Munich, Germany · Capacity: 75,000
Allianz Arena is a major stadium in Munich, Germany, with regular global sports and entertainment events.
The Allianz Arena glows red across the Munich skyline on Bayern matchdays — its inflated-panel exterior can light up in different colours, and the German champions fill it with one of the most dominant home records in Europe.
It's north of the city on the U-Bahn, in a city that turns Oktoberfest into a global pilgrimage.
Below are the Munich stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the Allianz Arena.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Allianz Arena in Munich — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Legendary five-star hotel in Munich's city centre since 1841, featuring a rooftop spa with Alpine views and multiple restaurants. Visiting football teams, Champions League dignitaries, and VIP fans make it their Munich base for Allianz Arena events.
A charming boutique hotel in a restored villa near Nymphenburg Palace, offering cozy rooms with Bavarian flair. Football fans and Oktoberfest visitors enjoy a quieter neighborhood base with easy metro access to the Allianz Arena and fairgrounds.
Munich's oldest hotel, established in 1490, sits just steps from the Isartor S-Bahn station making Allianz Arena a quick ride away. The Hotel Torbraü combines centuries of history with modern comfort, and its central location near Marienplatz and the Viktualienmarkt is perfect for fans exploring the city.
Munich's most prestigious hotel since 1858, located on the elegant Maximilianstrasse shopping boulevard. Visiting football dignitaries, celebrities, and well-heeled Bayern fans stay here for unmatched old-world luxury and Oktoberfest proximity.
The world's most famous beer hall is a required stop for sports fans in Munich, particularly on Bundesliga and Champions League match days when Bayern supporters fill the long communal benches in full kit. One-litre Masskrüge of Hofbräu Original fuel fan conversations spanning every topic in world football. The brass band and communal singing make it unlike any other pre-match experience on earth.
The world's most famous beer hall, the Royal Hofbräuhaus has been serving one-liter Maßkrüge of HB lager since 1589 to everyone from Mozart to modern-day Bayern fans. On Bundesliga match days the ground floor fills with Bayern supporters mixing with international tourists in a uniquely Bavarian celebration of football and beer. The oompah band, communal benches, and pretzels the size of steering wheels create an atmosphere that is uniquely, irreplaceably Munich.
Iconic Irish pub on Frauenplatz near Marienplatz that becomes a sea of football scarves on Champions League nights. With dozens of screens and a raucous atmosphere, it is the place where international fans gather for Bayern Munich's biggest European fixtures.
Elegant piano bar near the Residenz serving perfectly mixed classic cocktails including their famed Painkiller. Bayern Munich fans in a celebratory mood head here after Champions League nights at Allianz Arena for a refined nightcap.
Founded by bartending legend Charles Schumann in 1982, Schumann's on Odeonsplatz is considered one of the world's greatest bars. Its classic cocktails and sophisticated atmosphere attract celebrities, athletes, and discerning fans celebrating a Bayern Munich victory or a concert at the Olympiahalle.
A beloved Bavarian tavern in the Au district famous for its bread dumplings and excellent wheat beer selection. Bayern Munich fans warm up here before Allianz Arena matches, enjoying a more local alternative to the touristy beer halls.
With 5,000 seats under ancient chestnut trees, Augustiner-Keller near Hauptbahnhof is one of Munich's finest beer gardens. Serving Augustiner beer straight from wooden barrels and classic Bavarian fare, it is where locals truly drink. Football and Oktoberfest fans pack the garden on warm evenings.
Stylish grill restaurant on prestigious Maximilianstrasse with a wood-fired oven and open kitchen. Frequented by Bundesliga players and Munich's social elite, it is where fans come to celebrate after a big Bayern victory at the Allianz Arena.
The world's most famous beer hall, Hofbräuhaus has been serving Bavarian classics and fresh-brewed beer since 1589. Visiting fans gather here before heading to the Allianz Arena for Bayern Munich matches, sharing long communal tables with locals over weisswurst, schweinshaxe, and litres of Hofbräu.
Tantris in Schwabing is one of Germany's most legendary fine dining institutions, a Michelin-starred establishment where the football world's elite — players, coaches, agents, and club directors — celebrate victories in a mid-century modern interior that feels genuinely timeless. The Nouvelle Bavarian cuisine and extraordinary wine cellar make a post-match dinner here the ultimate reward for a weekend trip to Munich for a Champions League fixture. Reservations weeks in advance are essential for match weekends.
The historic Paulaner brewery restaurant on Nockherberg hill serves traditional Bavarian food and house-brewed beer to Munich sports fans before and after major matches. The vast beer garden accommodates hundreds of supporters and the Schweinshaxe and Weißwurst are benchmarks of the local cuisine. Bayern and TSV 1860 fans have shared this space for over a century.
Tour FC Bayern Munich's architecturally stunning Allianz Arena and visit the FC Bayern Museum, which chronicles the club's journey from 1900 to present day. The arena tour includes the players' tunnel, dressing rooms, and the illuminated exterior facade that changes color on matchdays.
Germany's largest club museum spans 3,000 square meters inside the Allianz Arena, showcasing six Champions League trophies and over 30 Bundesliga titles. Interactive stations let fans experience matchday atmosphere, test their skills, and explore 120+ years of Bayern history.
Raise a Mass (one-liter stein) at Munich's world-famous Hofbrauhaus, a 16th-century royal brewery turned beer hall that seats 3,000 across its vaulted ground-floor Schwemme and upstairs festival hall. Live oompah bands, traditional Bavarian food, and a lively international crowd make it the quintessential post-match gathering spot.
Explore the stunning 1972 Olympic Park, featuring the tent-like acrylic glass roof designed by Frei Otto that became an architectural icon. Visitors can climb the Olympic Tower for 360-degree Alpine views, tour the Olympic Stadium, swim in the Olympic pool, or catch concerts and events at this still-active sporting and cultural complex.
One of the world's most architecturally stunning stadiums, the Allianz Arena glows red for Bayern Munich home matches and provides an unmatched Bundesliga fan experience. The FC Bayern Museum and stadium tour complex beside the ground is one of Europe's most visited football attractions. The S-Bahn ride from central Munich packed with Bayern fans is part of the match-day ritual.
Home of FC Bayern Munich and one of the world's most recognizable stadia, the Allianz Arena's inflatable ETFE cushion exterior glows red (Bayern), blue (1860 Munich), or white (Germany national team) depending on the evening's fixture. The FC Bayern Museum inside is one of European football's finest sports museums, packed with Bundesliga and Champions League trophies. Tour highlights include the locker room, the tunnel walk, and the media center high above the pitch.
Allianz Arena in Munich is tracked across 1 event and seats 75,000 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Didier Drogba have been spotted at Allianz Arena.
Allianz Arena has a capacity of 75,000 people.
Allianz Arena opened in 2005. It was designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
FC Bayern Munich, TSV 1860 München play home games at Allianz Arena in Munich.
New England Patriots at Detroit Lions are among the events held at Allianz Arena.
