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Leipzig Stadium
The 2026 UEFA Conference League final will take place at Leipzig Stadium on Wednesday 27 May. Hereās your guide to the venue, including key timings and important stadium rules ā¬ļø
ā½ Home to RB Leipzig
šļø Matchday capacity: 39,700
ā Key timings
š 18:00: Stadium gates open
š£ 20:45: Opening ceremony
š 21:00: Kick-off
All times are local (CEST)
šØ Stadium rules
ā¹ļø Keep in mind that stadium rules for the UEFA Conference League final may differ from the usual regulations at Leipzig Stadium.
ā The following items are allowed inside the stadium
š A small power bank, no larger than your phone
š Flags or banners that are a maximum of 2 m x 1.5 m
š Flagpoles that are a maximum of 1 m long and 1 cm in diameter
ā¹ļø It's highly recommended to bring your valid form of ID (either a passport or national ID card) with you on matchday. You'll need to present it at the Ticketing Centre should you experience issues with your match ticket.
š« The following items are prohibited inside the stadium
ā Bags larger than A4
ā Professional cameras, video cameras and sound recording equipment
ā Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products
ā Bottles and food (except items required on medical grounds)
ā¬ļø Check the full list of prohibited items and all venue regulations by downloading our stadium rules.
šļø At the stadium
All ticketsĀ areĀ mobile and will be delivered on theĀ UEFA Mobile Tickets appĀ a few days before the match.Ā If you have not yet installed the app,Ā we recommend doing so beforeĀ travellingĀ in order toĀ download your ticket.Ā For full information on how it works, please visit ourĀ ticketing FAQs.Ā
šYou can enjoy a wide range of tasty dishes at Leipzig Stadium, including pizzas,Ā crĆŖpesĀ andĀ German classics like bratwurst and currywurst.Ā Ā
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š„ There are plenty of delicious vegetarian and vegan options available throughout the stadium, too.Ā
š» Soft drinks andĀ beerĀ are served inside the stadium.
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š„¤ Leipzig Stadium has a reusable cup deposit system. Bring your cup back to reclaim your deposit, or choose to donate your deposit fee to the UEFA Foundation.
GrabĀ yourĀ snacks, drinks and merchandise using card or mobile payments. CashĀ isn'tĀ acceptedĀ in the stadium.
Find a wide range of UEFA Conference League merchandise at four shops inside the stadium and at an additional outlet located just to the south of the stadium on the Festwiese.
Stock up on all your favourite event merchandise and club gear, including T-shirts, scarves, caps and collectible accessories such as keychains and pins.
šAll shops inside the stadium are located on Level 5.
š Shops inside the stadium will open at 18:00 and close one hour after the final whistle.
Several UEFA Conference League partners will contribute to the pre-match excitement at the stadium with interactive activities and giveaways:
ā½ļø Head to the Decathlon pavilion in front of the stadium and take part in awesome live challenges.
š Refresh and refuel with fresh fruit and smoothies, courtesy of Lidl.
š Think youāve got game? Head to the FlixBus zone, score big and win exciting prizes.
š Complete your matchday look by picking up your Laufenn ultimate fan wig.
Partner activities, along with food and drink stands and an official merchandise shop, will open at 17:00 on the Festwiese, just south of the stadium.
š± Food carbon labellingĀ
UEFA and Just Eat Takeaway.com are here to help you make more sustainable food choices! Our menus are adjusted to be more sustainable, and all food items at the UEFA Conference LeagueĀ FinalĀ will be labelled with a carbon rating from A (very low emissions) to E (very high emissions), letting you know how you can easily help our planet through the food you choose.Ā
š¤ Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
š² Mobile tickets
If you experience issues with the UEFA Mobile Tickets app or your account, visit the Mobile Tickets FAQs.
If youāre unable to resolve your issues before arriving in Leipzig, you can head to the Ticketing Centre near the stadium. You will find opening hours and location here.
You will be asked to provide valid proof of ID (passport or national ID card).
ā Stadium entry
Gates will open at 18:00 for a 21:00 kick-off. We recommend arriving at the stadium 3 hours before the start of the match to allow sufficient time for ticket and security checks.
Yes, you must use the specific entrance listed on your mobile ticket. You can only enter the stadium via this entrance.
Re-entry is not permitted. If you choose to leave the stadium, you will not be allowed back in again.
YouāllĀ still be allowed to enter the stadiumĀ as long asĀ the security situation allows it. However, entrances may close at some point during the game and you may not beĀ permittedĀ entry.Ā Start your journey well in advance and allowĀ additionalĀ time for security and ticket checks.Ā Ā
There is no minimum age to attend the match but everyone must hold a valid match ticket to enter the stadium, regardless of their age.
Ticket holders under the age of 16 can only enter the stadium with an accompanying adult. The accompanying adult must also have a valid match ticket.
Yes, everyone must hold a valid match ticket to enter the stadium. There are no exceptions.
š Rules for flags and banners
You can bring flags or banners that are a maximum of 2m x 1.5m and flagpoles that are a maximum of 1m long and 1cm in diameter.Ā Ā
ā ļø If you plan to bring a national flag or club flag, please note that following a decision by local authorities, only the following are allowed inside the stadium:
- National flags Germany and of the two finalist countries (England/UK and Spain)
- Flags of the two competing clubs (Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano)
Any other national or club flags are not permitted.
Flags and banners must be made from materials which are deemed to be non-flammable and comply with local law requirements.
They cannot carry any forbidden or discriminatory symbols that constitute a criminal offence in Germany. All items must meet the general requirements for flags, flagpoles or banners outlined above.
šļø At the stadium
Smoking is not allowed inside the stadium. This policy includes e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products.
We highly recommend not bringing a bag with you on matchday. Bags larger than A4 size will not be allowed inside the stadium.
No, youāre not allowed to bring your own food or drink, including alcohol, into the stadium. Drink containers, whether full or empty, cannot be taken into the stadium.
No, it doesn't need to be requested in advance. However, if you need to bring medical equipment (including prepared food or drink and medication), you must bring a formal letter from your medical professional to the match. This letter mustĀ stateĀ your medical requirements.Ā Please make sure you use the designated accessibility lane at your entrance and show the certificate to the stewards so they can assist you with your request.
No,Ā Leipzig Stadium willĀ operateĀ as a cashless venue for the final.Ā
Yes, beer is the only alcohol sold at the stadium.
āæš£ļø Stadium accessibility
Our dedicated accessibility page provides information on travel, accessibility services and facilities.