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Eightyone thousand three hundred and sixty-five

That's how many fans fit into SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Germany's largest football stadium

If you had told the people of Dortmund 30 years ago about a football temple with a capacity of over 80,000 in their city centre - a stadium boasting a glass façade, undersoil heating and the largest stand in Europe - they would have all smiled tolerantly at such a fanciful notion. Nowadays, though, the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK on Strobelallee is Germany’s largest football stadium with a capacity of exactly 81,365. The fact that the outlay for Borussia’s enormous arena almost crippled the club financially is another matter entirely – and one which was fortunately resolved at the end of May 2006.

The venue located on Strobelallee – known as “the temple” by fans and regularly dubbed “the most beautiful stadium in the country” by the press, professionals and VIPS alike – has been one of the largest and most comfortable stadia in Europe since the third expansion phase was completed. A long process of construction and conversion reached its peak when the stadium was renovated in the run-up the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Yet works are carried out on the stadium every summer, with BVB investing some ten million Euro in the renovation of the now-ageing arena in 2012 alone: both the grass and the drainage in the southern half of the pitch were replaced; the south stand was strengthened by support measures; concrete sanitation measures were implemented in the northern part; seven new VIP boxes were added in the part of the east stand where the press area used to be; new cameras armed with impressive digital technology provide greater security, with the away area and the lower tier of the south stand in particular under increased observation; and in the year before new scoreboards were installed.

The stadium story began some 40 years ago - on 5 April 1965 to be precise. After four long years of discussing the expansion and modernisation of the somewhat outdated "Rote Erde" arena, the city’s Central and Financial Committee "took note of the suggestion not to expand the Rote Erde stadium, but instead to build a new football stadium by incorporating the two western practice fields and the small surface area occupied by the air bath". The first step on the path to building a completely new arena - named the "Twin Stadium" in official circles in view of its parallel construction to the Rote Erde - had been taken. 

Yet the project did not gather full momentum until the city of Cologne decided against building a new stadium at the start of the 1970s, paving the way for Dortmund to apply as a host city for the 1974 World Cup – and for the construction of a new stadium. Without the federal and state funding provided, the financing of the Westfalenstadion would simply not have been feasible.

On 2 April 1974 - nine years after the official decision had been made – the Westfalenstadion was officially opened, with the stadium offering 54,000 predominantly standing spaces. The inauguration took place in a friendly match against Schalke 04. And the stadium has lost none of its aura since. Quite the opposite, in fact. Radio broadcasters rave about the “temple of German football” when they report from such a unique arena: the proximity to the pitch, the acoustics thanks to its complete roofing and the unique passion the fans in the Ruhr have for the beautiful game. All of this creates a crackling atmosphere, casting a spell over spectators and striking fear into opponents. An opinion poll in May 2006 saw professional footballers at the 18 Bundesliga clubs rate the grounds in Hamburg (28%) and Dortmund (27%) as their favourites.

To be precise, the history of the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK dates back to the year 1961. It was then that the Sporting Committee first discussed the expansion of the "Rote Erde Arena". In those days, which were characterised by structural change in the Ruhr and the onset of the coal and steel crisis, money was no less of a boundary than it is today. That goes some way to explaining why ten years went by before the Council decided on 4 October 1971 to build the Westfalenstadion. Finances still proved problematic, though.

The German Football Association might have been awarded hosting rights for the 1974 World Cup in 1966, yet Dortmund’s plans for a new stadium to be constructed in a conventional design – thus costing 30 million Euro - threatened to fall apart. Despite the clear decision by the Council, administrative authorities were still exploring the option of expanding the existing arena in a bid to save costs. 

The head of the sports department Erich Rüttel succeeded with his proposal to build a stadium based on the model of the Canadian Olympic City of Montreal (1976) using prefabricated construction methods. It was the decisive breakthrough. The costs were halved, with the outlay in initial talks estimated at 27 million Marks (almost 14 million Euro). By the end of the construction works, it came to seven million Marks more. 

Just five months later, on 19 October 1970, the Council gave the plans the green light and decided to begin building the Westfalenstadion the following year. Over 80% of the 17 million Euro costs were funded by federal and state support, lottery takings and donations. The city contributed three million Marks to this sum, realising early on that the 1974 FIFA World Cup would offer them an unprecedented chance to construct a suitable arena for the future – without the World Cup there would have been no funding. After all, the provisional stand in the south curve of the "Rote Erde" already showed signs of damage and an internal paper by the Planning Committee revealed: "After the dismantling of this stand, the capacity will be reduced to 25,000."

The Westfalenstadion, on the other hand, would hold 56,000 fans. Ultimately, it was around 54,000, although only 17,000 places were seated. The fact that the majority of spectators (47,000) were covered by a roof received special praise from BVB's then President, Heinz Günther. It offered "the average man in the street" a roof over his head, which was by no means usual at that time.

Zaire, Scotland, Sweden, Brazil and tournament runners-up Holland played their 1974 group stage matches at the Westfalenstadion as football fever gripped the city of Dortmund. All of the enthusiasm that had been present in the golden years of the '50s and '60s returned to the city during the World Cup, and could soon be felt at fixtures in the second tier of the Bundesliga. Regular attendances of over 45,000 fans - three times as many as beforehand in the Rote Erde - suddenly flocked to BVB matches as the club benefited considerably from its new stadium. Two years later, in June 1976, Borussia returned to the top tier of German football. In 1983, the club then celebrated its return to the European stage following a 15-year absence. The Black and Yellows won the DFB Cup in 1989, the German league title in 1995, 1996 and 2002 and reached three European finals, winning one - the most important one against Italian giants Juventus in the 1997 UEFA Champions League.

For the 18-year period up until 1992, the Westfalenstadion remained largely in its original condition. However, the 14 years that followed were characterised by drastic modifications - five in total. In 1992, the stadium capacity was reduced to 42,800 spectators when the standing places in the north stand were converted into seats. As part of expansion stage one, the capacity of the west and east stands was increased by 6,000 places respectively thanks to the addition of a further upper tier three years later. The second expansion phase saw the capacity increase to 68,600 in 1999 when the south stand - the focal point of Dortmund's enthusiasm for football - was increased to 24,454 to make it the largest stand in Europe. For international matches, the standing spaces can be transformed into seats.

On 6 May 2002, the works on the closure and the expansion of the corner areas finally got underway. First of all, 15-metre-long foundation piles were inserted into the ground in the north and south area and placed in the corners of what later became the stairway, redirecting the incredible load of 3,000 tonnes per stand roof onto stable ground. The foundation work for the supports and staircases took place on these piles. Yet another highly demanding engineering challenge was the construction of the stadium roofing. As part of this process, the corner pylons inside the stadium which supported the roof and therefore obstructed the view of spectators sitting in the new seats in the expanded corner area were replaced by eight externally installed yellow steel pylons.

The third expansion stage, which was completed on 13 September 2003, did more than just increase the stadium capacity to around 14,000. BVB has now sets new standards when it comes to providing top-notch hospitality. With a total of 3,450 seats in its catering areas, SIGNAL IDUNA PARK is also home to the largest hospitality area in the German Bundesliga. However, everything is still in proportion in Dortmund's ground, with the catering areas only holding a modest percentage of the entire stadium capacity.

The eight 62-metre-high yellow pylons have since become a landmark in the Dortmund skyline. In December 2005 they were joined by letters spelling the stadium name, which are up to 3.5 metres high and visible in the distance from main roads 54 and 1, appearing in black by day and glowing white by night. 

Following the expansion, BVB fans readily accepted their temple with great pride. And the club's marvellous attendance record in recent years attests to this. A breath-taking work of construction and phenomenal fans provide the club with the optimal conditions to host many great football spectacles in the greatest (and biggest) ground in the Bundesliga. To be exact, it can now hold exactly 81,365 spectators due to the reconstruction measures taken prior to the World Cup (including the removal of the last seat shells from 1974 and the demolition of the front sections) and the modernisation work carried out before the 2012/13 season.

Only one footballer has had really negative experiences in the "temple" on Strobelallee in this 32-year-period: ex-Braunschweig player Danilo Popivoda. On 23 April 1977, with worms plaguing the turf, Popivoda found himself unmarked just six metres from the Borussia goal, drew his foot back to shoot and slipped on a piece of grass no longer attached to its worm-infested roots. He landed on his nose, while the ball stopped in front of the line. Borussia and Braunschweig drew the match 0-0.

Getting to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

From the north:  A1 to junction Dortmund-Unna, A44/B1 towards Dortmund

From the east:  A2 to junction Dortmund-Nordost, B236 towards Schwerte, B1 towards Dortmund

From the south:  A45 to junction Dortmund-Süd, B54 towards Dortmund

From the west:  A40/B1 towards Dortmund

Here you can plan your route using Google Maps.

Parking possibilities

There are more than 10,000 payable parking spaces available for use in the area around SIGNAL IDUNA PARK and Westfalenhalle. Alternatively, make use of our shuttle service leaving from the university campus by parking in the Otto-Hahn-Straße carpark (A45 exit Eichlinghofen or B1 exit Barop). You will find further information about our P&R possibilities here  (Source: City of Dortmund).

ICE connections from the east (Berlin, Wolfsburg, Hanover, Bielefeld) and south (Mainz, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and Munich). IC connections from the north (Hamburg and Bremen) each at hourly intervals. From the main train station, either take the regional train to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK station or the underground to Westfalenhalle/Stadion.

Information on all connections in the Rhine and Ruhr Public Transport Association (VRR) area.

Stadium Rules

In its capacity as the legal title holder, owner and user, and the pursuant property and organisation rights to the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA, Rheinlanddamm 207-209, 44137 Dortmund, has passed the following

Stadium Regulations

§ 1 scope of regulations.

• These Stadium Regulations shall serve the controlled use and guarantee safety in the enclosed area of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK (hereinafter referred to as the STADIUM) including all facilities, entrances and exits to and from the Stadium, as well as adjoining parking facilities provided for the use of visitors to events held in the Stadium (hereinafter referred to as the Facilities). When entering the stadium and/ or driving into the facilities with a car, the visitor agrees with the Stadium Regulations, which he has also noticed by the announcement at the gates.

§ 2 Purpose

• The Stadium’s chief purpose is to provide a venue for football matches. Apart from that, the Stadium may be used for other sports and miscellaneous events, in the context of the general legal provisions.

Claims by the public to the use of the Stadium shall only arise in the context of the purposes named in §1 (1).

The right of use follows current law requirements.

• On a case-by-case basis the concluding regulations for use and enjoyment of the stadium are geared to the terms of common law.

§ 3 Entry into the Stadium

• Entry into the Stadium and Facilities shall only be granted to persons in possession of a valid entry ticket, day ticket, season ticket or other form of entry permission (e.g. accreditation) or can supply some other proof of their right to enter the Stadium for a certain event. Children up to the completion of their fourteenth year have only the permission to enter the stadium in company with an adult. Children up to the completion of their seventh year- even in company with an adult- are not allowed to enter the standing tribune area of the stadium. Persons, who are dependent on an escort, can only enter with an escort person up to the completion of their sixteenth year at least.
• This right to entry shall only apply to tickets that have been legitimately procured, what means a valid entry ticket, day ticket, season ticket or other form of entry permission. The commercial resale of entry tickets and the illegitimate use of the logo-, mark,- brand,- copyright,- and any other rights of the Borussia Dortmund GmbH und Co. KGaA including all associate companies in accordance to §§ 15 ff. AktG, during the preparation, the implementation and/ or the processing of a private transmission or -disposal of tickets exceeding 15% of the original ticket price especially via the Internet, shall not be permitted, and may lead to the invalidation of the corresponding ticket without refund. Otherwise, the Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA general terms of business for ticket sales and the GTC “Season Tickets” shall apply.
• Spectators shall take the place, seat or the area of the standing room, stated on the corresponding ticket or other form of entry permission for the event, and shall present entry tickets and other forms of entry permission documentation for the Stadium and Facilities to the police or security staff on request. For safety reasons and to prevent danger, spectators shall relocate to places other than those stated on the entry ticket – even if these places are in other blocks – on the instructions of the police or security staff. The stadium with its Facilities, especially the pitch, corridors, and any other spaces and areas must not be used as a parking area, unless there is an individual contractual agreement.
• The Stadium is equipped with an electronic entry control system. The entry ticket or any other form of entry permission shall not lose its validity until the end of the event. This shall also apply to owners of season tickets with regard to entry on a given match date.
• The regulations and/or agreements of Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA shall apply to entry to the Stadium on days without events.
• The event organiser can reorder and/ or remove vehicles at the expense and threat of the visitor or user, especially if (a ) the right of use in case of the game or event had been expired; (b ) if vehicle is seen as a kind of danger because of a leaking tank or carburetor or any other defects; (c ) if a vehicle is not authorized by the police or if a vehicle is phased out by the council during the existing contract; (d ) if the vehicle has been parked illegally on wrong parking facilities.
• The visitor and user of the parking facilities is liable for injury caused by himself or his escort to the event organizer or a third party. This includes impurity to the parking facilities caused by negligence and especially the storage of garbage.
• The event organizer is not liable for damages caused by visitors or any other third party. This applies in particular to vandalism, theft of valuables out of vehicles (e.g. car radio, cell phone, personal valuables, computer, photographic equipment, sport equipment or something similar) or things which are secured to the vehicle unless the event organizer is in charge of it in accordance with §10 of the Stadium Regulations.

§ 4 Use of the parking areas

• Each visitor shall present his or her entry ticket or entry permission to the security staff on entering the Stadium and/ or Facilities without request, and shall submit the entry ticket or permission for verification.
• Visitors shall use the adjoining parking facilities at their own risk. The event organiser is not in charge of any guarding, safekeeping, or supervision of the motor vehicle or its contents as well as the granting of a vehicle- specific insurance.
• Opening times change and comply with the times of the game or the event. Visitors or users shall notice any other announcements. There is no claim to keep certain opening times. If there is no specific written permission or announcement, the stadium will be closed three hours after the end of the game or the event. 
• It is permitted only to drive at walking pace. The instructions of the police or security staff as well as any signings and markings have to be followed. Motor vehicles can only be parked within the signed adjoining parking facilities. Road traffic regulations have to be followed.
• Any residence at the parking facilities, which has any other reason than visiting a game or getting the car after the game, is not permitted, unless the event organiser has determined the parking facilities as a specific type of use. Camping or cleaning and/ or repairing of vehicles is not permitted. It is also not permitted to leave defect vehicles, store any kind of fuel or inflammable objects and garbage, to horn, to let the engine warm up and any other kind of exhaust and sound annoyance.

§ 5 Entry control

• Each visitor shall present his or her entry ticket or entry permission to the security staff on entering the Stadium and/ or Facilities unrequested, and shall submit the entry ticket or permission for verification.
• The security staff and police are authorised to search visitors for violation against §7 of the Stadium Regulations and/or the use of alcohol or narcotics, carrying firearms or objects that are dangerous or may cause fire, thus representing a safety risk. Technical equipment may be used in the search. This search shall extend to any objects especially outer and leg wear, shoes and objects brought by the visitor.
• Persons that fail to prove their right to enter the Stadium or Facilities, violate the prohibitions as listed in §7 of these Stadium Regulations, and/or represent a safety risk, shall be turned back and refused entry to the Stadium. This shall also apply to persons banned from stadium entry by Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA and/or DFB and/or DFL and/or any association or club member belonging to DFL, UEFA or FIFA within the Federal Republic of Germany. In the latter case, the event organiser shall reserve the right to file for prosecution. Visitors refused entry shall not be entitled to a refund on the price of the ticket.

§ 6 Behaviour in the stadium

• Each visitor inside the Stadium shall behave in such a way as not to harm or endanger others, or unnecessarily cause a nuisance or hindrance to others over and above that inevitable due to circumstances.
• Each visitor shall follow any instructions given by the police, fire services, security and rescue services, event management, safety officer or stadium speaker.
• All entrances and exits, escape routes and escape doors shall be kept free from obstruction and do not have to be adjusted or changed in their function. Escape doors and escape routes may only be open in case of emergency.
• Notwithstanding the Stadium Regulations, the persons authorised in §5 (2) may give further instructions in order to prevent or alleviate danger to life and limb or personal property. These instructions shall also be followed immediately.
• Video recordings and photographs made by visitors on match days are only for private purposes and can only be made with equipment, which is apparently developed for personal use. Any other use of the recordings or transfer to a third party, or any publication in the media, especially in case of reselling tickets (e.g. on the internet), requires the approval of the Borussia Dortmund GmbH und Co. KGaA.

§ 6a Special provisions for the exercise of the householder’s rights

• The Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA disassociate itself from any racist, xenophobic, anti-semitic, violent or discriminatory, as well as from right and/or left-wing extremist tendencies of all kind. Thus the event organiser reserves the exertion of householder’s rights for oneself and to prohibit specifically persons, which (a) are part of left and/or right-wing extremist parties, communities or organisations and/or (b) are able to be assigned to the left and/or right-wing scene obviously and/or (c) emerged through racist, xenophobic, antisemitic, violent or discriminatory, defamatory or other misanthropic utterances in the past the entering of the event, to exclude these persons from the event and/or to speak out – even beforehand – a local stadium ban; §8 Abs. 7 applies mutatis mutandis.

§ 7 Prohibitions

Visitors to the Stadium shall not be permitted to possess or use the following objects:

All visitors to the stadium are prohibited from bringing in or using any of the following items:

a) Subjects or media with racist, xenophobic, violent or discriminatory material, right or left-wing extremist propaganda even if it is not prosecutable; the same shall apply to clothing (e.g. with imprints and/or symbols like: Thor Steinar, Consdaple, Borussenfront, HoGeSa (Hooligans against Salafists), GnuHonnters, White Rex etc. );

b)     Weapons of any type, as well as any objects that may be used to stab, beat or otherwise injure others;

c)     Objects that may be used as weapons or projectiles;

d)     Gas spray cans, corrosives, flammables, or dyes, or containers of substances that impair health;

e)     Glass vessels, bottles (including PET bottles), cups, mugs, cans or other objects made of materials that may easily break or shatter, or are particularly hard;

f)     Bulky items such as ladders, stools, chairs, crates, prams, walking frames; wheelchairs are allowed only in section 3 and 6;

g)     Torches, flares, sparklers, fireworks, smoke powder, smoke bombs, smoke pots, smoke torches or other pyrotechnical objects, including the corresponding launching equipment;

h)     Flag or banner poles more than two metre in length or three centimetres in thickness;

i)      Mechanical or electrical instruments operated to create loud noise;

j)     Drinks and food of any type, narcotics;

k)     Animals;

l)     Laser pointers;

m)   Suitcases, large bags or rucksacks, bigger than 297mm x 210mm x 150mm;

n)   Photo cameras, video cams or other visual or sound-recording equipment used for commercial purpose as well as additional equipment (e.g. photo-bags, tripods and especially telephoto and interchangeable lenses), without corresponding permission from the event organiser in accordance to §6 Abs.5 of the Stadium Regulation.;

• o)  Objects suitable and/or intended for concealing the visitor’s identity.

    2. The following shall be prohibited in the Stadium or Facilities:

(a) Statements, gestures and/ or outward appearance which is according to type and content apparently used for the defame of third parties, especially regarding the skin colour, religion, gender,        sexual orientation, ethical origin; It also includes the ban of calling or spreading racist, xenophobic, violent, discriminatory, or left or right-wing extremist slogans or to put tattoos and/ or body       decoration with banners or symbols of a clearly racist, xenophobic, violent or discriminatory nature or left and/or right-wing extremist tendency on display or wear them generally visible

b)     Climbing onto or over facilities not intended for public use such as building fronts, fences, walls, pitch barriers, other barriers, camera stands, trees, pylons of any type, or roofs;

c)     Entering areas not open to visitors such as the pitch, interior and utility areas;

d)     Throwing objects or fluids of any type onto sports playing or spectator areas;

e)     Setting fire, gunpowder, smoke bombs, smoke pots, smoke torches and/ or any other pyrotechnic articles including firing mechanisms; lightning or firing flares or fireworks,

f)     Selling entry tickets without permission;

g)     Writing, drawing or posting on buildings, facilities or pathways;

h)     Urinating, defecating inside the Stadium outside the toilets, or otherwise polluting the Stadium in particular by casting off objects with refuse (for any contravention Borussia Dortmund charges an         overall cleaning fee to the amount of € 50,00; see §8 Abs. 3);

i)      Driving or riding on the pathways and open spaces without special permission to do so;

j)     Presenting of each (stolen) fan material from the rival;

k)     Using any kind of objects which impede the identification (law that forbids to mask the faces);

l)      Smoking (incl. e-cigarettes) in sectors 64 and 65 as well as on level three of the northwest corner (family sector).

 3. It is also seen as an infringement of the prohibitions above if a visitor instigates, accessories or supports to infringements of another visitor.

 4. It is also prohibited to gather in the stadium and/or the stadium facilities, in order to collaboratively disturb public live or with intention to disturb the implementation of the event.

 5. Commercial activities, selling or distributing newspapers, magazines, printed materials, advertising materials or similar, or collecting or storing objects within the Stadium without the express written permission of Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA or the event organiser concerned.

 6. The entry with fan- clothing of the visiting supporters is not permitted in the entire south stand (S/W, South, S/E) of the stadium. It is also not permitted to enter the visiting supporter’s area (North, N/E) with BVB- fan- clothing. The security staff is authorized to remove visitors who infringe these prohibitions out of the areas or the stadium; If possible it should be found another suitable place (not possible with sold-out-events).

§ 8 Violation

• Persons in violation of the Stadium Regulations may be refused entry to the Stadium, or expelled from the Stadium without compensation. Further rights of Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA shall remain unaffected. The same shall apply to persons recognisably under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. In case of culpable contravention in accordance with §6 Abs. 5 of the Stadium Regulations the infringer is committed to pay a penalty to the Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA and/ or the BVB Stadion GmbH  at the discretion of the Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA and/ or the BVB Stadion GmbH. The infringer can proof the amount of the fine through the responsible German Court. Further requirements remain unaffected.
• Persons that endanger the safety or order of an event due to their behaviour inside or outside the Stadium during an event may be banned from the Stadium without compensation. Further rights of Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA shall remain unaffected. Depending on the extent of the violation, this ban may be applied to the Stadium alone or all stadiums across the country. The DFB guidelines on improving safety at national matches as well as the DFB committee for safety issues towards uniform stadium ban management shall apply in their current versions.
• In case of culpable offence against §6 Abs. 1 and 5, §6a and §7 of this Stadium Regulations the perpetrator is committed to pay a contractual penalty to Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA, which is based on the equitable discretion of Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA. The contractual penalty will be appointed and assigned after the principle of proportionality. In this instance the perpetrator is able to let check the correctness of the height of the penalty from a court which has jurisdiction ratione loci and ratione materiae for the registered office of the Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA. In case of a culpable violation the visitor is committed especially to pay a contractual penalty to the event organiser at the amount of
•   € 50,00 in case of an infringement against §7 Abs. 2 lit. g) and h);
• right up to € 500,00 in case of an infringement against §7 Abs. 2 lit. a) to d), f), j) and k)
• right up to € 1.500,00 in case of an infringement against §6 Abs. 5 and §7 Abs. 2 lit. e) of this Stadium Regulations.

The claim of further damages, injunctive relief or any other contractual charges remain unaffected.

    4. In case of infringements against §7 Abs. 6 (see above) the event organiser, especially the security service is authorised to delocalize visitors from the announced  area or to order this persons              of the Stadium; whereas - if possible in a given case – one should allot a proper seat in another area of the stadium to the visitor as milder punishment.

    5. A charge can be filed in case of suspicion of criminal offence or other types of infringements

    6. Suspicion of criminal activity or misdemeanour may lead to prosecution. Prohibited objects carried shall be confiscated and – if not needed for criminal proceedings – returned on payment of fees for their safekeeping and return once the reason for the confiscation is over, or destroyed at the expense of the visitor four weeks after the event at the latest. The event organiser is not liable for loss of or damage to secured goods.

    7. Measures taken according to §6a as well as §8 (1) to (6) shall exclude claims to compensation, such as ticket refunds,         from Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA and/or the event organiser involved.

    8. The visitor shall compensate Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA for any compensation         for damages or fines charged by associations,         especially FIFA, UEFA, DFB, or DFL, arising from that visitor’s violation of the Stadium Regulations.

§ 9 Property rights, supervision, lost items

• The property and supervision rights shall be exercised by Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA and their employees and vicarious agents as well as the police and security staff at events, and the event organiser authorised by Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA.
• Visitors can find their lost items at the lost property office (North, Level 1, Security Staff Office). The maximum period of storing lost items shall be six months. Otherwise the general terms of business shall apply.

§ 10 Liability

• Visitors shall enter and use the Stadium and/or Facilities at their own risk. Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA is liable – where legally permissible - for personal and property damage only up to the amount of the insured risks.
• All claims for damages - irrespective of the legal bases - as well as any liability for indirect loss or damage and loss or damage which was unforeseeable at the time the contract was concluded are excluded to the extent that Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA, its legal representatives and/or agents, have not acted intentionally or grossly negligent.
• The above limitations shall not apply to damages resulting from injuries to life, body or health or in cases where, either by operation of law, or in circumstances of a culpable violation of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations), liability cannot be limited. Essential contractual obligations are those which are necessary for the fulfilment and the proper execution of the contract and in respect of which the contracting parties will generally expect that these are being complied with.
• Any accidents and or damage shall be reported to Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA immediately.

§ 11 Final Provisions

• In addition to the Stadium Regulations, further general terms of the event organizer (e.g. the ATGB? And/ or GTC „Season Tickets“), general terms of the national and/ or international associations (e.g. DFB, DFL, UEFA and/or FIFA) and the German Law excluding the provisions of the law on conflict of laws(IPR) and the UN purchase law (CISG) shall apply.
• Should any term of this agreement be or become completely and/ or partially invalid there shouldn’t be an effect of the validity of the remaining provisions. In such a case, the legally ineffective provision shall be replaced by a legally admissible provision. This has analogous validity for the closing of any gaps in the provisions.

Correct as of August 2017 Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA

• Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Other Countries
• South Africa
• Korea Republic
• Future stadiums
• FIFA World Cup 1990
• FIFA World Cup 1994
• FIFA World Cup 1998
• FIFA World Cup 2002
• FIFA World Cup 2006
• FIFA World Cup 2010
• FIFA World Cup 2014
• FIFA World Cup 2018
• FIFA World Cup 2022
• UEFA Euro 1992
• UEFA Euro 1996
• UEFA Euro 2000
• UEFA Euro 2004
• UEFA Euro 2008
• UEFA Euro 2012
• UEFA Euro 2016
• UEFA Euro 2020
• UEFA Euro 2024
• Silesia + Krakow
• Buenos Aires
• Mexico City

Signal Iduna Park

Club: Borussia Dortmund | Opening: 1974 | Capacity: 81,359 (25,000 standing)

History and description

Signal Iduna Park, before 2005 called Westfalenstadion, was built to serve as a playing venue for the 1974 World Cup.

Until then Dortmund had played their home matches at Stadion Rote Erde, and while an expansion of that stadium was first considered, in the end was chosen to build a new stadium all together.

Westfalenstadion officially opened on the 2nd of April 1974 with a friendly between Dortmund and Schalke 04. The stadium back then only consisted of one tier that could hold 54,000 spectators, of which 37,000 standing.

The stadium stood out because of its rectangular shape in a time when most large stadiums were still bowl-shaped, and its four separate stands served as inspiration for a new generation of stadiums. Ibrox Stadium ‘s redevelopment in the late 1970s was, for example, largely based on Westfalenstadion.

During the 1974 World Cup, Westfalenstadion hosted three first round group matches and the second round group match between Holland and Brazil (2-0).

The stadium remained largely unchanged until the early 1990s, when the increased successes of Dortmund grew the need for expansion.

Works started with the conversion of part of the standing areas into seats, actually reducing capacity, but then continued in 1995 with the construction of a second tier on top of the East and West Stand.

Shortly after, building works started on a second tier for the North and South Stand, which were completed in 1999. The stadium could then hold 68,600 spectators, and the 25,000-capacity South Stand had become the largest terrace of Europe.

In 2001, Westfalenstadion hosted the UEFA Cup final between Liverpool and Alavés (5-4).

The redevelopment of the stadium was completed between 2002 and 2003 when all four corners got closed up with stands. Two years later, in 2005, the stadium changed name to Signal Iduna Park as a result of a sponsorship deal.

In 2006, Signal Iduna Park was one of the playing venues of the 2006 World Cup . Temporarily renamed and with a reduced capacity of 67,000 seats, the stadium hosted four group matches, a round of 16 match, and the semi-final between Germany and Italy (0-2).

(photos of the present Signal Iduna Park below)

How to get to Signal Iduna Park

Signal Iduna Park is located in the south of Dortmund near the Westfalenhallen conference centre. Dortmund’s city centre and main rail station are about 3 kilometres away.

The stadium can be reached by car from either the B1 (north, east, and west), or B54 (south). If coming from the B1, take exit Im Rabenloh. The stadium lies a few hundred metres to the south. If arriving from the B54, take exit An Der Buschmühle. Drive east until you will turn with a curve onto the Strobelallee and head straight ahead until you see the stadium.

Signal Iduna Park can be easily reached by train from Dortmund’s main railway station in the centre. In just 5 minutes you will arrive at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park station, from where it is a short walk to the stadium. Trains typically run three to four times an hour.

Alternatively, you can take the U-Bahn from the centre and get off at station Westfalenhallen, from where it is a 5-minute walk to the stadium. Both line 45 and 46 serve the station.

On matchdays, there is a special service that will continue to station Stadion, which is even closer to the stadium.

The stadium is furthermore within walking distance of Theodor-Fliedner-Heim station, which is on U-Bahn line 42.

Address: Strobelallee 50, 44139 Dortmund

Eat, drink, and sleep near Signal Iduna Park

Signal Iduna Park is located next to conference centre Westfalenhallen, which means that there are quite a few hotels close to the stadium. Mercure Hotel Dortmund Messe is located right across the stadium and gets good reviews. Arcadia Grand Hotel and Steinberger Dortmund are other options. Expect to pay over €100 per night though. Hotel Gildenhof and B&B Hotel Dortmund Messe are cheaper alternatives. Click here for all hotels near Signal Iduna Park.

As the stadium is easy to reach from Dortmund’s city centre, you can just as well stay there. Dortmund is not the most interesting city, but there is more entertainment around than near the stadium. There are more cheaper hotels in the centre as well. Click here for the options.

If you are planning to stay more than one day or want to join the nightlife, Düsseldorf or Bochum (for nightlife) might be better options to find accomodation. S-Bahn line S1 and regional trains directly connect both cities with Dortmund’s main railway station.

There is a nice beer garden next to the stadium which is great if you pass by for a tour on non-matchdays.

Borussia Dortmund Tickets

Tickets for Borussia Dortmund games can be bought online , by phone +49 1805 309000 (Tickethotline), in person at the BVB Fanwelt clubshop at the stadium, or at one of the other sales  points in the Dortmund area.

Dortmund sell out Signal Iduna Park pretty much every match, and most league matches sell out right after coming on general sale.  Therefore make sure to be prepared and buy straightaway when the tickets go on sale.

In the rare case that a match does not sell out, tickets can also be bought at the ticket office of Signal Iduna Park from 4.5 hours before kickoff.

If you do miss out and wish to buy tickets for a sold out match, secondary ticket websites such as viagogo offer a generally reliable alternative. Of course, be prepared to pay well over face value.

Tickets range in price from €31.20 for a seat in the upper corners to €54.40 for a central seat for the main stand. A ticket for the South Stand (standing) costs €16.70. Prices are increased with 20% for the games versus Schalke and Bayern.

You can find a seating plan here .

Signal Iduna Park stadium tours

Borussia Dortmund organise guided stadium tours that include the dressing rooms, players’ tunnel, VIP areas, mixed zone, stadium prison, and Borusseum club museum (including trophy room). The tour lasts about 90 minutes, or 120 minutes for the PLUS version including the South Stand.

Tours typically run two to three times a day, generally at 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm and 4:00pm, but the schedule varies depending on the season. There are additional tours on the weekend, including one English-language tour.

There are no tours on matchdays. The Borusseum opens daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Tickets can be bought online , at the Borusseum, or at any of the other matchday ticket sales points in the Dortmund area. Tickets can also be bought before the start of the tour, though the group size is limited to 40 people and it is therefore advised to arrive early.

The tour costs €12.00, which includes the museum. For more information email  [email protected] or call +49 231 90 20 6600.

Photos of Signal Iduna Park

Relevant Internet links

BVB.de – Official website of Borussia Dortmund. Signal-iduna-park.de – Official website of Signal Iduna Park. Stadion-live.de – Signal Iduna Park event management website. Dortmund-tourismus.de – Official tourism webiste for the city of Dortmund. Bahn.de – Train times and fares. Bus-und-bahn.de – Bus and metro routes and times.

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Signal Iduna Park – tickets, prices, what to expect, timings, FAQs

Signal Iduna Park, also known as Westfalenstadion, is the harrowed home of German giants Borussia Dortmund. 

The stadium has a massive capacity of more than 81,000, making it the biggest stadium in Germany.

The electrifying atmosphere of the stadium has made it one of the most renowned football stadiums in Europe.

The stadium’s most famous feature is the “Yellow Wall” stand, which can hold up to 24,454 standing spectators and is the largest of its kind in European football.

This article covers everything you must know before booking tickets for the Signal Iduna Park tour.

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What to expect at Signal Iduna Park

Experience the legendary electric atmosphere of Signal Iduna Park with an exclusive BVB Stadium Tour.

Explore the wonders of Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, the largest soccer stadium in Germany. 

Embark on a self-guided walk and traverse the stadium at your own pace. 

Enter the inner sanctum of dressing rooms and walk onto the hallowed turf where your favorite footballing heroes prepare for matchday.

Experience the Bundesliga’s narrowest players’ tunnel and imagine the excitement of walking through it on game day. 

Absorb yourself in the experience of the players and the manager by sitting in the dugout. 

Witness the iconic “Yellow Wall” stand, renowned throughout the footballing world for hosting some of the loudest, rowdiest, and most enthusiastic fans.

Where to book tickets  

Signal Iduna Park tickets can be purchased at the stadium or online in advance.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the venue.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters.

When you book early, you also get your preferred time slot.

Because some tours sell a limited number of tickets, booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

How do online tickets work

Go to the Signal Iduna Park Tour booking page , select your preferred date, the number of tickets you wish to purchase, and the time slot, and buy the tickets right away.

After the purchase, you will receive the tickets via email. 

You don’t need to take any printouts.

You can show the e-ticket on your smartphone and walk into the stadium.

Signal Iduna Park Tour ticket prices

Adult tickets for the Signal Iduna Park tour are available for €9 for all visitors between 18 and 64 years.

Youth tickets for the tour can be purchased for €6 for visitors between six and 17 years of age.

Senior citizens over 65 years of age can also get tickets at a discounted price of €6.

Children under five can enter for free and do not require a Signal Iduna Park ticket.

Tickets: Dortmund: BVB Signal Iduna Park Self-Guided Tour

Experience the renowned Borussia Dortmund Signal Iduna Park with a self-guided tour that will take you through the heart of BVB’s home stadium. 

Starting at Foyer West, your tour guide will provide you with all the necessary information to make the most of your visit. 

Embark on a journey through the western tribune, discovering the stadium’s secrets and hidden gems on your own, with the help of clear instruction signs. 

During your 60-minute tour, gain insight into the stadium’s history, the club’s legacy, and the players who have made history here. 

A must-see highlight of the tour is the “mix zone,” where rival teams meet for the first time. 

Have the opportunity to explore the player’s cabins, the player tunnel, and the field itself. 

Don’t miss the chance to sit on the coach’s bench, soaking up the BVB spirit and energy of the “Yellow Wall” from the south stand. 

This self-guided tour is a must-do for any football fan or visitor to Dortmund.

Ticket Prices

Adult Ticket (18 to 64 years): €9 Youth Ticket (6 to 17 years): €6 Senior Ticket (65+ years): €6 Child Ticket (up to 5 years): Free

Tickets: Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum

Explore the captivating history of Borussia Dortmund since its inception in 1909 with an entrance ticket to the Borusseum Museum. 

Immerse yourself in the collection of original exhibits, photos, and stories that will stir the soul of any black and yellow fan. 

Get a chance to sing BVB songs in a replica of the small south stand. 

Discover intriguing artifacts, or follow the “yellow thread” through the permanent exhibition to the treasure chamber at the end. 

Marvel at the “Big Five”: the Champions League Cup, World Cup, Championship trophy, DFB Cup, and, of course, the European Cup! 

Make sure not to miss out on the chance to explore the fascinating history of Borussia Dortmund.

Adult Ticket (18 to 64 years): €9 Youth Ticket (6 to 17 years): €7 Senior Ticket (65+ years): €7 Child Ticket (up to 5 years): Free Student Ticket: €7

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How to reach Signal Iduna Park

The Signal Iduna Park is situated in the southern part of Dortmund, near the Westfalenhallen conference center.

Address: Strobelallee 50, 44139 Dortmund, Germany. Get Directions

You can reach the stadium by car or public transport. 

The Signal Iduna Park Stadium can be reached by stepping off at the Stadion U stop. 

Take buses 450 and E450.

Stadion is the nearest subway station to the stadium.

Take subway lines U45 and U46 to get to the station.

By Train 

The Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park station is the closest train station to the stadium.

If you’re driving by car, turn on Google Maps and get started!

Visitors can avail free parking at the stadium when booking a tour.

Signal Iduna Park Tour timings

Tour Signal Iduna Park Dortmund on select days between 10 am and 6 pm. 

Tour availability depends on match schedules and events at the stadium.

Before planning your tour, please ensure that you check the booking page.

Best time to visit the Signal Iduna Park

We suggest booking your tour on a weekday when the stadium is less busy for a more enjoyable visit. 

In the mornings and late evenings, there are fewer visitors, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful visit.

Weekends and public holidays are the most crowded at the stadium.

How long does the Signal Iduna Park Tour take

The Signal Iduna Park Stadium tour takes around 60 minutes.

The tour includes visits to the locker rooms, pitch, and the player tunnel, among other places.

It’s best to arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure you don’t miss out on your slot.

Reviews for the Signal Iduna Park Tour

Here are some reviews to help you plan before taking a Signal Iduna Park Tour.

Majestic stadium for Majestic Fans

Went there during summer break for a stadium tour and had the chance to see and experience lots of things – from walking into the players’ changing rooms, to the legendary Yellow Wall.

I recommend that those of you who visit Signal Iduna also visit the Borussia Dortmund Museum just in conjunction with the stadium. It shows the football team’s history and many memorable moments.

Armand D, Tripadvisor

Friendly staff

The staff were very friendly on arrival and it was easy to start the tour. The way around for the self guided tour is marked out clearly with yellow tape. You are able to see the yellow wall, media room, player changing room, player tunnel, dugout, and stadium prison. Borussia Dortmund songs were playing on loudspeakers throughout. It was a fantastic experience for the price.

Nina, Tripadvisor

Reduced prices for students

Amazing stadium, well organized!! Friendly staff, quiet in the morning! Reduced prices for students, definitely recommended

Klinakis, TripAdvisor

FAQs about the Signal Iduna Park Tour

Here are some questions visitors usually ask before visiting the Signal Iduna Park.

Signal Iduna Park is a football stadium located in Dortmund, Germany.  It is home to Borussia Dortmund, one of the most successful football clubs in Germany.

Yes, you can take a guided tour of the stadium.  The tour will take you behind the scenes of the stadium, including the locker rooms, player tunnel, and the pitch.

The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes.

It is best to buy tickets for the tour online.  Tickets are also available at the stadium on the day of the tour, but it is recommended to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Click here to buy Signal Iduna Park tour tickets.

Yes, the tour is suitable for visitors of all ages.

Yes, special tours are available for visitors requiring a wheelchair.

Yes, you are allowed to take photos during the tour.  However, flash photography and video recording are not permitted in certain areas of the stadium.

The tours are available in German and English.  Other languages may be available upon request.

The Borussia Dortmund Stadium tour commences from the Foyer West.

No pets are allowed on the tour.

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Borussia Dortmund Stadium Tour – Signal Iduna Park

Signal Iduna Park is the home of Borussia Dortmund.  It’s also the biggest stadium in Germany.  Here’s what to expect on a Borussia Dortmund stadium tour.

Arriving at Signal Iduna Park

Signal Iduna Park is located in the outskirts of Dortmund, adjacent to the Westfalenhallen Conference Centre.  It’s a 40 minute walk from central Dortmund, however this walk is decorated with legend players stars on route.  Alternatively, take a 5 minute train ride from Dortmund Central to Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.  Finally, you could also take the U-Bahn to Westfalenhallen station.  When you get close it’s easy to see this imposing stadium.

Borussia Dortmund Stadium Tour – Meeting Point

So, you’re visiting on a non match day to take a Borussia Dortmund stadium tour?  The meeting point is at the Fan Shop.  In addition, this is the perfect place to buy some Borussia Dortmund merchandise to wear on your stadium tour.  It’s a huge club shop spread over 2 floors therefore you should find the perfect item.  Arrive 15 minutes before your tour time and book online via the Dortmund website.

Signal Iduna Park Facts

Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in Germany and the fifth biggest in Europe.  Moreover it features the largest single tier stand in Europe as well as the steepest.  As a result, this stadium offers the best atmosphere in football.  However, both Fenerbahce and Liverpool fans have a strong argument against this.  Signal Iduna Park is of course home to Borussia Dortmund and was also a World Cup 1974 and 2006 stadium.  What’s more, the German national team often host teams here.  Finally, the capacity is a massive 81,365.

Yellow Wall

The South Stand at Signal Iduna Park is known as the Yellow Wall.  As a matter of fact, this is one of the most famous stands in world football.  Not only is it the largest single tier stand in Europe but it’s also the steepest.  The Yellow Wall has a capacity of 24,454 in itself.  That makes it bigger than the whole of Union Berlin Stadium or Burnley FC Stadium .  On a stadium tour you get an idea of its enormity but for the atmosphere you must watch a match from here.  Did you know the new south stand at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , the largest in Britain was inspired by the Yellow Wall?

Stadium Prison

It’s a privilege to visit an on site prison during any stadium tour.  In fact, only here and at the Stade de France in Paris do you get to see the prisons.  Go inside and take your photo behind bars!

Players Entrance

An interesting fact about the players entrance is there’s a slight but subtle difference between the home and away entrance.  Both feature a staircase leading down to the changing rooms.  However, the home staircase has 12 stairs whereas the away staircase has an unlucky 13 stairs.  What’s more, pictures of previous Dortmund successes are displayed over both sets of staircases.  Inspiration for the home team, intimidation for the visitors.

Home Team Dressing Room

The Borussia Dortmund dressing rooms are very simple in design.  Jurgen Klopp introduced this style of dressing room as he wanted his players to be creative on the pitch, not in the dressing room.  When he moved to Liverpool, he introduced the exact same dressing room design at Anfield .  Lastly, in addition to the dressing room, there are several world class facilities available for the home team.

Players Tunnel

Borussia Dortmund have a unique players tunnel because of how dark it is.  Imagine the visiting team walking through the dark tunnel and arriving in one of the loudest and most intimidating stadiums in the world.  Your tour guide will play the team music to try and recreate the atmosphere.  Finally, the players tunnel makes an excellent spot to take a memorable photo.

Dugout and Pitch Side

Sit where Jurgen Klopp himself would sit when he was Borussia Dortmund manager.  Again, this is a top photo spot on the stadium tour.  What’s more, you can take a photo pitch side with the intimidating Yellow Wall as a back drop.

Flash Interview Boards

In between the players tunnel and dressing rooms are lots of flash interview boards.  Interview boards are an excellent background for your photos because of their familiarity from TV.  Some visitors even create short videos in front of these boards!

As you would imagine, the Borussia Dortmund press room is huge.  On a Champions League evening this room will be packed with reporters.  Take a look out the window as you’ll be able to see the former stadium.  What was Dortmund’s old stadium called?  Red Earth Stadium.

Street Art at Signal Iduna Park

As you walk through Signal Iduna Park on your stadium tour, pay attention to detail.  Street art created by fans decorates large parts of the stadium interior.  The majority is under the Yellow Wall.

VIP Area and Buffet Lunch

I took the BVB Tour Lunch.  This is a 2 hour stadium tour which visits the places I mentioned above and more.  After the tour is complete, you’re invited to a buffet lunch in the VIP lounge.  I enjoyed a huge plate of delicious food, followed by dessert with a view of the stadium (above).  Even more satisfying than the food is the price.  The stadium tour and buffet lunch costed less than just a stadium tour at Wembley , Old Trafford or Emirates .  If you have two to three hours to spare, I highly recommend you take the tour with lunch option.

Borussia Dortmund Museum

Borussia Dortmund are one of the most successful teams in not only Germany but all of Europe.  Learn all about their deep history and see their huge trophy cabinet in the Borusseum.  Their Meisterschale is locked up on display and you have no chance of holding it.  If you wish to hold a Meisterschale, I recommend you book a private tour of Hannover 96 stadium and request beforehand.  No guarantees but you may be lucky.

How to Get to Signal Iduna Park from Central Dortmund

I mentioned you can take the train from Central Station or the U-Bahn.  However, it’s possible to take a 40 minute walk which follows stars of legend Dortmund players.  To pick up the route of stars follow Hohestrasse, Kruezstrasse and Wittekindstrasse to the stadium.  Where is the Jurgen Klopp star?  That’s for you to find out!

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Signal Iduna Park: Borussia Dortmund’s Yellow Walled home

The Signal Iduna Park is a monster of a stadium. Borussia Dortmund’s 81,365-capacity home is one of the world’s most iconic grounds, boasting the highest average attendance in Europe and providing an atmosphere envied across sports for the past 50 years.

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Prior to the construction of the Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund 's home was the Stadion Rote Erde. The stadium had an eventual capacity of 42,000 spectators in the 1960s, but this was deemed insufficient as  BVB became the first German team to lift a European trophy (the 1966 Cup Winners’ Cup) and interest spiked. Plans had been made prior to that for a new stadium, but neither the city of Dortmund nor the German government were willing to help finance the project.

Borussia’s big break, however, came in 1971 when Cologne pulled out of hosting the 1974 FIFA World Cup and the funds were instead given to Dortmund. A 54,000-capacity stadium – the Westfalenstadion – was constructed within three years next to the Rote Erde. It hosted four matches during the tournament but remarkably it would be two years before Bundesliga football was seen at Dortmund’s new home, and Borussia were not even involved…

Watch: A closer look at the Signal Iduna Park

The match in April 1976 in fact saw  Bochum host  Schalke  while their ground was under construction, meaning a Royal Blue player – Erwin Kremers – holds the honour of scoring the first Bundesliga goal at the Westfalenstadion. Dortmund had been relegated from the Bundesliga while their new home was being built in 1972 and would not return to the top flight until 1976/77.

The stadium was expanded during the 1990s with the addition of another tier, taking the total capacity up to 68,600 and creating a 24,454-capacity standing terrace in the south stand. The largest of its kind in Europe, this imposing sight of almost 25,000 fans all wearing Dortmund colours has given rise to the famed Gelbe Wand – the Yellow Wall.

In 2001, the ground hosted the final of the UEFA Cup between Liverpool and Alaves, after which the stadium underwent its final major expansion, up to almost 83,000. This third phase also included the addition of the iconic yellow pylons on the exterior. With the World Cup returning to Germany in 2006, the country’s largest stadium underwent further improvements, reducing the capacity by around 1,500. The Signal Iduna Park hosted six matches in 2006, including Germany’s 2-0 semi-final defeat to eventual champions Italy. Through a combination of sitting and standing, the maximum number of spectators now totals 81,365.

At the start of 2021/22, the UEFA Executive Committee also approved a request from Dortmund to offer fans standing tickets at European games. Capacity had been limited to 66,099 in previous years, but the new safe standing areas mean that BVB can now call on the full might of the Signal Iduna Park and a packed-out Yellow Wall for their continental contests.

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By car: Lying just to the south of Dortmund, the Signal Iduna Park is easily accessible from all directions thanks to Germany’s impressive Autobahn network. The A40/B1 provides access from the west or east, while the A54 serves those coming in from the south as well as the north through the city.

Parking:  Germany’s largest stadium needs a large car park, and there are over 10,000 spaces available around the Signal Iduna Park. Spaces can be reserved in advance for the A8 car park, while there is also a shuttle bus that runs from the university car park on Otto-Hahn-Straße direct to the stadium.

By train: Long-distance ICE trains regularly serve Dortmund Hauptbahnhof (central station) from the east and south. IC services also arrive from northern destinations. From Hauptbahnhof there are local trains that go to the Signal Iduna Park station or you can use the U-Bahn to Westfalenhalle or Stadion . The cost of using public transport within the city is included in matchday tickets, but this does not include ICE/IC services.

While there may be space for over 81,000 fans inside the Signal Iduna Park, getting a ticket to experience the intense atmosphere first hand is competitive. Tickets sell like hot cakes and you need to be quick, but there is also a service whereby fans with tickets who cannot attend a game will sell back their ticket for others to enjoy.

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Merchandise

There are a number of fan shops spread across Dortmund, but at over 2,000 m², the BVB-FanWelt at the Signal Iduna Park is by far the largest. From a ball pit themed around mascot Emma the bee to a mini pitch to show off, this is more than simply a shop to pick up your BVB essentials. And when you’re done looking through thousands of products, you can even have a rest at the in-house café. The store is open from 10am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday. On matchdays it is open until an hour after the game finishes, while on Sundays there are specific opening hours depending on the kick-off time.

There are tours to suit anyone wishing to visit the Signal Iduna Park. From an express 60-minute look through the changing rooms and behind-the-scenes action to a two-hour jolly including lunch or private group tours. The cost of these visits also includes access to the Borusseum – or Borussia Museum – to learn more about the history of one of the Bundesliga’s most successful clubs. Tours are available Monday to Friday except on matchdays and public holidays. Click here for further information on Signal Iduna Park tours.

Did you know?

The official opening match at the Westfalenstadion was a friendly between BVB and local rivals Schalke on 2 April 1974, which the visitors from Gelsenkirchen won 3-0. However, there was a warm-up match prior to that game between the women’s teams of TBV Mengede and VfB Waltrop. The first-ever goal scored at the stadium was therefore netted by Margarethe Schäferhoff for Mengede in the 18th minute.

Borussia's first competitive fixture at their new home was on 7 April 1974 with a goalless draw against Bayer Uerdingen in the second division.

It was then two years until the first Bundesliga game at the new stadium, with the aforementioned clash between Bochum and Schalke on 2 April 1976. BVB's first top-flight fixture at the Westfalenstadion was a 2-1 win over Saarbrücken on 21 August 1976.

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Access & Parking

All the information on how to get to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK has been bundled separately and can be found here . Over 10,000 paid parking spaces are available around SIGNAL IDUNA PARK and the Messezentrum Westfalenhallen.More parking facilities can also be found at the TU Dortmund University from where free shuttle buses operate between the campus and stadium. Those who prefer to come by bike will find lots of useful information on the ADFC website.

Before you enter the ground and the barcode on your ticket is scanned at the turnstiles, you have to undergo a short security check where you and your bag are checked for dangerous objects. These include, among other things, bottles, laser pointers, fireworks and of course weapons of any kind. All details can be found in the stadium regulations . 

Payment system

In the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK you can make cashless payments at all stationary sales stands with a corresponding debit or credit card and even with Apple Pay and Google Pay. In addition, the "BVB-Stadiondeckel " BVB is accepted and (at some kiosks) cash.

For fans who want to support the visiting team, the blocks on the northern stand and in the north-east corner are best suited. The blocks 60 and 61 on the northern stand are standing room only.

Family block

The REWE family block in the north-west corner is best suited for the youngest BVB fans. There is a strict smoking ban and children up to 14 years are offered particularly favourable prices. Regular activities like fan face painting, shooting practice and appearances by BVB mascot Emma make the family block the perfect child-friendly experience.

On Bundesliga matchdays, Germany’s biggest football stadium offers space for 81,365 people, 24,454 of which are standing on the Südtribüne , Europe’s largest terrace for standing spectators. You can find more information about the distribution of places in our block plan . Since no standing room is permitted for international fixtures, the respective areas will be seated as well reducing the overall capacity to 66,099.

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Sie sind als Fan live bei einem Spiel dabei? Oder während des Turniers in der Stadt? Hier sind Tipps, was Sie neben dem Stadion noch sehen sollten – bezogen auf Fußball und darüber hinaus.

Dortmund ist einer der zehn Austragungsorte der Fußball-EM. Fans aus Italien , Albanien , der Türkei , Georgien, Portugal , Frankreich und Polen werden hier die Spiele ihrer Teams verfolgen. Hinzu kommen ein Achtelfinale und ein Halbfinale.

Ob Sie für eines der Spiele oder während des Turniers einfach so in Dortmund sind: Was gibt es hier aus Fan-Sicht zu erleben? Wo herrscht abseits des Stadions EM-Atmosphäre? Und was wird außer Fußball noch geboten? TRAVELBOOK hat die wichtigsten Tipps.

Tipps für Dortmund zur Fußball-EM – Übersicht

Public viewing, pilgerorte für fußballfans, erleben abseits vom fußball.

Auf dem Friedensplatz in der Innenstadt von Dortmund ist während der Fußball-EM eine Fanzone eingerichtet. Dort kann man selbst gegen den Ball treten, lokalen Bands und DJs zuhören und Spiele live auf Leinwänden verfolgen. In dem Areal haben rund 6000 Menschen Platz.

Ausgewählte Partien, darunter alle EM-Spiele in Dortmund, alle Spiele der deutschen Mannschaft und das Finale, werden auch beim Public Viewing im Westfalenpark übertragen. Dort haben bis zu 25 000 Fans vor einer 144 Quadratmeter großen Leinwand Platz.

Das EM-Stadion, in dem sonst Borussia Dortmund spielt, liegt im Südwesten der Stadt und fasst zur Europameisterschaft 62.000 Zuschauer. Vom Hauptbahnhof fährt die U45 an den Spieltagen bis zur Haltestelle Stadion, weitere U-Bahn-Optionen sind die U42 bis zur Station Theodor-Fliedner-Heim oder die U46 bis zur Station Westfalenhallen. Oder man fährt mit dem Regionalzug vom Hauptbahnhof zum Bahnhof Signal-Iduna-Park.

Signal Iduna Park heißt das Stadion offiziell, von der Uefa wird es zum Turnier als BVB Stadion Dortmund gelistet.

Autoparkplätze gibt es in Stadionnähe, die Tickets dafür müssen allerdings im Voraus des jeweiligen EM-Spiels gebucht werden und kosten in der Regel 24 Euro. Dortmund hat auch eine Reihe kostenfreier Park-and-Ride-Parkplätze , wo das Auto gratis abgestellt werden kann. Von dort geht es dann mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln weiter.

Der Originalball vom WM-Finale 1954 („Aus dem Hintergrund müsste Rahn schießen … “), die Lostrommel für die DFB-Pokal-Partien, Meisterschaftstrophäen, legendäre Trikots und vieles mehr: Das Deutsche Fußballmuseum mit seinen 1600 Exponaten ist ein Kulturtempel nach dem Geschmack von Fans des runden Leders. Es liegt gleich beim Hauptbahnhof.

Dortmund, das ist vor allem auch der BVB. Der „Ballspiel-Verein Borussia“ wurden 1909 gegründet. Zwar gibt es das Restaurant „Zum Wildschütz“ in der Oesterholzstraße 60, nordöstlich der Innenstadt, längst nicht mehr, aber eine Gedenktafel erinnert an die Gründung an diesem Ort. Von dort sind es nur wenige Schritte zum Borsigplatz, auf dem der BVB mit seinen Fans gewonnene Titel feiert – eben wegen der Nähe dieses Platzes zum Gründungsort ihres Vereins. In einem Fan-Lied heißt es auch: „Wir sind alle am Borsigplatz geboren …“.

Selbst wenn man kein Spiel besucht, lohnt ein Abstecher in den Signal-Iduna-Park – von vielen auch Westfalenstadion genannt. Stadionführungen lassen sich online buchen: Es geht in die Katakomben, an den Rasenrand und auf die berühmte Südtribüne, ehrfürchtig „Gelbe Wand“ genannt. Auf der größten Stehplatztribüne Europas drängen sich während Heimspielen des BVB knapp 25 000 Fans dicht an dicht.

Wer mehr über die Geschichte des BVB erfahren will, schaut im Borusseum im Signal-Iduna-Park vorbei. Während der EM ist das Vereinsmuseum allerdings nur an ausgewählten Tagen zu besichtigen und dann auch nur in Kombination mit einer Stadiontour.

EM-Austragungsort Die besten Reisetipps für München zur Fußball-EM

Unterschätzte Ruhrpott-Metropole 3 Locals zeigen ihre Tipps für Dortmund

Erst Jubel-Arena, dann (verlassene) Kostenfalle Was mit neuen WM-Stadien passiert, wenn der Ball nicht mehr rollt

Kunst und Kultur gibt es im Dortmunder U. Das weithin sichtbare Backsteinhochhaus mit ikonischem Riesen-U auf der Spitze gehörte zur Union-Brauerei. Die Bierbrauerei zog aber Anfang der 1990er-Jahre um. Heute bietet das Gebäude Raum für Ausstellungen, Konzerte, Filmvorführungen. Bier gibt es auch: Das Restaurant Brauturm wirbt mit gutbürgerlicher Küche sowie bayerischem und Dortmunder Bier – in 64 Meter Höhe.

Bei schönem Wetter lockt der Westfalenpark mit Parkeisenbahn, Seilbahn und diversen Spielplätzen – ein Tipp für Familien und alle, denen der Fußball-Trubel zu viel ist. Freunde der Botanik dürften an den Themengärten ihre Freude haben. Besonders hervor hebt der Park das Rosarium. In der Rosenanlage gibt es mehr als 3000 Sorten und Arten zu entdecken.

Der Ruhrpott steht für Bergbau, wenngleich die meisten Zechen längst stillgelegt sind. Das gilt auch für die Zeche Zollern, die heute Denkmal und Museum ist. Hier gibt es Einblicke in die raue Welt unter Tage. Das soll besonders im Montanium deutlich werden, wo Gerüche, Geräusche und Dunkelheit einen Eindruck in die Arbeitswelt der Bergleute geben sollen, wie das Museum schreibt. Dieser Museumsteil kann aber nur bei Führungen besucht werden.

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Dortmund ist einer der zehn Austragungsorte der Fußball-Europameisterschaft. Fans aus Italien, Albanien, der Türkei, Georgien, Portugal, Frankreich und Polen werden hier die Spiele ihrer Teams verfolgen. Hinzu kommen ein Achtelfinale und ein Halbfinale.

Ob Sie für eines der Spiele oder während des Turniers einfach so in Dortmund sind: Was gibt es hier aus Fan-Sicht zu erleben? Wo herrscht abseits des Stadions EM-Atmosphäre? Und was wird außer Fußball noch geboten? Hier sind Tipps:

- Public Viewing:

Auf dem Friedensplatz in der Innenstadt ist während der Europameisterschaft eine Fanzone eingerichtet. Dort kann man selbst gegen den Ball treten, lokalen Bands und DJs zuhören und Spiele live auf Leinwänden verfolgen. In dem Areal haben rund 6000 Menschen Platz.

Ausgewählte Partien, darunter alle EM-Spiele in Dortmund, alle Spiele der deutschen Mannschaft und das Finale, werden auch beim Public Viewing im Westfalenpark übertragen. Dort haben bis zu 25 000 Fans vor einer 144 Quadratmeter großen Leinwand Platz.

Das EM-Stadion, in dem sonst Borussia Dortmund spielt, liegt im Südwesten der Stadt und fasst zur Europameisterschaft 62 000 Zuschauer. Vom Hauptbahnhof fährt die U45 an den Spieltagen bis zur Haltestelle Stadion, weitere U-Bahn-Optionen sind die U42 bis zur Station Theodor-Fliedner-Heim oder die U46 bis zur Station Westfalenhallen. Oder man fährt mit dem Regionalzug vom Hauptbahnhof zum Bahnhof Signal-Iduna-Park.

Signal Iduna Park heißt das Stadion offiziell, von der Uefa wird es zum Turnier als BVB Stadion Dortmund gelistet.

Autoparkplätze gibt es in Stadionnähe, die Tickets dafür müssen allerdings im Voraus des jeweiligen EM-Spiels gebucht werden und kosten in der Regel 24 Euro. Dortmund hat auch eine Reihe kostenfreier Park-and-Ride-Parkplätze , wo das Auto gratis abgestellt werden kann. Von dort geht es dann mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln weiter.

- Pilgerorte für Fußballfans:

Der Originalball vom WM-Finale 1954 („Aus dem Hintergrund müsste Rahn schießen ... »), die Lostrommel für die DFB-Pokal-Partien, Meisterschaftstrophäen, legendäre Trikots und vieles mehr: Das Deutsche Fußballmuseum mit seinen 1600 Exponaten ist ein Kulturtempel nach dem Geschmack von Fans des runden Leders. Es liegt gleich beim Hauptbahnhof.

Dortmund, das ist vor allem auch der BVB. Der „Ballspiel-Verein Borussia“ wurden 1909 gegründet. Zwar gibt es das Restaurant „Zum Wildschütz“ in der Oesterholzstraße 60, nordöstlich der Innenstadt, längst nicht mehr, aber eine Gedenktafel erinnert an die Gründung an diesem Ort. Von dort sind es nur wenige Schritte zum Borsigplatz, auf dem der BVB mit seinen Fans gewonnene Titel feiert - eben wegen der Nähe dieses Platzes zum Gründungsort ihres Vereins. In einem Fanlied heißt es auch: „Wir sind alle am Borsigplatz geboren ...“.

Selbst wenn man kein Spiel besucht, lohnt ein Abstecher in den Signal-Iduna Park - von vielen auch Westfalenstadion genannt. Stadionführungen lassen sich online buchen: Es geht in die Katakomben, an den Rasenrand und auf die berühmte Südtribüne, ehrfürchtig „Gelbe Wand“ genannt. Auf der größten Stehplatztribüne Europas drängen sich während Heimspielen des BVB knapp 25 000 Fans dicht an dicht.

Wer mehr über die Geschichte des BVB erfahren will, schaut im Borusseum im Signal-Iduna-Park vorbei. Während der EM ist das Vereinsmuseum allerdings nur an ausgewählten Tagen zu besichtigen und dann auch nur in Kombination mit einer Stadiontour.

- Erleben abseits des runden Balls:

Kunst und Kultur gibt es im Dortmunder U. Das weithin sichtbare Backsteinhochhaus mit ikonischem Riesen-U auf der Spitze gehörte zur Union-Brauerei. Die Bierbrauerei zog aber Anfang der 1990er-Jahre um. Heute bietet das Gebäude Raum für Ausstellungen, Konzerte, Filmvorführungen. Bier gibt es auch: Das Restaurant Brauturm wirbt mit gutbürgerlicher Küche sowie bayerischem und Dortmunder Bier - in 64 Meter Höhe.

Bei schönem Wetter lockt der Westfalenpark mit Parkeisenbahn, Seilbahn und diversen Spielplätzen - ein Tipp für Familien und alle, denen der Fußball-Trubel zu viel ist. Freunde der Botanik dürften an den Themengärten ihre Freude haben. Besonders hervor hebt der Park das Rosarium. In der Rosenanlage gibt es mehr als 3000 Sorten und Arten zu entdecken.

Der Ruhrpott steht für Bergbau, wenngleich die meisten Zechen längst stillgelegt sind. Das gilt auch für die Zeche Zollern, die heute Denkmal und Museum ist. Hier gibt es Einblicke in die raue Welt unter Tage. Das soll besonders im Montanium deutlich werden, wo Gerüche, Geräusche und Dunkelheit einen Eindruck in die Arbeitswelt der Bergleute geben sollen, wie das Museum schreibt. Dieser Museumsteil kann aber nur bei Führungen besucht werden. (dpa)