How to get Borussia Dortmund tickets is a question that just about every football fan asks at one stage or another, with Signal Iduna Park one of the most iconic football grounds in the whole of Europe.
Westfalenstadion, as it's otherwise known, has built a reputation as one of the greatest stadiums in the world for its stunning atmosphere. Ranked at No.3 in FourFourTwo'sBest Stadiums in the World list, the stadium shakes with thousands of Dortmund fans forming the formidable Yellow Wall. Every year, without fail, it's one of the hottest Champions League tickets and best European football tickets around.
Signal Iduna Park holds 81,365 spectators for domestic fixtures, offering one of the most unforgettable experiences in the sport and a quintessentially German atmosphere. Whether you're looking to go for a game, a tour or just to get a photo from the outside, here's FourFourTwo's complete guide of how and where you can get tickets and visit the home of Die Schwarzgelben. It's simply one of the best football tickets in the world.
How to get Borussia Dortmund tickets for Signal Iduna Park AKA Westfalenstadion
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Mark White
“Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park has seen some incredible sights over the years – not least Johan Cruyff making a right melon of a Swedish defender with his eponymous 1974 turn. The atmosphere speaks for itself and if you can get in the Yellow Wall, that’s an opportunity that can’t be passed up. But one thing I would ask you to consider… have you thought of driving? It’s obviously a long, long way but might work out to be cheaper and doable over a day. And better for the environment, obviously.”
How to get Borussia Dortmund tickets
Fans mill outside Signal Iduna Park ahead of kick-off (Image credit: Daniel Kopatsch/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images)
Where can I buy Borussia Dortmund tickets?
Borussia Dortmund tickets are available to buy through BVB.de. These are extremely difficult to get, however.
The official hotline will sell tickets on matchday, starting at 8.30am. Please bear in mind that it's going to be very busy, it's an automated system available in German only and it's expensive if you phone from abroad. The number is +49 1805 309000. You can learn more here.
You can get tickets through third-party websites such as Seatwave, viagogo DE and viagogo UK. These are all frowned upon, though, as they're not good for fan culture – and you'll find tickets at extortionate prices.
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Finally, there are a number of addresses of sellers where you can get Dortmund tickets, which you can find here.
When do Borussia Dortmund tickets go on sale?
Usually, four to six weeks before a fixture.
It can range as to when tickets are put on sale by the club so be sure to check the website for whichever game you wish to attend and subscribe to notifications for when matches are on sale.
Do I need to become a member of Borussia Dortmund to get tickets?
No… but it certainly helps. Around 55,000 of Signal Iduna Park's 80,000-strong crowd are season ticket holders but there are plenty of ways to get tickets as listed above.
You can become a member for free on the official site, however.
Prices
Borussia Dortmund fans show their support prior to the Bundesliga derby against Schalke 04 (Image credit: Lars Baron/Getty Images)
How much do Borussia Dortmund tickets cost?
Tickets at Dortmund can range from anywhere between €18.50 to €70.
Dortmund have a full list of ticket prices for each game on their website.
Hospitality
Borussia Dortmund offer hospitality packages on selected matchdays at Signal Iduna Park (Image credit: Borussia Dortmund)
Is hospitality available at Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park?
Yes. Borussia Dortmund offer hospitality packages but due to high demand, they can only offer it on selected matchdays.
Do Borussia Dormtund offer stadium tours at Signal Iduna Park?
Yes. Dortmund offer full experiences to visit the stadium on non-matchdays, available through their official site.
Location
How do I get to Signal Iduna Park?
Situated in the south of Dortmund, there are plenty of ways to get to Signal Iduna Park.
If you are travelling by car, you will need the following junctions:
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
There's a shuttle service that leaves from the university campus – if you want to use that, park in the Otto-Hahn-Strasse car park.
You can travel by train, too. There are hourly ICE connections from the east (Berlin, Wolfsburg, Hanover, Bielefeld) and south (Mainz, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and Munich), with hourly IC connections from the north (Hamburg and Bremen). From the main train station, either take the regional train to Signal Iduna Park station or the underground to Westfalenhalle/Stadion.
Parking
Does Signal Iduna Park have parking?
Yes, there is plenty of car parking available.
There are more than 10,000 payable parking spaces available for use in the area around the stadium and Westfalenhalle, so you won't be lost for somewhere to leave the car.
Yes, there are plenty of hotels situated around Signal Iduna Park.
The Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund has an 8.2 on Booking.com and is situated 0.4 miles away from the stadium. There is free WiFi, private parking, key card access, pets are allowed and there rooms with baths.
Flights
How can I book flights to Dortmund?
Expedia is the best place to book flights to Dortmund. If you're looking to leave from London, flights tend to go from London City Airport.
On Expedia, returns from London City Airport to Dortmund range from around £150-200 during the autumn – but this can drop to £100-150, come the New Year.
Westfalenstadion. Originally built to host games at the 1974 World Cup, the ground was the scene of Johan Cruyff's iconic turn and was later changed to Signal Iduna Park due to sponsorship.
In UEFA competitions, the ground is referred to as 'BVB Stadion Dortmund'.
How steep is the Yellow Wall?
Just below the roof, it's 37 degrees. German publication Der Spiegel once referred to the stadium's iconic kop end as "like a ski jump".
What capacity is the Yellow Wall?
25,000 can fit in the stadium's southern stand.
Signal Iduna Park has a a league capacity of 81,365 (standing and seated) and an international capacity of 65,829 (seated only).
What does BVB mean?
BVB stands for Ballspiel-Verein Borussia, which means Borussia club for ball games. The full club name is "BV Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund", with the "09" short for 1909, the year of the club's foundation.
Why is the Dortmund stadium so special?
Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park has a combination of design and atmosphere that creates a cauldron of noise within the ground. The Yellow Wall's south stand is designed to amplify sound with 25,000 fans towering over the goal, while the closed corners and roof make for good acoustics. Furthermore, the culture of the club – and German football more generally – means that the passion has been kept within the Dortmund crowd, with few tourists going to games.
“To exit the dark tunnel and come out into the stadium is to be reborn,” ex-Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp once said of the stadium. "You come out and the stadium explodes: out of the darkness and into the light. You look to your left and it looks like 150,000 people are standing there, going crazy."
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
