Red Bull Arena Seating Guide
Where to sit & the best seats
“Die Red Bull Arena” · “Zentralstadion”
Where to sit at Red Bull Arena
Haupttribüne, central
On the halfway line, covered and elevated over the compact pitch.
Gegentribüne
A central side view for less than the main stand.
Home Kurve
RB Leipzig’s standing terrace, the loudest and most colourful part of the arena.
Back rows of the upper tier
The highest seats sit back from the far goal, though the compact bowl keeps distances modest.
About Red Bull Arena
Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena holds around 47,000 and is the home of RB Leipzig, built within the earthworks of the former Zentralstadion. The club’s most vocal supporters gather in the standing Kurve behind one goal, with the main grandstand (Haupttribüne) on one side, the Gegentribüne opposite and premium seating centrally. The compact bowl and covered roof make for good, close sightlines, and central Haupttribüne seats give the best all-round view. Approaching over the footbridges above the old embankment is part of the experience.
A modern all-seater arena built inside the vast earthen embankment of the old 1950s Zentralstadion, so fans cross footbridges over the grassed rampart and descend into the bowl. A lightweight cantilever roof covers the seating, and the compact two-tier design keeps sightlines tight and close.
Red Bull Arena in photos
4 outside · 3 inside the venue
Seating map
This is the map used for ticket sales at Red Bull Arena. Exact configuration varies by event.
How the venue is set up
Bundesliga / domestic football
Around 47,000 with a home standing terrace behind one goal and a segregated away block in a corner.
European / international matches
Standing areas convert to seats for UEFA and international fixtures, slightly reducing capacity, with a designated visiting-fan section.
Concerts / other events
The bowl hosts concerts and events with a stage at one end and standing on the pitch; it staged matches at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2024.
Seating levels explained
HaupttribüneOber-/Unterrang (main side)
The main grandstand with the halfway line, dugouts, tunnel and premium and press facilities.
Pros: Best central sightlines and roof cover.
Cons: The most expensive tier.
GegentribüneOber-/Unterrang (opposite side)
The side stand facing the main stand.
Pros: Central side view for less than the Haupttribüne.
Cons: Faces the dugouts rather than housing them.
HeimkurveKurve (home)
The home standing terrace behind one goal, home to RB Leipzig’s loudest support.
Pros: The best atmosphere in a compact, close bowl.
Cons: Standing for domestic games and a behind-goal angle.
GästekurveKurve (opposite)
The other end, home support with the away allocation in a corner.
Pros: Cheaper behind-goal seats close to the pitch.
Cons: Behind-goal sightline and proximity to visiting fans.
Best seats at Red Bull Arena
Best overall view
Haupttribüne, central
On the halfway line, covered and elevated over the compact pitch.
Best value
Gegentribüne
A central side view for less than the main stand.
Best atmosphere
Home Kurve
RB Leipzig’s standing terrace, the loudest and most colourful part of the arena.
With kids / calm
Upper Gegentribüne
Seated, full-pitch view away from the standing terrace.
Neutral / photographer
Upper Haupttribüne
High central angle over a tight bowl captures the whole pitch.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall view | Haupttribüne, central | On the halfway line, covered and elevated over the compact pitch. |
| Best value | Gegentribüne | A central side view for less than the main stand. |
| Best atmosphere | Home Kurve | RB Leipzig’s standing terrace, the loudest and most colourful part of the arena. |
| With kids / calm | Upper Gegentribüne | Seated, full-pitch view away from the standing terrace. |
| Neutral / photographer | Upper Haupttribüne | High central angle over a tight bowl captures the whole pitch. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Back rows of the upper tier: The highest seats sit back from the far goal, though the compact bowl keeps distances modest.
Front of the behind-goal blocks: Low angle behind the net obscures far-end play.
Corners near the away segregation: Buffer zones and a quieter atmosphere on the visiting-fan boundary.
Some lower rows near the roof front: Wind-driven rain can reach seats near the open edge of the canopy.
Accessibility & companion seating
The modern arena offers wheelchair and companion positions with step-free access, lifts and accessible facilities, bookable in advance through RB Leipzig’s ticket office. Accessible parking and assistance are available on request.
Where: Wheelchair spaces are placed around the lower tier including central and behind-goal positions.
Upcoming events at Red Bull Arena
New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 · MLS
New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 · MLS
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 · MLS
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · MLS
Iron Maiden-Harrison, NJ, USA
Sat, 5 Sept 2026 · Concerts
Iron Maiden-Harrison, NJ, USA
Sun, 6 Sept 2026 · Concerts
New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City SC
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · MLS
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 · MLS
Getting there
Transport
It is a short walk northwest of the city centre; the Sportforum stop on tram lines 3, 7 and 15 is right by the arena, and it is walkable from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof in about 20 minutes. Parking is limited around the sports park, so the tram or walking is easiest.
The area
The arena sits in the Sportforum sports park just west of the centre, ringed by the old Zentralstadion embankment and close to the Cottaweg and the Elster floodplain. It is a green, self-contained sports zone within easy reach of the city.
Red Bull Arena · Leipzig, Germany
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity?
The Red Bull Arena holds about 47,000, with a home standing terrace for domestic matches that converts to seats for internationals.
Where do the ultras sit?
RB Leipzig’s loudest supporters gather in the standing Kurve behind one goal.
Are the seats covered?
Yes — the cantilever roof covers the seating, though a few lower rows near the front edge can catch driving rain.
Where do away fans sit?
Visiting supporters are given a segregated block in a corner near the opposite end.
Why do you walk over an embankment to get in?
The arena was built inside the earthen rampart of the old 1950s Zentralstadion, so fans cross footbridges over the grassed embankment to reach the bowl.
How do I get there?
Take a tram (lines 3, 7 or 15) to Sportforum, or walk about 20 minutes from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof.
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