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Fan Festival
The Fan Festival takes over Marktplatz in central Leipzig from 25 to 27 May for three days of football fun. Here's how to join the festivities ā¬ļø
š” Key details
šMarktplatz
šļø Opening hoursĀ
Monday 25 May: 10:00 to 20:00 (Family Day š„³)
Tuesday 26 May: 10:00 to 22:00
Wednesday 27 May: 10:00 to 21:00
šļø Entry is freeĀ and open to everyone!
š¤ The Fan Festival is a neutral site, so expect to meet fans and supporters from both teams.
š„³ What to expect
Hereās a quick look at the activities for this yearās Fan Festival:
š Get up close and snap a photo with the official Conference League trophy
š Show your skills and try out football challenges
ā½ļø Watch UEFA legends play on the 5-a-side pitch
š¤³ Snap a selfie in front of the giant trophy display and team backdrops
š„ Enjoy a range of food and drink options
š« Take part in UEFAās 'Get Trained Save Lives' CPR training
š¶ Feel the festival atmosphere withĀ live sets from DJs and artistsļ»æ
š§£ Visit the official shop
Browse an extensive selection of exclusive event merchandise and official club gear, from caps and tees to scarves, bags, and accessories.Ā You'llĀ alsoĀ haveĀ the chance to win 2 ticketsĀ toĀ theĀ final!Ā
āļø Partner activations
Enjoy games and giveaways courtesy of our partners
PutĀ your skills to the test withĀ Betano'sĀ immersive 'Goal 3D' challenge! Step up and see if you can score past an AI goalkeeper.Ā Big prizes on offer for the top scorers, including premium tickets to theĀ final, a games console and more. Open to all fans aged 18 and over.
Head to theĀ DecathlonĀ lab and step into the world ofĀ footballĀ design. Test the ball's quality andĀ discover theĀ cutting-edgeĀ technologiesĀ featured in the official UEFA Conference League match ball.
JoinĀ FlixBusĀ andĀ FlixTrainĀ for good vibes and games, from racingĀ miniĀ busesĀ to train seat roulette. Awesome prizes like limited-edition gear, free rides and even match tickets are up for grabs.
PutĀ your football skills to the test withĀ LaufennāsĀ RobokeeperĀ challenge.
RefreshĀ and recharge withĀ Lidl. Lidl Plus members can pick up smoothies from the Fresh Bar and fruit salads from Fresh Bikes, while an interactive pinball game is open to everyone. Lock in, launch the ball and receive a Lidl bag for playing. Plus,Ā you'llĀ be entered intoĀ aĀ digital raffle for a chance to winĀ finalĀ tickets.
CreateĀ your ownĀ ToppsĀ Chrome-style card, explore rare card collections and trade with fans! Plus, you can watch live box breaks on the officialĀ stage, andĀ test your skills at the Topps skill stations to take home a personalized MatchĀ AttaxĀ card featuring your own stats.Ā
š§ Getting to the Fan Festival
š¶āāļøMarktplatzĀ is easy to reach on foot.Ā It'sĀ locatedĀ in the heart of the city centre and is a 10-15-minute walk from Leipzig Main Station.
š The square is also served by an underground S-Bahn station and a bus stop.Ā
š If youāre coming by car, convenient Park + Ride options are available. There are also several car parks in the cityĀ centre.Ā
š¤ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the Fan Festival is open to all ages. However, we recommend underage attendees are accompanied by an adult.
Cash and cards are accepted at concession stands at the Fan Festival. The official UEFA Conference League shop is cardĀ or mobile paymentsĀ only.Ā Ā
For the safety of all attendees, please avoid bringing items to the Fan Festival that are deemed illegal or unsafe. Prohibited items include:
- Firearms, knives of any kind, and any other bladed, pointed, or weapons of any kind
- Saws, axes, hatchets and dangerous tools or objects of any kind
- Laser pointers or other devices with a blinding effect
- Fireworks, sparklers, and other pyrotechnic items, as well as flammable liquids and gases
- Flagpoles or banner poles longer than 1.0 m and/or with a diameter or edge length exceeding 10 mm
- Mechanically and electrically powered noise-making devices, as well as musical instruments, vuvuzelas, and megaphones
- Illegal drugs
- Animals, with the exception of service dog
- Food or drink, including alcohol
- Scooters, Segways or bicycles
- Drones
- Glass
- Racist, sexist, homophobic, and other discriminatory remarks
- Promotional or commercial materials
Read the full rules and regulations put in place by the City of Leipzig.
Yes, the awareness team from reflect.awareness will be on site at the Fan Festival. They support people who experience discrimination, boundary violations, or other distressing situations. You can also approach the team if you simply need time to calm down or are unsure how to assess a situation.
You can approach the awareness team for yourself or for someone else. The team will be moving around the Fan Festival area and can also be found at Safer Space on Marktplatz. Alternatively, you can contact the team by calling +49 152 5936 0880.
The awareness team wears pink vests with reflect.awareness printed on them. Additional supporters wear white buttons and can help you get in touch with the team.
If you have accessible needs, pleaseĀ check our Accessibility pageĀ for more information.Ā