Usually Available
- • Midweek fixtures
- • Lower-profile opponents
- • Early-season matches
Matchday Guide
HSV Matchday Guide
Plan your visit to the Volksparkstadion and experience one of Germany's most traditional football clubs.
Overview
A traditional club in a modern stadium.
Hamburger SV is one of Germany's most traditional football clubs and one of the best-supported teams in the country. Home matches take place at the Volksparkstadion in western Hamburg.
A matchday at HSV combines a large modern stadium, strong regional identity and traditions that connect generations of supporters.
Tickets
How difficult is it to get tickets?
Ticket availability depends heavily on the opponent and the sporting situation. Always purchase through official channels whenever possible.
Moderate Demand
- • Promotion races
- • Top-table clashes
- • Weekend fixtures
High Demand
- • St. Pauli
- • Schalke
- • Köln
- • Special anniversary matches
Very High Demand
- • Hamburg Derby
- • Promotion-deciding matches
- • Rare cup fixtures
Stadium
Volksparkstadion
The Volksparkstadion is one of Germany's most recognisable football stadiums. It combines modern facilities with traditional football culture and has hosted Bundesliga matches, European competitions, World Cup matches and European Championship matches.
Nordtribüne
The heart of the atmosphere.
Main Stand
Excellent views and greater comfort.
Family Areas
Recommended for visitors with children.
Getting There
Public transport is recommended.
From Hamburg Airport, take the S-Bahn to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and continue towards Stellingen. Travel time is approximately 45–60 minutes.
From Hamburg Central Station, take the S-Bahn towards Stellingen. Travel time is approximately 15–20 minutes.
Parking is available around the stadium, but traffic can be heavy before and after matches.
Before The Match
Arrive early.
Arriving 90–120 minutes before kick-off gives you enough time to explore the stadium surroundings, visit the fan shop, take photos and enjoy food and drinks.
Uwe Seeler's Foot
The giant bronze foot of Uwe Seeler is one of the most famous landmarks around the stadium and a popular matchday meeting point.
Inside The Stadium
Scarves up. Hamburg sings.
As kick-off approaches, scarves begin to appear throughout the stadium and anticipation steadily builds. Shortly before kick-off, supporters raise their scarves and sing “Mein Hamburg lieb ich sehr” — one of the defining moments of a HSV matchday.
Food & Drink
Beer 0.5l€5.50
Bratwurst€4.70
Soft Drink 0.5l€5.30
Water 0.5l€3.50
Catering prices surveyed August 2026. Add €2 cup deposit, refunded on return.
Matchday Budget
Cheapest way in: standing €18. Travel on the HVV network is included in the ticket.
A seat: up to €89, the club's own price cap. Categories vary by opponent.
Food and drink: beer €5.50, bratwurst €4.70, plus €2 cup deposit. Around €15 for a drink and something to eat.
Prices, capacities and transport details on this page were last checked on . Confirm anything that matters with the club before you travel.
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