The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
Arrival by car, nine-seater van, or coach:
If arriving via the A5 motorway, it is recommended to exit at the Bruchsal junction, continue along the B35 federal highway toward Graben-Neudorf, and then take the B36 toward Karlsruhe. Leave the B36 at the Karlsruhe-Neureut exit and continue via Linkenheimer Landstraße and Willy-Brandt-Allee onto Adenauerring, following signs for the stadium. Please note that the route suggested by your navigation system may differ from the one described above.
Should you remain on the A5 past the Bruchsal junction and continue toward Karlsruhe, please use the following route: Exit the A5 at the Karlsruhe-Mitte junction (exit 45). From there, follow the „Südtangente“ (K9657) toward Wörth. Leave the Südtangente at the Bulacher Kreuz interchange (exit 4) and turn onto Brauerstraße, heading toward the city center. Continue along this road—which transitions from Brauerstraße to Reinhold-Frank-Straße and subsequently to Adenauerring—following signs for the stadium.
Parking: Visiting fans must approach the stadium exclusively from the direction of Mühlburger Tor (from the west). Coaches, cars, and nine-seater vans should park in the designated visitor parking area.
The parking area opens three hours before kickoff—on Sunday, this means 10:30am.
Parking fees: €10 for cars and nine-seater vans; €20 for coaches.
By train:
For our away match against Karlsruher SC, additional train services will be provided for both the outward and return journeys.
All the important information for your arrival:
For the return journey, please gather in the away-fans‘ parking area after the match. Shuttle buses will be available from there.
Please note that there are currently no luggage lockers available at Karlsruhe train station. Shuttle buses will be waiting for you at the south exit of Karlsruhe Central Station; these will take you directly to the away section and back again after the match. Your match ticket serves as a valid pass for free round-trip travel on the day of the game within the KVV transport network. The fare and carriage terms and conditions of the KVV apply.
Stadium opening: The away section will open on Sunday 90 minutes before kick-off—that is, at 12pm.
Matchday ticket office: Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the match. Please note that a surcharge of €2 applies to tickets bought at the stadium. The ticket office will open at 12pm (at the same time as the stadium) and close 20 minutes after kick-off.
Bag drop-off: A limited drop-off service for backpacks will be available at the away entrance.
Bags: Small bags (e.g., small shoulder bags, up to a maximum size of DIN A4) are permitted inside the stadium.
Beverages: You are allowed to bring Tetra Pak cartons with a capacity of up to 0.5 litres into the stadium.
Visiting fans with disabilities:
For guests in wheelchairs, spaces are available in the home section, adjacent to the away section. On match days, wheelchair spaces within the away section (NE) may also be used. For matches deemed to pose security concerns, the use of wheelchair spaces in the away section is not permitted.
Wheelchair users can gain access via a ramp or elevator, entering through the East Stand of the BBBank Wildpark.
The restrooms in the home and guest areas are accessible using a Euro-key.
Audio description is available throughout the stadium. Advance registration is required.
If you have any further questions, please contact the fan liaison officer for inclusion, Laura Söhner.
Awareness: „WHICH WAY TO PANAMA?“
The KSC’s awareness concept is for everyone, including visiting fans. If you feel uncomfortable or need assistance, please reach out to the KSC. The „PANAMA“ team is here to provide help and support. Simply use the code phrase „WHICH WAY TO PANAMA?“ („WO GEHT’S NACH PANAMA?“) when speaking to KSC security staff, kiosk/catering personnel, or the visiting fan liaison team, and they will provide you with discreet assistance. Awareness Team contact: 0721/964 34-494, awareness@ksc.de
The following fan items are generally permitted in Karlsruhe:
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