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Issue 01 · City Guide · 6 min read
FC Bayern Munich
& the Allianz Arena
A travelling supporter’s guide to one of football’s most successful clubs, the stadium with the most distinctive exterior in Europe, and the Bavarian capital that surrounds it.
Club
FC Bayern Munich
Stadium
Allianz Arena
Capacity
75,024
Founded
1900
League
Bundesliga
Words by Champions Travel · Updated May 2026
Munich is a city steeped in football heritage, known globally for its passion for the sport and home to some of Germany’s most iconic clubs. At the forefront is FC Bayern Munich, one of the world’s most successful clubs, renowned for its record-breaking Bundesliga titles and European triumphs.
Established in 1900, Bayern plays at the Allianz Arena, a stadium famous for its striking inflatable exterior — illuminated in red on Bayern matchdays — and the vibrant atmosphere generated by the Südkurve. The architecture alone has made the building one of football’s most recognisable.
Football fans visiting Munich can experience this rich sporting culture first-hand. The Allianz Arena draws supporters from across Bavaria and beyond every other week, and on Champions League nights it becomes one of European football’s defining venues.
Chapter 01
Allianz Arena
The Allianz Arena opened in 2005, designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, and immediately became one of the most architecturally distinctive stadiums in world football. Its inflated ETFE-plastic panel façade can be lit in different colours — red for Bayern matchdays, white for the German national team, and previously blue for TSV 1860 Munich, who shared the ground until 2017.
With a capacity of just over 75,000, the Allianz is one of the largest stadiums in Germany. Its steep stands place supporters close to the pitch, and the acoustic design amplifies the chants from the Südtribüne — the South Stand — which is the heart of Bayern’s supporter culture.
Stadium opened
2005
Capacity
75,024
Founded
1900
League Titles
20
The Südkurve is home to the ultras and Bayern’s most die-hard fans. On matchdays it’s a sea of red and white flags, with coordinated displays, chants and choreography led by Club Nr. 12, Bayern’s largest fan group. The atmosphere here is among the most intense in European football.
The stadium has hosted defining moments in modern Bayern history — the 2012 Champions League final (the "Finale dahoam" played and lost on home turf), countless Bundesliga title celebrations, and the rise of generations of Bayern players from Beckenbauer through Lahm to Müller and Kane. It has also hosted matches at Euro 2024.
The Allianz Arena of today carries the weight of every supporter who has ever sung from these stands. To be inside on a big night is to feel that history in real time.
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The Allianz Arena in full red, the Südkurve in full voice, Munich in full Bavarian swing. There is no European football experience quite like it.
Chapter 02
Matchday
Munich is a city where football, beer, and Bavarian tradition meet. Around the Allianz on matchdays, fans wearing lederhosen alongside red Bayern shirts walk from U-Bahn to stadium, the rituals every bit as ingrained as the football itself.
For visitors attending a Bayern match, arriving early is essential. The beer gardens around the stadium fill quickly, and the build-up at Fröttmaning station as supporters stream toward the ground is part of what makes a Bayern matchday distinctive.
Take the U6 to Fröttmaning. The U-Bahn drops you a short walk from the stadium and is by far the easiest route on matchdays. Driving is not recommended.
Arrive early. Beer gardens around the Allianz fill quickly. The pre-match build-up is a key part of the Bavarian football experience.
Take the stadium tour. The Arena Tour (€19 adults, €17 students) includes the Bayern locker rooms, press areas, tunnel and pitch side. The FCB Museum tells the club’s full history.
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Chapter 03
Beyond the Pitch
Munich, Bavaria’s capital, blends historic architecture, rich cultural sites and natural beauty. Known for its traditional beer gardens and Oktoberfest, the city also offers a serious arts scene and Alpine views just south of town. From the Gothic Frauenkirche to the Baroque Nymphenburg Palace, Munich is a city where tradition meets innovation.
Bavarian cuisine is hearty and comforting — Weißwurst, Schweinshaxe, Schnitzel, pretzels, Obatzda. The beer hall culture, anchored by Augustiner, Paulaner and Hofbräu, is the heart of the city’s social life. For something quieter, the Glockenbachviertel district offers fusion restaurants and a more modern dining scene.
A weekend football trip to Munich might involve a morning at Marienplatz, an afternoon in the English Garden with a stein at the Chinesischer Turm beer garden, and an evening watching Bayern at the Allianz under the floodlights. Few European cities pair football and city quite this generously.
Neighbourhood Guide
Fröttmaning
Matchday gateway
The Allianz Arena’s district. Fans arrive via the U6 U-Bahn and stream from station to stadium — the most concentrated matchday walk-in in German football.
Marienplatz
Historic heart
Munich’s central square, surrounded by landmarks including the New Town Hall, where the Glockenspiel plays twice daily. The city’s must-visit starting point.
Glockenbachviertel
Modern & creative
Munich’s trendier district, home to fusion restaurants, independent cafés and a younger crowd. A counterpoint to the traditional beer halls.
English Garden
Parkland & beer
Munich’s vast city park, home to the famous Chinesischer Turm beer garden and a year-round destination for locals and visitors. Bigger than New York’s Central Park.
Chapter 04
Plan The Trip
Munich is well-connected by air, rail and U-Bahn. Most travelling fans stay in the city centre and take the U6 to Fröttmaning for matchdays. Here’s how to put a Bayern weekend together.
Tickets
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When To Book
4–6 weeks ahead
Bundesliga tickets typically release 4–6 weeks before kick-off. Members and season-ticket holders get priority. Champions League and Klassiker fixtures need notification alerts the moment sales open.
Stay
Near the Stadium
Motel One München-Parkstadt Schwabing
U-Bahn-connected hotel just a few stops from the Allianz Arena. Compact stylish base for matchday.
City Centre Hotel
Novotel München City
Central Munich location, walking distance to Marienplatz. Easy U-Bahn ride to the Allianz Arena.
Budget Accommodation
Ibis München City
Reliable budget choice in central Munich. Good links to the Allianz Arena via U-Bahn.
Airport Hotel
Novotel München Airport
Convenient for Munich Airport. Quick S-Bahn connection into the city for matchday.
Eat & Drink
At the Stadium
Allianz Arena Kiosks
Bavarian classics around the stadium — pretzels, sausages, beer. Perfect for grabbing a quick bite without missing kick-off.
Traditional
Der Ratskeller München
Historic underground restaurant beneath the Neues Rathaus on Marienplatz. Hearty Bavarian portions and local brews in a beautiful old setting.
Beer Garden
Augustiner-Keller
One of Munich’s most loved beer gardens. Bavarian food, vast chestnut trees, classic Helles. The social heart of Bayern matchday for many fans.
Fan Favourite
Fan Arena (Hauptbahnhof)
Tucked away in a passage at Munich’s main station, a cosy bar packed with Bayern memorabilia. Scarves, photos and pennants from generations of FCB history.
Getting There
By Train
Munich Hauptbahnhof
Munich’s main station, served by high-speed ICE trains from across Germany and Europe. Direct connection to the city centre.
By Air
MUC · Munich Airport
Munich Airport is one of Europe’s busiest hubs. The S1 and S8 S-Bahn trains connect to the city centre in around 40 minutes.
By Car
A9 / A99
City centre parking widely available; driving to the Allianz on matchdays is not recommended. Use the U6 U-Bahn instead.
To the Stadium
U6 → Fröttmaning
From the city centre, take the U6 U-Bahn line direct to Fröttmaning. Around 25 minutes from Marienplatz and the easiest matchday route by far.
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Matchday Packages
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Blocks 305-306 · Home Sections
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Upper & Lower Tier · Home Sections
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Selected Accommodation · Home Sections
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