Red Bull Arena Leipzig: Stadium Access & Guided Walking Tour

Football hides its best stories backstage. Red Bull Arena Leipzig opens that backstage world with guided walks through the player tunnel, changing rooms, press areas, catacombs, VIP spaces, and the stadium bowl. For $18 per person, I like the strong value and the chance to see places a normal match ticket does not reach.

I also like the choice of tour styles. You can take a standard 60-minute walk, a longer 90-minute route, a matchday visit, a warm-up tour, or the more technical Red Bull Arena@Night Tour. The main drawback is that tours are conducted in German, and the experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.

The strongest moments are simple ones: walking the player tunnel, sitting near the trainer’s bench, and seeing the stadium from its highest public point. The route can change by tour type, so read the details before booking. A short tour gives you the essentials, while the longer and special-event options offer more access and atmosphere.

Key things to know before you go

• The player tunnel is the emotional high point: You walk the same passage used by players before they enter the pitch.
• Changing-room access is included: The standard routes include the home cabin, while the longer route adds crew cabins.
• The 90-minute tour offers the most complete regular visit: It adds the RBL Wall-of-Fame, Sector B, VIP areas, and extra backstage space.
• Night tours add production technology: Expect LED Gate access, light shows, music, and matchday content that are not part of normal daytime tours.
• Matchday tours show the stadium at work: Screens, boards, lights, and staff preparations give you a working view of the arena.
• The warm-up tour is the closest to live football: You can watch both teams warm up from the centre line, with direct stadium access even if you already hold a match ticket.

Starting at the old north main building

Your meeting point is the old north main building, to the right of the stadium’s main entrance at Am Sportforum 3, 04105 Leipzig. This is not simply a vague stadium forecourt meeting spot, so allow enough time to find the correct building before the tour begins.

The warm-up tour uses a different meeting point. You meet opposite the old main building in the colonnade on the stadium forecourt, where the location is signposted. That small distinction matters on a matchday, when the area may be busy and you will not want to cross the forecourt in a hurry.

The walking tour lasts about one to one and a half hours, depending on the version you choose. Available formats include 45, 60, 75, and 90-minute tours, along with special matchday and night options. Check the starting time when you book because the schedule varies.

You should arrive ready to walk and without bulky belongings. Drinks, backpacks, bags, and baby carriages are not allowed. Food and drinks are also not included. The no-bag rule may feel strict, but it keeps the route easier to manage through narrow interior areas and controlled stadium spaces.

The press conference room sets the scene

The press conference room is one of the first useful stops because it explains how the club presents itself beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch. On the regular tours, you see a film screening here. The warm-up and matchday versions use a matchday prediction game instead.

That difference gives each tour a slightly different mood. A film screening works well for a general introduction to RB Leipzig, its wins, and club culture. The prediction game is more suited to a day when a match is about to begin, when the entire building is already focused on the coming fixture.

For visitors who follow football closely, this room connects the public side of the club with the media operation behind every match. For families, it offers a seated break early in the walk. The guide speaks German, so you will get the most from the visit if you understand the language.

From the catacombs to the home cabin

The stadium catacombs provide one of the more unusual parts of the route. This is the less polished side of a football venue, the service corridors and behind-the-scenes spaces that help the match operate. You will not simply be looking at seats and advertising boards. You will see the working interior of the arena.

The mixed zone is another practical stop. This is where players and media meet after matches, making it an important part of the football routine even though it lacks the drama of the pitch. It helps explain how a match continues after the final whistle, with interviews, comments, and media duties still to come.

The home cabin, or home changing room, is a natural highlight. The tour information specifically promises a look at the players’ changing rooms, but you should not expect to meet the squad. Players are off-site during opening hours, and there is no player meet and greet.

That limitation is worth keeping in mind. This is an architectural and club-access tour, not a chance to collect autographs. Still, seeing the room where a home side prepares gives the visit a stronger connection to matchday than a simple museum display.

Walking the tunnel and reaching the pitch

The player tunnel is the moment many football fans will remember. You walk the route toward the stadium interior, following the same basic path players use when they enter the arena. It is an ordinary corridor in practical terms, but football turns it into a place loaded with anticipation.

One especially useful detail from the tour feedback is the praise for the tunnel and the chance to sit on the trainer’s bench. These are hands-on moments, not just a guide pointing out rooms from a distance. I would place them near the top of your photo list.

The stadium interior brings you close to the playing field. The regular routes include access to the pitch area, giving you a view from inside the bowl rather than from a match seat. The warm-up tour goes further, with access to the field during the home and away teams’ warm-up.

On that special route, you can experience the action from the centre line. This is one of the best choices if you already have a ticket for the match. You can take the tour and then move directly into the stadium for the fixture, combining a behind-the-scenes visit with live football.

What the 60-minute tour covers

The 60-minute route is the sensible choice if you want the main highlights without giving up half a day. It includes the press conference room and film screening, stadium catacombs, mixed zone, home cabin, stadium interior, and the highest public point in the stadium.

That is a good amount for the price. You get changing-room access, the tunnel, the pitch area, and an elevated stadium view in one compact visit. The shorter route also suits families and casual football fans who may not want a long technical explanation of every section.

The RBL Store stadium forecourt is included except on Sundays and public holidays. That gives you a chance to browse official club merchandise at the end, but treat it as a bonus rather than a central reason to book.

Why the 90-minute tour costs time well

The 90-minute route adds enough extra material to justify the longer walk for committed fans. It includes the press conference room, catacombs, RBL Wall-of-Fame, Sector B, mixed zone, crew cabins, stadium interior, VIP area, highest public point, and the stadium forecourt store when open.

The RBL Wall-of-Fame gives the club’s achievements a dedicated place, while Sector B adds a specific stadium area to the route. The VIP area changes the focus from player operations to hospitality, showing how the venue works for different types of match attendees.

The crew cabins are also a useful addition. The home cabin shows where the team prepares, while crew spaces remind you that a modern match depends on many people who are not wearing football shirts. If you want the broadest regular look at the arena, I would choose this version.

Red Bull Arena@Night adds light and technology

The night tour is the most visually different option. It includes the press conference room, catacombs, mixed zone, crew cabins, stadium interior, VIP area, Stadionblick and Musiksaal, media production, and the LED Gate.

Most important, the light shows and LED Gate are available only on the Night Tour. You also get matchday content and technical content about how the arena operates. This makes the route less about club rooms alone and more about the stadium as a large electronic production system.

The media production stop should appeal to anyone curious about what appears on screens during a match. You may find the technical side more interesting than a traditional football history display because it shows how the arena controls its public image and match atmosphere.

I would choose the night route for repeat visitors, photographers, and fans who care about stadium design and production. If your main goals are simply the changing rooms and player tunnel, the daytime 60-minute route may give you enough.

Matchday shows a stadium preparing for work

The matchday tour has a different strength: timing. The stadium is being prepared for the game, with lights on, boards in place, screens showing matchday content, and staff working throughout the venue.

That active setting gives you a view you cannot get on a quiet non-matchday tour. You see the arena as a workplace, not only as a finished building waiting for kickoff. The route includes the press conference room with a prediction game, bus stop, stadium interior, RBL Wall-of-Fame, VIP area, highest public point, and store forecourt when open.

The bus stop is a particularly relevant stop on this version because it connects the matchday route to the arrival process. The staff activity and live preparation are the real attractions, so this option is best when you want to understand how a football event is assembled.

You should expect the matchday environment to feel more scheduled and controlled. The venue has work to do, and access may follow the needs of the upcoming match. That is part of the appeal, but it may be less relaxed than a standard tour.

The warm-up tour puts you near live action

The warm-up tour is the most specialized choice. It begins at the old main building, also includes the press conference room and prediction game, then continues to the bus stop, RBL Wall-of-Fame, and stadium interior.

Its defining feature is access during the home and away teams’ warm-up. You can watch from the centre line, with the players on the pitch. You also receive direct access to the stadium, even if you already have tickets for the upcoming match.

This option makes sense for someone who wants both a guided stadium look and the pre-match atmosphere. It is less suitable if you are mainly seeking a quiet tour of rooms, since the warm-up schedule shapes the visit.

There is also a special historical detail in the old main building route, known as the Maradona tunnel. That gives this tour an extra connection to the older parts of the stadium site, before the focus shifts to the coming match.

Price, value, and the German-only guide

At $18 per person, the standard tour is well priced for the number of areas included. You are not paying only for a view from the stands. You receive guided access to controlled areas such as the home cabin, catacombs, mixed zone, press room, tunnel, and pitch area.

The 90-minute route is the better value if you already care about RB Leipzig or stadium operations. The added Wall-of-Fame, Sector B, crew cabins, and VIP area give you more context without requiring a separate museum visit.

The rating of 4.8 from 232 bookings points to consistently strong satisfaction, and the most praised details are clear: the guide’s positive energy, the small backstage glimpses, the player tunnel, and the trainer’s bench. One German visitor specifically praised the guide’s passion, while another called the experience excellent for the price.

Keep the language limit in mind. The live guide is German only. The digital content may help add information, but you should not book expecting an English-language explanation. If you do not understand German, the visual access still has value, but you will miss much of the club story and commentary.

Who should book this stadium visit?

I would recommend the tour to RB Leipzig supporters, football fans, families with older children, and anyone curious about how a modern stadium operates. The mix of changing rooms, media areas, pitch access, and high stadium views keeps the route varied.

The 60-minute version suits a first visit or a tight schedule. Choose 90 minutes if you want the fullest standard route. Pick the Night Tour if lights, screens, and technical production interest you. Choose matchday or warm-up access if being near the live event matters more than a calm, predictable walk.

I would hesitate if you need wheelchair access, require an English-language guide, or dislike walking through controlled spaces without bags. The tour is also not a player encounter. Everyone on the pitch is off-site during opening hours, except for the special warm-up setting connected to a match.

Should you book the Red Bull Arena Leipzig tour?

Book it if you want more than a seat and a kickoff. For $18, you get a practical look at the rooms, routes, and working spaces that make the match possible. The player tunnel and trainer’s bench provide the strongest personal moments, while the longer and special tours reward fans who want more detail.

My pick for most people is the 90-minute route. It gives you the widest regular access without depending on matchday timing. If your visit lines up with a fixture, the warm-up tour offers the most memorable option, especially if you already hold a match ticket.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for the stadium tour?

The meeting point is in the old north main building, to the right of the stadium’s main entrance at Am Sportforum 3, 04105 Leipzig.

Where does the warm-up tour meet?

The warm-up tour meets opposite the old main building, in the colonnade on the stadium forecourt. The meeting point is signposted.

How long does the Red Bull Arena tour last?

Tour options last about 45, 60, 75, or 90 minutes. The overall activity duration is listed as one to one and a half hours, depending on the option and schedule.

What language is the live tour guide?

The live tour guide speaks German. German is the listed tour language.

What areas are included on the 60-minute tour?

The 60-minute tour includes the press conference room with film screening, stadium catacombs, mixed zone, home cabin, stadium interior, highest public point, and the RBL Store stadium forecourt except on Sundays and public holidays.

What extra areas are included on the 90-minute tour?

The 90-minute tour adds the RBL Wall-of-Fame, Sector B, crew cabins, and VIP area to the regular route. It also includes the press room, catacombs, mixed zone, stadium interior, highest public point, and store forecourt when open.

Are light shows available on every tour?

No. Light shows and the LED Gate are listed only for the Red Bull Arena@Night Tour.

Can I meet the players during the tour?

No. Player meet and greets are not included, and all players are off-site during normal opening hours. The warm-up tour does include access to watch the home and away teams warm up before a match.

What items are not allowed?

Drinks, backpacks, bags, and baby carriages are not allowed on the tour.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The experience is listed as not suitable for wheelchair users.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reservation option also allows you to reserve now and pay later.