Football trip to Munich

Munich is one of Europe's most enjoyable football trip cities. Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena is the headline act, with 1860 Munich offering a more traditional alternative at the Grünwalder Stadion.

This guide covers Munich football trip planning — airports, hotels, U-Bahn access and matchday tips.

Stadium information

Capacity

Allianz Arena 75,024 · Grünwalder 15,000

Opened

Allianz Arena 2005

Allianz Arena Champions League nights are spectacular; Grünwalder offers a back-to-basics third-division atmosphere with serious history.

Nearby airports

• Munich Airport (MUC)

  30 km / 35 min by S-Bahn

Where to stay

• Altstadt (Marienplatz)

  Old town, beer halls and direct U-Bahn to the Allianz.

• Schwabing

  Bars, students and a direct U6 to Fröttmaning.

• Fröttmaning / Garching

  Modern hotels near the Allianz Arena.

Tickets

Bayern tickets are membership-led with hospitality as the easiest visitor route. 1860 tickets are easy to buy on matchday.

Cup competitions and pre-season friendlies offer more accessible Bayern options.

When to come

Match a Bundesliga weekend with a Wednesday Champions League fixture to pack two Bayern games into one trip. Oktoberfest (late September to early October) coincides with several Bundesliga home games — book hotels six months ahead.

Pair the Allianz with a 1860 Munich game at the Grünwalder for a contrast — third-division German football at its most traditional.

Beyond football

Munich's beer-hall culture, English Garden, BMW Welt and the Pinakothek museums fill non-match days easily. Day trips to Neuschwanstein and Salzburg are realistic by train.

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Related guides

• Bayern Munich
• Allianz Arena
• Bundesliga
• Champions League