Allianz Arena

The Allianz Arena in Munich is the home of FC Bayern and one of the most recognizable sports venues in the world. Its inflated, diamond-patterned skin glows red on match nights and can be seen for miles across the plains north of the city. Even if you can't score a match ticket, a stadium tour and the FC Bayern Museum make this a worthwhile half-day trip for football fans and architecture lovers alike, just a short subway ride from downtown Munich.

Why it's special

Designed by the Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, the arena opened in 2005 and quickly became a symbol of modern Munich. The facade is made of 2,784 ETFE plastic cushions, and since 2015 more than 300,000 LEDs let the outer shell light up in almost any color: red for FC Bayern home games, white for Germany's national team. Locals nicknamed it the "Schlauchboot" (rubber dinghy) for its shape.

The stadium holds 75,024 spectators for Bundesliga games and has hosted matches of the 2006 World Cup, Euro 2021 and Euro 2024, plus the Champions League finals of 2012 and 2025. Until 2017, city rival TSV 1860 Munich also played here, when the facade turned blue.

Stadium tours and the FC Bayern Museum

On days without matches or events you can choose between two main options:

• Arena Tour: A guided walk through the players' tunnel, the team locker room and the press conference room. Combined with the museum, plan on 2 to 2.5 hours.
• Arena View: A self-guided visit to a section of the stands with an audio guide, plus museum entry, taking roughly 1.5 to 2 hours.

The FC Bayern Museum traces the club's history since its founding in 1900 with trophies, jerseys and film footage. More than half a million people visited in the 2023/24 season alone.

Tickets and opening hours

Prices as of October 2026:

• Museum only: €12 for adults, €10 reduced, €6 for children aged 6 to 13, free under 6
• Museum + Arena Tour: €25 for adults, €11 for children, €59 for families
• Museum + Arena View: €19 for adults, €11 for children, €47 for families

The museum and tours operate daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with last entry at 5:15 p.m. (5 p.m. for Arena View). They close on December 24, 25, 26 and 31 and on January 1, and special hours apply on match days, when the regular tour is not offered. The ticket desk on site is cashless, so bring a card. Tour slots are limited, so book online, especially in summer.

How to get there

The stadium sits about 6 miles (10 km) north of Marienplatz, right where the A9 and A99 highways meet.

• By subway: Take the U6 line to Fröttmaning, about 16 minutes from the city center, then walk roughly 15 minutes along the elevated esplanade. From Munich Hauptbahnhof (main station), change to the U6 at Marienplatz, Sendlinger Tor or Odeonsplatz. A Deutschlandticket or a regular MVV day ticket covers the ride.
• From Munich Airport: Allow around an hour by S-Bahn and U-Bahn with a change in the city.
• By car: The arena's parking garage has about 9,800 spaces, the largest at any stadium in Europe. On match days, traffic is heavy, so public transit is the smarter choice.

Families, accessibility and is it worth visiting?

Public areas and the museum are wheelchair accessible, and the arena offers a special tour for visitors with disabilities that uses elevators throughout. The standard tour passes some areas that are not fully accessible, so mention any needs when booking. Kids love seeing the trophies and the locker room, and family tickets help keep costs down.

If you follow European football, absolutely: few clubs offer such a polished behind-the-scenes experience. Even casual visitors will enjoy the architecture, especially at dusk when the facade lights up. To see the arena at its best, try to catch a game; tickets are hard to get, but the atmosphere on a red-lit match night is unforgettable.

Nearby

• Fröttmaninger Berg: A grassy former landfill hill next to the stadium with sweeping views over Munich and, on clear days, the Alps.
• Olympic Park and BMW Welt: Easy to combine by subway for a full day of sports and design.
• English Garden: Munich's huge city park, also reachable via the U6.