Buy Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Bundesliga meeting at the Weserstadion scheduled for Saturday 20 February 2027 at 16:30. This is the fixture that opened the Bundesliga in August 1963, and the first goal in the league's history was scored in it. More than six decades later it remains one of the most attractive away days on Dortmund's calendar and one of the hardest tickets in Bremen.
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The Weserstadion holds around 42,000 on the banks of the river Weser, close to the city centre, and a visit from last season's runners-up fills every seat. Werder have not beaten Dortmund at home in the league since December 2014, which only adds to the appetite in the Ostkurve. Anyone planning the trip should start with the Werder Bremen fixture list and commit early.
The Bundesliga confirms exact kick-off times a few weeks ahead of each matchday, so the slot can still move within that weekend. Keep plans flexible and use the rest of this guide to choose a seat, set a budget and plan the trip north.
History is the first reason. Werder and Dortmund met on the opening day of the Bundesliga on 24 August 1963, and Dortmund scored inside the first minute to register the first goal the league ever saw. Werder won that day 3-2, and the fixture has carried a sense of occasion ever since.
The visitors are the second. Borussia Dortmund finished second in 2025/26 and are back in the Champions League, and their travelling support is among the largest in Germany. The away allocation sells out quickly, and many Dortmund fans who miss out look for seats elsewhere in the ground.
Home demand is just as strong. Werder are four-time German champions with a loyal following across the north of the country, and a visit from one of the league's biggest clubs is the kind of game season ticket holders never miss. With the Weserstadion compact by top-flight standards, single-match tickets for this fixture are scarce.
Hospitality sells in the same pattern. The premium seats and lounges in the main stand are often held on season contracts, so single-match inventory against Dortmund is limited and goes early. If a lounge seat matters, secure it first.
Through the club, rarely for a game like this. Season ticket holders account for a large share of the Weserstadion, and the remaining match tickets are usually offered to club members first. High-demand fixtures such as Dortmund's visit often sell through in the member phase, leaving little or nothing for a public sale.
Any resale that runs through a club account depends on season ticket holders and members releasing seats they cannot use, so availability for a fixture of this size is unpredictable and hard to plan around from abroad.
For overseas buyers and non-members, a verified resale marketplace is the dependable route. On 1BoxOffice you can compare stands and prices, see the full cost up front and buy without a German address, a membership number or a club account.
The Dortmund allocation, usually housed in part of the Westkurve, is sold through Dortmund to their own members, so it is not a route in for neutral or home buyers. Dortmund fans who miss out should expect to sit in home areas under neutral rules: no colours and no celebrating away goals.
A final warning. Tickets sold on social media or outside the ground carry no protection, and a ticket already resold through another channel will not scan at the turnstile. Buying through a platform that verifies sellers removes that risk.
Five factors shape resale prices for this fixture. Location comes first, with the central Nordtribüne at the top and the corners at the bottom. Demand is the second, and a Dortmund visit puts this game near the top of Werder's season alongside the Nordderby.
Timing matters too: Bundesliga prices often firm up once the kick-off slot is fixed. The competition context of the 2026/27 Bundesliga, with Dortmund chasing the title and Champions League places, adds weight to every point, and hospitality tier sets the ceiling. Expect resale prices for this game to sit at the upper end of what the Weserstadion sees across the season.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners and upper rows | £90 – £150 | First-time visitors and budget-conscious groups | A full view of the pitch and the Ostkurve |
| Longside standard | £120 – £190 | Fans who want a side-on view | Wider seats on the Nordtribüne and Südtribüne |
| Lower tier, central | £150 – £240+ | Buyers who want to be close to the action | Lower central seats between the penalty areas |
| Premium seating | £200 – £320+ | Couples and small groups after the prime view | Central seats on the Nordtribüne |
| Hospitality and VIP | £350 – £800+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounges and boxes in the main stand; range depends on the package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The Weserstadion has stood on the river since 1909 and was rebuilt between 2008 and 2011 into a modern four-sided ground, famous for the solar panels that cover its facade and roof. The Nordtribüne is the main stand with the premium and hospitality areas, the Südtribüne faces it, the Ostkurve is the home end and the Westkurve completes the bowl. For block-by-block detail, the Weserstadion seating plan covers every stand.
The stands sit close to the pitch, so sightlines are good from almost every seat and the choice is more about atmosphere and price than view. For other fixtures at the ground this season, the Weserstadion tickets listings show what is available.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordtribüne, central | Buyers who want the premium view | Premium | The main stand with the hospitality areas and the clearest tactical view |
| Südtribüne, central | A side-on view facing the main stand | Mid to high | Balanced view of play with the Ostkurve to one side |
| Longside upper rows | Groups watching shape and tactics | Mid-range | Elevated seats with the full pitch in view |
| Ostkurve | Committed home fans | Rarely available | The home end, held largely by season ticket holders |
| Westkurve home sections | Better-value seats behind the goal | Lower to mid | Shares the stand with the away fans; wear neutral colours |
| Away section, Westkurve | Borussia Dortmund supporters only | Allocation only | Sold through Dortmund; home and neutral buyers should sit elsewhere |
Neutral buyers are best placed on the Nordtribüne or the Südtribüne, away from both curves. On a February afternoon the river wind can be sharp, so dress warmly whichever stand you choose.
The atmosphere builds well before kick-off. The Ostkurve is the heart of the Werder support, and a full away end at the opposite end makes this one of the louder afternoons of the season. Seats on the long sides near the halfway line give a good balance between watching the game and taking in both ends.
Werder's hospitality is concentrated in the Nordtribüne, the main stand, where the premium seats and lounges sit alongside private boxes. Packages typically combine a padded seat with catering before the match and at half-time, and the larger options suit groups and business guests.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seat | Couples and small groups marking an occasion | A padded central seat with lounge access and catering |
| Premium lounge | Business guests and returning visitors | A fuller dining offer and central seats in the main stand |
| Shared box | Friends travelling together | A semi-private setting with food and drink |
| Private box | Corporate hosts and larger groups | A private space with catering and a direct view of the pitch |
Inclusions vary by package, so read each listing for catering details and arrival times. Box availability for single matches is limited, and a Dortmund visit is among the first games to sell out.
Resale listings state the delivery method before you pay. Bundesliga tickets are usually digital or print-at-home, and delivery timing depends on the seller and release dates, so arrival in the final week is normal.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | That it opens in the right app or wallet and your phone is fully charged |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the seat details match your order and the barcode is clear |
| Exchange transfer | That the ticket has been transferred into your name or account for this match |
| Local collection | The meeting point, time and contact details supplied with your order |
Read the listing notes, carry valid photo ID in case you are asked for it and charge your phone for mobile entry. The Weserstadion is one of the most central grounds in the Bundesliga: trams run from Bremen Hauptbahnhof, and many fans simply walk along the river from the city centre.
The riverside walk is part of the day. The route along the Weser from the old town takes in the Ostertor district, with plenty of bars and cafés on the way. Arrive at least 45 minutes before kick-off, as the crowd and the security queues build quickly for a sold-out game.
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Bremen Airport is close to the city and linked to the centre by tram, while Hamburg Airport offers more international routes and a rail connection to Bremen in around an hour. Mobile and e-ticket listings suit overseas buyers because nothing needs to be posted abroad, and digital delivery means tickets reach you wherever you are staying.
Groups should filter for listings that keep seats together and confirm the arrangement before paying. The bigger risk is the date. The Bundesliga sets exact slots a few weeks out, and Dortmund's Champions League commitments can shift the weekend fixture, so book flexible travel and refundable rooms where you can.
Few fixtures in German football have a better claim to history. The Bundesliga's first ever matchday in August 1963 brought Dortmund to the Weserstadion, and the opening goal of the new league was scored there before Werder came back to win 3-2. Through the following decades the hosts dominated at home, and in December 1984 they won 6-0, still the widest margin in the fixture at this ground.
The balance has shifted in the modern era. Dortmund won 5-0 in Bremen in January 2013 and 5-1 a year later, and since Werder's 2-1 win in December 2014 the visitors have taken seven wins and three draws from ten Bundesliga trips to the Weserstadion. The most recent meeting, in May 2026, ended in a 2-0 Dortmund win.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how the record has flipped. Werder won 31 of the 57 Bundesliga meetings here, yet 29 of those came before 2010, and February is another chance for the hosts to end a home wait that stretches back more than a decade.
The split by decade shows how complete the early dominance was. Werder won all six home meetings in the 1960s and all nine in the 1980s, the decade of Otto Rehhagel's title-winning sides, and lost only once here in the 1970s. Before 2010 the hosts won 29, drew seven and lost six, scoring 97 goals to 50. Since 2010 the picture is reversed: two Werder wins, three draws and ten Dortmund wins, with the visitors outscoring their hosts 31 to 12. Werder have kept 16 clean sheets in this fixture at the Weserstadion against eight for Dortmund, but since 2012 the only one was the 0-0 draw in August 2024. For anyone deciding whether this is a home-win ticket or an away-win ticket, the long record and the recent record point in opposite directions, which is a large part of why the fixture still draws a full house.
The last ten meetings at the Weserstadion tell the recent story in detail. Dortmund have scored 18 goals to Werder's seven across that run, and all seven of their wins came by one or two goals, so most of these games stayed live into the closing stages. The 2-2 draw in May 2019 and the 1-1 in April 2018 came in the run-in, when both sides had something to play for. The only goalless meeting in 57 Bundesliga games here came in August 2024, which says plenty about how open this fixture tends to be: 34 of the 57 have seen both teams score. There was no meeting in Bremen in 2021/22, when Werder spent a season in the 2. Bundesliga before returning at the first attempt.
The reverse fixture in Dortmund on 9 October 2026 comes four months earlier, so by February both clubs will know exactly where the points matter. For travelling supporters, that first meeting is a useful guide to form before committing to a weekend in Bremen.
The figures below cover every Bundesliga meeting at the Weserstadion with Werder Bremen as hosts, from the league's opening day in 1963 to May 2026. Cup ties are excluded. Werder's overall edge of 31 wins to 16 still looks commanding on paper, but the goal difference of 109 to 81 has narrowed steadily since 2010, and the table makes clear how much of the home side's record was built in an earlier era.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 57 |
| Werder Bremen wins | 31 |
| Borussia Dortmund wins | 16 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Werder Bremen goals | 109 |
| Borussia Dortmund goals | 81 |
| Biggest Werder Bremen win | 6-0 (7 December 1984) |
| Biggest Borussia Dortmund win | 5-0 (19 January 2013) |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 24 August 1963 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 16 May 2026 |
Figures are calculated from the results below, cross-referenced against Transfermarkt, Football-Data season records and RSSSF Bundesliga records.
All 57 Bundesliga meetings at the Weserstadion with Werder Bremen as hosts, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 31 Aug 2024 | Werder Bremen 0-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 9 Mar 2024 | Werder Bremen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 11 Feb 2023 | Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 15 Dec 2020 | Werder Bremen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 22 Feb 2020 | Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 4 May 2019 | Werder Bremen 2-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 29 Apr 2018 | Werder Bremen 1-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 21 Jan 2017 | Werder Bremen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 31 Oct 2015 | Werder Bremen 1-3 Borussia Dortmund |
| 20 Dec 2014 | Werder Bremen 2-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 8 Feb 2014 | Werder Bremen 1-5 Borussia Dortmund |
| 19 Jan 2013 | Werder Bremen 0-5 Borussia Dortmund |
| 14 Oct 2011 | Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 7 May 2011 | Werder Bremen 2-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 8 Nov 2009 | Werder Bremen 1-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 18 Oct 2008 | Werder Bremen 3-3 Borussia Dortmund |
| 1 Mar 2008 | Werder Bremen 2-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 10 Nov 2006 | Werder Bremen 1-3 Borussia Dortmund |
| 17 Sep 2005 | Werder Bremen 3-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Werder Bremen 2-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Werder Bremen 2-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Werder Bremen 1-4 Borussia Dortmund |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Werder Bremen 1-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 9 Sep 2000 | Werder Bremen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 26 Mar 2000 | Werder Bremen 3-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 6 Nov 1998 | Werder Bremen 1-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 20 Sep 1997 | Werder Bremen 2-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 23 Nov 1996 | Werder Bremen 0-4 Borussia Dortmund |
| 14 Oct 1995 | Werder Bremen 2-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 7 May 1995 | Werder Bremen 3-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 8 Oct 1993 | Werder Bremen 4-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 9 May 1993 | Werder Bremen 1-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 6 Dec 1991 | Werder Bremen 0-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 15 Sep 1990 | Werder Bremen 1-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 12 Aug 1989 | Werder Bremen 2-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 29 Nov 1988 | Werder Bremen 2-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 11 Sep 1987 | Werder Bremen 4-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 6 Jun 1987 | Werder Bremen 5-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 26 Oct 1985 | Werder Bremen 4-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 7 Dec 1984 | Werder Bremen 6-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 14 Oct 1983 | Werder Bremen 2-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 18 Mar 1983 | Werder Bremen 4-2 Borussia Dortmund |
| 24 Oct 1981 | Werder Bremen 2-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 28 Aug 1979 | Werder Bremen 2-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 27 Mar 1979 | Werder Bremen 4-4 Borussia Dortmund |
| 25 Feb 1978 | Werder Bremen 3-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 18 Mar 1977 | Werder Bremen 3-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 26 Feb 1972 | Werder Bremen 3-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 13 Mar 1971 | Werder Bremen 3-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 21 Mar 1970 | Werder Bremen 1-3 Borussia Dortmund |
| 26 Apr 1969 | Werder Bremen 2-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 11 May 1968 | Werder Bremen 2-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 4 Mar 1967 | Werder Bremen 2-1 Borussia Dortmund |
| 14 May 1966 | Werder Bremen 1-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 8 May 1965 | Werder Bremen 3-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| 24 Aug 1963 | Werder Bremen 3-2 Borussia Dortmund |
Every result is verified against at least two independent sources, including Transfermarkt, Football-Data season records and RSSSF Bundesliga records.
The match is scheduled for Saturday 20 February 2027 at 16:30. The Bundesliga can still move it within that weekend once the final slots are set.
Visiting supporters are usually housed in part of the Westkurve, opposite the home end. The allocation is sold through Dortmund, so neutral buyers should choose the long sides.
Yes, the stadium sits on the river close to the centre and many fans walk along the Weser. Trams from the main station are the quicker option in bad weather.
Werder's most recent home Bundesliga win over Dortmund was a 2-1 in December 2014. Dortmund have been unbeaten in their ten league visits since.
Yes, many listings keep pairs and small groups together and say so in the notes. Larger groups usually find more consecutive seats in the upper rows than in the central lower blocks.
Sources: Bundesliga official fixture information and history coverage (bundesliga.com), SV Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund, Transfermarkt head-to-head records, Football-Data season records and RSSSF Bundesliga records.