MHPArena (Neckarstadion / Stuttgart Arena)

Ticketing, car parks, insider tips, advice... All practical information, insider tips and advice about the MHP Arena, VfB Stuttgart's stadium.

Formerly "Mercedes Benz Arena / MBA", "Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion" or "Neckarstadion". The stadium has been rebuilt 7 times.

🏟️ Stuttgart's stadium features a unique roof design, making it easily recognisable.

🏆 It hosted matches during the 1974 World Cup, the 1988 European Championship, the 1998 European Cup final, the 2006 World Cup, and also hosted matches during Euro 2024.

Events and concerts also take place in this multi-purpose arena.

How to buy tickets for Stuttgart matches at the MHP Arena?

🎟️ Stuttgart match tickets are available through the club's online ticket office (accessible via the official ticketing button below).

🪪 Ticket sales generally open 2-3 weeks before the match. Depending on the club's current situation (performance, European season) sales may be reserved for members only.

🔒 For major fixtures (derbies, big games) you must be a member to access ticket sales.

 

Is there ticket resale?

🔄 Yes, season ticket holders can resell their tickets through Stuttgart's online ticket office. Access to resold tickets follows the same conditions as ticket sales (for example, if sales are reserved for members, access to resold tickets is also reserved for members).

 

What are Stuttgart's big matches (derbies, top fixtures...)?

⚔️ Stuttgart has two main derbies: the Stadtderby against the other city club Stuttgarter Kickers and the Baden-Württemberg-Derby against Karlsruhe.

Stuttgart also has rivalries with Bayern Munich (Südderby), Hertha Berlin (due to Berlin's friendship with Karlsruhe) and Freiburg (another regional club). Heidenheim and Ulm are also fixtures with strong supporter mobilisation.

🤝 Stuttgart supporters maintain friendships with those of Kaiserslautern and Reutlingen, as well as AS Saint-Étienne and Cesena internationally.

How to get to the MHP Arena by public transport?

From the city centre or railway station,

 

Towards entrance C :

🚅 Train S-Bahn line S1 to "NeckarPark" stop (terminus) then 10 minutes' walk.

 

Towards entrances A and B :

🚇 Metro "NeckarPark" station: line U1 - special U11 line for major events - line U13 to Wilhelmsplatz stop in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.

🚍 Bus 56 from Bad Cannstatt railway station to Neckarpark stop (daily 8:30am to 10pm).

How to get to the MHP Arena in Stuttgart?

Traffic can be complicated on matchdays, so using public transport is recommended.

🚗 by car,

Please note that the stadium is located in an environmental zone, so you'll need to display a "grüne Umwelt-plakette" sticker.

 

What car parks are available near the MHP Arena in Stuttgart?

🅿️ There are no bookable car parks. However, car park P10 is open to the public on a first come, first served basis, with parking typically costing €8, payable in cash upon arrival. Several thousand spaces are available. Upon exit, you'll be directed towards the motorway. Please note this car park is not available during the Volkfest and spring festival.

 

🅿️+R : To reduce costs and ensure smooth travel (avoiding traffic jams), we recommend parking at park and ride facilities on the city outskirts and finishing by public transport.

P+R car parks are available outside the environmental zone at the train stations of Plochingen, Waiblingen, Backnang, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Leonberg, Goldberg, Herrenberg, Gärtringen and Leinfelden.

🗺️ Find behind this link all of Stuttgart's P+R car parks.

 

🅿️ Otherwise, we recommend these alternative car parks:

• In the Bad Cannstatt and Ostheim districts (residential areas) and walk 15 to 30 minutes.
• Q-Park Cannstatter Carré can be reserved in advance here. It is located 20 minutes' walk from the stadium.

 

What other transport options are available to get to the MHP Arena?

🚅 by train,

Access to the stadium by public transport from the railway station. Neckarpark station is located next to the stadium – Bad Cannstatt station is 15 minutes' walk from the stadium.

 

🚲 by bike,

300 free bike parking spaces are available for certain matches in Daimler AG's P5 car park (Neckarpark signposting).

 

🚕 by TAXI,

There are 2 drop-off locations near the stadium for taxis:

Entrances A & B: Leonore-Volz-Straße
Entrance C: towards car park P6
Taxi services available in Stuttgart include Uber, Bolt and Freenow.

 

🛴 by electric scooter,

Various free-floating electric scooter (or e-bike) rental companies are available in Stuttgart: Bolt, Tier, Voi

⚠️ Pay close attention to the parking zone upon arrival (large areas are designated no-parking zones for scooters).

 

How to travel to Stuttgart?

✈️ by plane,

 There is a major airport in Stuttgart: Stuttgart International Airport (STR).

From France, there are direct flights to Stuttgart from Paris, Bordeaux and Nice.

The airport is 30 minutes from the city centre by S-Bahn train. This train also goes to Bad Cannstatt station.

🚇 Lines S2 / S3 / U6 run direct to the station (city centre).

 

🚅 by train,

From France, many trains easily reach Stuttgart: direct trains from Strasbourg or Paris, with connections at Frankfurt/Mannheim/Karlsruhe from Marseille, Lyon, Strasbourg or Paris...

Be sure to check trains via SNCF but also on the Deutsche Bahn website (the German railway company). Prices can sometimes be more competitive on the DB website.

 

🚌 Long-distance buses are a practical and economical option. FlixBus offers several regular connections to the city at affordable prices. Timetables and bookings available online by clicking here (affiliate link in support of Stadium Traveller)

 

🛏️ Where to stay in Stuttgart for a match at the MHP Arena? Our tips for budget accommodation.

🚆 Germany has an extremely comprehensive railway network.

🌙 Several trains (local, regional or national) run in the evening / at night.

Look for train lines that run late evening/night to stay in a nearby town or village.

IC, ICE (national trains similar to TGV) and night trains run at all times, and you can also find long-distance routes this way.

 

Another option to find accommodation in Stuttgart?

🛏️ Book your accommodation near the stadium with just a few clicks thanks to our partner Booking.com, the reference for online hotel booking. By using this affiliate link, you support Stadium Traveller at no extra cost to you.

You can also check availability with our other partner, Hotels.com by clicking here. (also an affiliate link)

With Hostelworld.com, for tighter budgets and those who enjoy sharing, find here a selection of hostels (affiliate link in support of Stadium Traveller)

 

Is there a baggage storage facility at the stadium?

🛅 Lockers/baggage storage are available in front of the stadium.

 

👀 What to see / What to do in Stuttgart?

Stuttgart, a city of many facets.

You'll enjoy its historic old town, Königsbau Passagen, the Altes Schloss, the Neues Schloss, Schlossplatz, its Markthalle (covered market)...or the historic Bad Cannstatt district.

The Fernsehturm offers a unique viewpoint, as does the Grabkapelle, Santiago-de-Chile-Platz or the "Tschechen & Söhne" beer garden located on the Karlshöhe ridge.

Car enthusiasts won't want to miss the Mercedes Benz Museum (Tickets here at GetYourGuide, affiliate link) or the Porsche Museum, while others may prefer the Wilhelma zoo (Tickets here at GetYourGuide, affiliate link) 🐾

You can also shop on Königstrasse.

🏰 Worth noting: In the region you'll find the magnificent "Palace of Wonders" (or Residenzschloss) in Ludwigsburg.

 

We've marked a number of points of interest on the map below for guidance; prepare your visits using the city's tourism websites.

 

🏟️ Groundhopping: what other stadiums are near the MHP Arena?

Locally in Stuttgart there is Stuttgarter Kickers at the Gazi-stadion auf der Waldau.

Otherwise, Ulm (Donaustadion) and Heidenheim (Voith Arena) are local clubs that can be easily accessed from Stuttgart.

Karlsruhe (BBBank Wildparkstadion), Mannheim (Carl Benz Stadion) and Frankfurt (Deutsche Bank Park) can easily be reached by train from Stuttgart.