before Union fought back to draw 2-2 on a frozen pitch.
Crowds have grown with the fixture. The first two home meetings were played behind closed doors or in front of restricted numbers, while every meeting since February 2023 has drawn more than 21,000, with three sell-outs of 22,012. The next visit, in one of the last seasons before the rebuild, should be no different.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how strongly it has favoured the hosts. Mainz have yet to win a Bundesliga match at the Alte Försterei. Union have also scored at least once in every home meeting. For a buyer, that means a lively afternoon with the home crowd fully behind their side, at a price well below the visits of Bayern or Dortmund.
The figures below cover every Bundesliga meeting at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei with Union Berlin as hosts, from 2019/20 to the present.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 7 |
| Union Berlin wins | 5 |
| Mainz 05 wins | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Union Berlin goals | 18 |
| Mainz 05 goals | 7 |
| Biggest Union Berlin win | 4-0 (2 October 2020) |
| Biggest Mainz 05 win | None to date |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 27 May 2020 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 10 January 2026 |
Across all 14 Bundesliga meetings, home and away, Union have won eight, drawn five and lost just once, a 1-0 defeat in Mainz in February 2021. Their home record in the fixture is even stronger: Union have averaged more than two and a half goals per home game against Mainz.
Source: calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced across the DFB data centre, Bundesliga.com, fussballdaten.de, worldfootball.net and club match reports.
All results are shown with Union Berlin's score first. The 2019/20 meeting was played without spectators; the 2020/21 and 2021/22 meetings were played in front of reduced crowds.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2026 | 2-2 |
| 19 Jan 2025 | 2-1 |
| 20 Aug 2023 | 4-1 |
| 04 Feb 2023 | 2-1 |
| 26 Feb 2022 | 3-1 |
| 02 Oct 2020 | 4-0 |
| 27 May 2020 | 1-1 |
Source: DFB data centre, Bundesliga.com, fussballdaten.de, worldfootball.net and club match reports.
Yes, resale listings let you buy without joining the club or entering its member lottery.
Buying four to eight weeks ahead usually gives the widest choice, while waiting until the final days narrows your options at a ground that sells out.
Visiting supporters are housed in a corner block reached along the riverside path, so Mainz shirts and scarves should stay within that section.
Yes, around four in five places are on the terraces, while the main stand is the only seated part of the ground.
Yes, filter for the number of tickets you need and choose a listing marked as together.
Sources: 1. FC Union Berlin official website and visiting supporter information, 1. FSV Mainz 05 official website, Bundesliga official website, DFB data centre, fussballdaten.de, worldfootball.net and Sport1.