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VIP
The following information applies to UEFA VIP guests only. If you have a regular match ticket or a hospitality ticket, please refer to the other pages in the Event Guide.
Welcome to the 2026 UEFA Conference League final!
It’s our pleasure to welcome you to Leipzig Stadium for the 2026 UEFA Conference League final. To complement the action on the pitch, your VIP experience includes the most coveted seats in the house, a range of culinary delights and exceptional service throughout. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the matchday, from the VIP stadium schedule to key stadium rules.
VIP schedule
18:00 – UEFA VIP Lounge opens and food and drink service begins
20:30 – Time to take your seats
20:45 – Opening ceremony
21:00 – Kick-off
21:45 – Enjoy more food and drink during half-time
Final whistle – The VIP Lounge will remain open for 90 minutes after the final whistle
All times are local (CEST)
Esteemed guest,
Welcome to Leipzig for the UEFA Conference League final.
In a city where rich heritage and modern energy stand side by side, a competition defined by ambition and possibility reaches its defining moment.
Under the lights of Leipzig Stadium, two teams arrive at the end of an extraordinary journey, with history waiting to be written. Since its inception, this competition has offered something rare and powerful – a platform for new stories to be written, for dreams to become reality and for ambition to be rewarded.
We wish you a wonderful evening filled with emotion and celebration of football, as Leipzig hosts another memorable chapter in the history of European football.
Your exclusive experience begins now.
With warm regards,
Aleksander Čeferin
UEFA president
💡 Key details
🎫 All tickets are delivered digitally through the UEFA VIP Pass app. Please download the app on iOS or Android before heading to the stadium to access your ticket(s).
👔 The dress code for the UEFA VIP Lounge is business attire, such as a formal, classic suit and tie and formal dresses. Please refrain from wearing jeans, trainers or football apparel.
✅ A small power bank, no larger than your phone, is allowed inside the stadium.
🎒Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted in the stadium. Please leave large bags at home or in your hotel.
🤝 The minimum age to enter the UEFA VIP Lounge is 16 years old.
🚭 Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products, is not permitted in the stadium, including hospitality areas.
⬇️ Check the list of prohibited items in the stadium rules so you don’t accidentally bring anything that is not permitted, such as professional cameras, food and drink.
🏟️ At the stadium
🚶♀️ Enter the stadium via the VIP entrance, located on the south-east side of the stadium on Am Sportforum street.
👋 Collect your UEFA VIP Lounge pass from the VIP Welcome Zone.
📍The UEFA VIP Lounge is located on Level 5.
🍽️ Enjoy a continuous drink service and a wide variety of delicious local and international dishes.
⚽️ For the match, take your allocated seat in the VIP tribune.
🍿 Light bites and drinks are served at half-time and after the match.
🛜 WiFi is available.
📺 A TV feed is available before, during and after the match.
🧥 A cloakroom is available in the UEFA VIP Lounge on Level 5.
🕑 The VIP Lounge will remain open for 90 minutes after the final whistle.
🧭 Travel to the stadium
For more information on the recommended routes to the stadium, please visit our Travel page.
🅿️ Parking
If you have a UEFA VIP Parking Pass, your designated car park is P3. We recommend printing the pass and scanning the QR code for directions to your assigned car park. Please do not drive to the stadium without a parking pass. Only cars with one can pass through the traffic perimeter. If you require a parking pass, please apply for one via guestmanagement@uefa.ch.
🚕 Taxi
Travelling by taxi to the stadium is not recommended due to considerable traffic restrictions in place near the stadium. If you do choose to take a taxi, please note the closest official drop-off point to the VIP entrance is at Willmar-Schwabe-Straße 2-4.
ℹ️ If you have accessible needs, check our Accessibility page for more information.
🙋♂️ Help and support
Our guest hosts will be on hand to offer assistance and support during your time at the final. You’re always welcome to speak to the team at the welcome desk or in the VIP Lounge. They will be happy to help! If you have any questions before matchday, please contact guestmanagement@uefa.ch.