Olympiastadion Berlin is one of the great stadiums of the world, a 74,475-capacity arena in the west of the German capital that is the home of Hertha BSC and the annual host of the German Cup final. Demand for Olympiastadion Berlin tickets is driven by that showpiece status, from the DFB-Pokal final that fills the ground every year to the Hertha matches, the athletics meetings and the major concerts, along with the pull of a stadium that has staged the World Cup final, the European Championship final and the Olympic Games. Hertha themselves play in the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier, for the 2026-27 season, but the venue remains a stage for the biggest occasions in the game. 1BoxOffice is a verified secondary marketplace established in 2006, with seat-level detail at checkout and a 150% money-back guarantee if a ticket fails to grant entry on matchday.
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This guide is written for the supporter making the trip, not the browser. It covers the U-Bahn and S-Bahn out to the ground, how the great oval bowl and its running track are arranged, where visiting supporters sit, the bag rules and the entry process, the food and nightlife of Berlin, and the story of a stadium at the heart of the history of the game. By the end you should know how a matchday at the Olympiastadion runs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Olympiastadion Berlin |
| Location | Westend, Berlin, Germany |
| Capacity | 74,475 |
| Opened | 1 August 1936 |
| Surface | Natural grass with an athletics track |
| Home Club | Hertha BSC |
| Home End | The Ostkurve, the east curve |
| Annual Event | The DFB-Pokal, the German Cup final |
| Famous For | The 2006 World Cup final and the 2024 European Championship final |
| Nearest Station | Olympia-Stadion on the U2 and Olympiastadion on the S3 and S9 |
Olympiastadion Berlin sits in the Westend area in the west of the city, a little way out from the centre but superbly connected by Berlin's public transport, so reaching it is quick and simple. The great advantage of the ground is that both the U-Bahn and the S-Bahn run directly to it, with stations right by the stadium, so almost everyone arrives by train. Berlin is one of the best-connected cities in Europe, and the journey out to the ground from the centre takes only around twenty minutes.
The U-Bahn U2 line runs to the Olympia-Stadion station, and the S-Bahn S3 and S9 lines to the Olympiastadion station, both right by the ground and a short walk from the entrances, so either is an easy way in. The trains run frequently from the centre of Berlin and connect the stadium to the whole city network, so simply take the U-Bahn or S-Bahn out to the ground and follow the crowd from the station. The two lines spread the arriving supporters across the site.
Berlin's main railway station, the Hauptbahnhof, connects the city to the German and European networks, and it is linked to the stadium by the S-Bahn in around twenty minutes. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is connected to the city by rail, from where the S-Bahn out to the ground is straightforward. The strong transport links make the stadium very accessible for overseas visitors, with the U-Bahn and S-Bahn the simplest way from anywhere in the city.
From the U-Bahn or S-Bahn stations the ground is a short walk through the surrounding parkland and the historic sports complex, part of the experience of arriving at the Olympiastadion. Buses also serve the area, though the trains are the main way in. The setting, in a green district with the bell tower and the Maifeld nearby, gives the approach a grand and spacious feel unusual for a big-city ground.
Driving to the ground is possible, as there is parking around the stadium and the surrounding sports complex, more than at many inner-city grounds, though it fills for a big event and the roads get busy. With the U-Bahn and S-Bahn running right to the stadium and Berlin's excellent public transport, the train is usually easier than driving, and the venue encourages supporters to travel by rail for major events. Drivers should arrive early and be ready for a slow exit after a sell-out.
Parking at Olympiastadion Berlin is more plentiful than at many grounds, with car parks around the stadium and the wider Olympic sports complex, but the spaces fill for a big event such as the DFB-Pokal final or a major concert, and the roads around the site get busy before and after. With the U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations right by the ground and Berlin's public transport so good, the train is usually the easier choice, and the venue recommends arriving by rail for the biggest events. Drivers coming from outside the city are best using the car parks in good time or a park-and-ride on the network and completing the journey by train.
Olympiastadion Berlin is a vast oval bowl with a running track around the pitch, so it is an athletics stadium as well as a football ground, which means the seats are set a little further back from the play than at a football-specific arena. The 2000 to 2004 renovation lowered the pitch and added the distinctive roof that covers the seats, improving the atmosphere and the shelter. The ground has the Ostkurve behind one goal as the home end, the Marathon Gate opening at the west end where the Olympic cauldron stands, and the long tribunes along the sides, all part of a listed historic structure.
The Ostkurve, the east curve behind one goal, is the home of Hertha BSC's most vocal support, the loudest part of the ground where the flags, the banners and the singing come from in the blue and white of the club. This is the section to target for the fullest atmosphere at a Hertha match, in the German tradition of the curve, though the running track sets it back from the goal. The passionate Hertha support fills the Ostkurve and gives the huge ground its noise on a matchday.
The long tribunes along the sides hold the premium and hospitality seating, the media positions and the best central views along the pitch, with the main tribune the most sheltered and comfortable part of the ground. The west end opens at the Marathon Gate, where the Olympic bell and cauldron stand and the bell tower rises beyond, one of the iconic sights of the stadium. The central rows of the main tribune give the best overall view of a match or an event in the great bowl.
For Hertha matches away supporters are given a designated section, usually a part of one curve or a corner, and for the DFB-Pokal final and other events the ground is divided between the two sets of supporters or sold as a neutral crowd, with the arrangement set for each occasion, so check the details for your specific fixture. As a modern, renovated ground the stadium has strong accessibility provision, including positions for wheelchair users with companion spaces and step-free access, though supporters with access requirements should contact the venue before the match. The table below matches a section to what you want from the day.
| Priority | Recommended Sections |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere | The Ostkurve, the home curve |
| Tactical overview | Main tribune, central rows |
| Shelter and comfort | Main tribune under the roof |
| Iconic view | The west end by the Marathon Gate |
| Budget-friendly | Upper rows and the corners |
| Visiting fans | Designated section (confirm per fixture) |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-user bays with companion spaces (request at purchase) |
Berlin has a continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters that can bring frost and snow, so the weather at a match varies sharply across the season. The roof added in the renovation covers the seats and keeps most of the crowd dry, a real improvement on the old open bowl, though as a large stadium the open ends and corners are more exposed to the wind and rain. For an autumn or winter fixture a warm and waterproof layer is sensible, while the DFB-Pokal final and the summer events, usually held in the warmer months, are more comfortable under the covered stands.
Like other major grounds, Olympiastadion Berlin runs a firm bag policy with searches on entry, so the sensible approach is to travel light. Large bags and rucksacks are best left at your accommodation, since oversized bags are refused and there is no guarantee of a bag store. Standard prohibited items apply, including bottles, cans, outside alcohol, pyrotechnics and flares, and any object judged dangerous. The concourses take card and contactless payment. Check the club's or the event's matchday guidance for the current bag size limit before you travel, and arrive early to clear the search on a busy day at a very large ground.
The area around the Olympiastadion is a green, historic sports district rather than a nightlife quarter, so the fuller choice of food and drink is in the centre and the western districts of Berlin, all a short train ride away. Berlin is one of the great cities of Europe for food, drink and nightlife, so the matchday can be built around the wider city.
Berlin has an extraordinary food and drink scene, from the traditional currywurst and the beer halls to a huge range of international restaurants and one of the most famous nightlife scenes in the world, spread across the districts of the city. The area around the Ku'damm in the west is close to the ground, while the centre and the eastern districts offer the fuller choice. A meal and a drink in the city before the train out to the ground is the natural approach to a matchday in Berlin.
Out at the stadium the surroundings are more about the historic Olympic complex, the bell tower and the parkland than bars, though there are food and drink outlets around the ground on matchday and for the bigger events. Because the ground is out in the Westend, most supporters gather in the city and travel out by train. The green, spacious setting is worth arriving early for, to see the bell tower and the Maifeld.
Inside the arena the concourses serve German matchday fare of sausages, pretzels, chips and beer, with card and contactless payment throughout, at the standard expected of a modern, renovated ground. For a fuller meal, eat in the centre or the western districts of Berlin beforehand, where the choice is vast, then take the U-Bahn or S-Bahn out to the ground. The wider city is the real draw for food and drink.
Hertha BSC and the stadium use digital ticketing, so for most fixtures the ticket sits in your phone wallet or an app and is scanned at the turnstile. Load the ticket, charge your phone and turn the screen brightness up before you reach the entrance, since a saved screenshot can fail to scan when a barcode refreshes. Gates open ahead of kick-off to let the crowd filter in, and with a bag search and a large crowd arriving by U-Bahn and S-Bahn at once, the entrances get busy in the last half hour. Aim to be at the ground in good time rather than joining the final rush, particularly for the DFB-Pokal final or a big event.
Leaving one of the biggest stadiums in Germany means relying mainly on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn, which are built to move very large crowds efficiently.
The U2 U-Bahn from Olympia-Stadion and the S3 and S9 S-Bahn from Olympiastadion carry the crowd back into the city after the match, running frequently to clear a big event. The stations are busy immediately after a sell-out, with crowd management in place, so either move quickly with the first wave or wait for the crush to clear before heading down. The two lines and the frequent service mean the crowd disperses well even after a full house, though allow time to get away from the DFB-Pokal final.
Drivers using the car parks around the ground should expect the roads and the parking to clear slowly when a large crowd leaves at once, so a patient exit is the usual pattern. Following the signed routes away from the complex is the quickest way out, but the U-Bahn and S-Bahn avoid the congestion, which is why many supporters leave the car behind and take the train to a ground so well served by rail. The public transport is the simplest way back to the city.
The natural way to end a matchday is to take the train back into central Berlin for the evening, to the bars, restaurants and nightlife of one of the great cities of Europe. The simplest way to beat any post-match crowd is to let the first wave clear before heading to the station, then enjoy the city, which stays lively long into the night. A night in Berlin is a memorable end to a football trip.
Olympiastadion Berlin opened on 1 August 1936 as the centrepiece of the Berlin Olympic Games, built as a vast stone arena that remains one of the most imposing stadiums in the world. The 1936 Games are remembered above all for the four gold medals won by the American athlete Jesse Owens, whose triumphs are commemorated at the ground, and the stadium survived the Second World War and the division of Berlin to become a protected historic monument. It became the home of Hertha BSC in 1963, and has staged the German Cup final, the DFB-Pokal final, every year since 1985, making it the permanent home of one of the biggest occasions in German football.
Between 2000 and 2004 the stadium was comprehensively renovated for the 2006 World Cup, with the pitch lowered, the interior modernised and a new roof added to cover the seats, while the protected historic structure was carefully preserved. It hosted the final of that World Cup in 2006, the match remembered for the sending-off of Zinedine Zidane as France lost to Italy, and it has gone on to stage many of the biggest occasions in the game, its grand scale and its history making it a natural choice for finals.
The ground hosted the Champions League final in 2015, when Barcelona beat Juventus, and the final of the 2024 European Championship, along with the World Athletics Championships in 2009 and 2023 and the annual ISTAF athletics meeting, one of the leading events on the circuit. Hertha BSC, meanwhile, have moved between the divisions in recent years, and after relegation from the Bundesliga they play in the 2. Bundesliga, aiming to return to the top flight, with the great stadium as their home whatever the division.
The stadium's history, verified by contemporary records, is among the greatest of any ground. Its defining occasions include the 1936 Olympics and Jesse Owens, the 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France, the 2015 Champions League final and the final of the 2024 European Championship, a remarkable run of the biggest matches in the game. The DFB-Pokal final, held here every year, brings the climax of the German season to Berlin, and Hertha's own big nights and the Berlin derby against Union Berlin have filled the ground, giving the Olympiastadion a place at the very heart of football history.
Olympiastadion Berlin is a protected historic monument and a modern, renovated arena, so its future lies in continuing as the home of Hertha BSC, the permanent host of the DFB-Pokal final and one of the leading venues in the world for football finals, athletics and major concerts. There has been long-running discussion about the ground and Hertha's future home, but for now the stadium remains the club's base and the stage for the biggest German and European occasions. Its combination of history, scale and modern facilities means it is likely to keep hosting the greatest events in the game for years to come, whatever division Hertha are playing in.
Following its renovation, Olympiastadion Berlin has strong accessibility provision, including positions for wheelchair users with companion spaces, accessible facilities and step-free access, at a ground brought up to modern standards for the 2006 World Cup. The exact number and location of accessible spaces are not widely published, so supporters with access requirements should contact the club or the venue well before the match to confirm the available seating, arrange any companion ticket and check the route from the U-Bahn or S-Bahn. The excellent rail links, with stations right by the ground, make reaching the stadium more manageable than at many older venues, even for a very large ground.
The fixtures that move Olympiastadion Berlin tickets fastest are the DFB-Pokal final, the single biggest occasion at the ground, held every year and bringing the climax of the German season to Berlin, and the visits of the biggest clubs. The cup final draws the leading German sides, from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund to Borussia Mönchengladbach and the other clubs of the Bundesliga tickets calendar, all chasing the trophy in Berlin. For Hertha BSC, now in the 2. Bundesliga, the standout fixture is the Berlin derby against Union Berlin when the two meet, along with the promotion-race matches. The ground has also staged the biggest European nights, from the 2015 Champions League tickets final to the wider Europa League tickets occasions of German football, along with athletics and major concerts. Secondary-market prices move with demand, so treat any figure as indicative rather than fixed and buy early for the cup final and the marquee events.
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Berlin makes a superb football trip, the capital of Germany and one of the great cities of Europe, famous for its history, its culture and its nightlife, and the Olympiastadion is one of the most storied grounds in the world. Fly into Berlin Brandenburg Airport, linked to the city by rail, or arrive by fast train, then take the U2 U-Bahn or the S3 or S9 S-Bahn out to the ground. Base yourself anywhere central in Berlin, since the transport is excellent, and remember that Hertha BSC currently play in the second tier, so check the fixture and the competition, that the concourses are cashless so a contactless card is essential, and that the DFB-Pokal final and the big events sell out well in advance. Berlin pairs a match with one of the best city breaks in Europe.
With Berlin offering so much to see, many supporters build a longer trip around the match. If you are lining up other fixtures, the football tickets hub, the wider football tournaments calendar and the venues tickets directory show what else is on. In and around Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, the remains of the Berlin Wall and the East Side Gallery, the museums of Museum Island and the city's famous nightlife all reward a matchday trip to the capital.
Olympiastadion Berlin holds 74,475, one of the largest stadiums in Germany. It is a vast oval bowl with an athletics track, opened in 1936 and renovated between 2000 and 2004 with a new roof over the seats. The running track means the seats sit a little further from the pitch than at a football-specific ground, but it is a grand setting for the biggest occasions.
The stadium is the home of Hertha BSC, who play in the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier, for the 2026-27 season after relegation from the Bundesliga. It is also the annual host of the DFB-Pokal, the German Cup final, and a venue for athletics and major concerts, so it stages the biggest occasions in the game as well as Hertha's home matches.
Take the U2 U-Bahn to the Olympia-Stadion station or the S3 or S9 S-Bahn to the Olympiastadion station, both right by the ground and a short walk from the entrances. The trains run frequently from the centre of Berlin and take around twenty minutes. The rail links are excellent, so the U-Bahn or S-Bahn is the easiest way in.
Yes, there are car parks around the stadium and the wider Olympic sports complex, more plentiful than at many grounds, but they fill for a big event such as the cup final or a concert. With the U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations right by the ground, the train is usually easier than driving. Arrive early if you do drive, and expect a slow exit.
The DFB-Pokal is the German Cup, and its final has been held at the Olympiastadion Berlin every year since 1985, making the ground the permanent home of one of the biggest occasions in German football. The final brings the leading German clubs to Berlin at the climax of the season, and it is the single most in-demand event at the stadium.
Travel light, as large bags and rucksacks are refused and there is no guarantee of a bag store. Expect a search at the entrance. Bottles, cans, outside alcohol, pyrotechnics and flares are prohibited. The concourses take card and contactless payment. Check the club's or the event's guidance for the current bag size limit before you travel.
The Ostkurve, the east curve behind one goal, is the home of Hertha BSC's most vocal support, in the blue and white of the club, so target it for the fullest atmosphere at a Hertha match. The running track sets it back from the goal. The main tribune along the side is the most sheltered and best for a clear tactical view of the game.
For Hertha matches away supporters are given a designated section, usually a part of one curve or a corner, and for the DFB-Pokal final and other events the ground is divided between the two sets of supporters or sold as a neutral crowd. The arrangement is set for each occasion, so check the details for your specific fixture and follow the guidance issued with the ticket.
Yes. Following its renovation for the 2006 World Cup the ground has positions for wheelchair users with companion spaces, accessible facilities and step-free access. The exact number of spaces is not widely published, so contact the club or the venue before the match to confirm the seating and arrange it in advance. The rail links right by the ground help with reaching the stadium.
Gates open ahead of kick-off to let the crowd in, typically well over an hour before a match, and earlier for a major event such as the cup final. With a bag search and a large crowd arriving by U-Bahn and S-Bahn at once, the entrances get busy in the last half hour, so aim to arrive in good time. The precise opening time is confirmed with your ticket.
The concourses serve German matchday fare of sausages, pretzels, chips and beer, with card and contactless payment. The area around the ground is a historic sports district rather than a nightlife quarter, so the real draw is central Berlin, one of the great cities of Europe for food and drink, a short train ride away. Eat and drink in the city before travelling out.
The Olympiastadion hosted the 1936 Olympic Games, the 2006 World Cup final, the 2015 Champions League final and the final of the 2024 European Championship, along with the World Athletics Championships in 2009 and 2023. It stages the DFB-Pokal final every year and the annual ISTAF athletics meeting, one of the most remarkable records of any stadium in the world.
Olympiastadion Berlin opened on 1 August 1936 as the centrepiece of the Berlin Olympic Games, remembered for the four gold medals of Jesse Owens. A protected historic monument, it was comprehensively renovated between 2000 and 2004 for the 2006 World Cup, with a new roof and a lowered pitch, while its historic structure was preserved.
Prices depend heavily on the event, from affordable Hertha second-tier matches to the DFB-Pokal final and the major concerts and finals, which are the most in demand. The cup final in particular sells out well in advance. Secondary-market prices move with demand, so treat any figure as indicative rather than a promise, and buy early for the biggest occasions.
The Berlin derby is the meeting of Hertha BSC and Union Berlin, the capital's two big clubs, a fierce and keenly awaited fixture charged with the contrast between the two clubs and their supporters. When the two are in the same division it is one of the standout occasions of the season, filling the Olympiastadion for a match like no other in the city.
Tickets are usually issued digitally, so the barcode sits in your phone wallet or an app and is scanned at the turnstile. Charge your phone, turn up the screen brightness and load the ticket before you arrive. A saved screenshot can fail to scan when a barcode refreshes, so rely on the live ticket in the app.
It is known as one of the great historic stadiums of the world, the home of Hertha BSC and the annual host of the DFB-Pokal final, and the venue for the 1936 Olympics, the 2006 World Cup final and the 2024 European Championship final. Its grand stone architecture, its bell tower and its place in the history of the game make it unmistakable.
The ground is in the green Westend, with the historic Olympic complex, the bell tower and the Maifeld to see around it. Central Berlin, a short train ride away, offers the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the remains of the Berlin Wall, Museum Island and the city's famous nightlife, so there is a huge amount to build a matchday trip around.
Yes. As well as Hertha matches and the DFB-Pokal final, the Olympiastadion hosts the annual ISTAF athletics meeting, one of the leading events on the circuit, has staged the World Athletics Championships twice, and holds major concerts by some of the biggest names in music. It is one of the busiest and most versatile large venues in Germany.
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Sources: Olympiastadion Berlin and Hertha BSC (herthabsc.com) information, BVG and S-Bahn Berlin transport, and Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga, Olympic and stadium reference records. Information was gathered in July 2026 and may change; check sources for the latest details. 1BoxOffice is not affiliated with Hertha BSC or the Olympiastadion Berlin. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.