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Your seating map and chart (Sitzplan): where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat
“Mercedes-Benz Arena” · “Neckarstadion”
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Where to sit at MHPArena
The best seats at MHPArena are Gegentribüne middle tier, central blocks around the halfway line for the view. For value, choose Cannstatter Kurve lower standing terrace. For atmosphere, head to Cannstatter Kurve lower (active zone, around blocks 31–50). Avoid Cannstatter Kurve behind large banners / two-pole flags. MHPArena seats 60,058, home of VfB Stuttgart.
Gegentribüne middle tier, central blocks around the halfway line
High, dead-centre, side-on and fully covered — the panoramic view the reconfigured bowl was built for.
Full detail Best valueCannstatter Kurve lower standing terrace
The cheapest tickets in the ground (from around €18.50) on the home terrace — the best atmosphere-per-euro in the stadium if you're happy to stand.
Full detail Best atmosphereCannstatter Kurve lower (active zone, around blocks 31–50)
The ultra core behind the goal — constant singing, tifos and the loudest support, driven by Commando Cannstatt 97.
Full detail Where to avoidCannstatter Kurve behind large banners / two-pole flags
On the ultra terrace, drapes and banners routinely obscure the near goalmouth and parts of the pitch.
Full detailAbout MHPArena
The MHPArena is a roofed, football-only bowl where the home end is the Cannstatter Kurve — VfB Stuttgart's ultras (Commando Cannstatt 97) and the huge lower standing terrace of around 8,000. The long sides are the Haupttribüne (Main Stand, on Mercedesstraße, holding the VIP lounges and press) and the Gegentribüne (opposite, the only stand with a small third tier). The Untertürkheimer Kurve is the opposite curve and houses the away section, with visitors entering through blocks 61–65. Domestic games run at 60,058 with roughly 11,000 rail-seat standing places; for UEFA and international fixtures those convert to seats and capacity falls to about 54,812. Bowl geometry and full roof cover mean there's barely a bad seat — the central Gegentribüne and Haupttribüne give the best value side-on views. Concerts use an end stage with a standing pitch, so the far curve behind the stage becomes restricted or unused.
A football-only bowl in the NeckarPark with a striking, wave-like fabric roof of PVC-coated polyester membranes designed by Schlaich Bergermann Partner. The running track was removed and the pitch lowered by 1.30 m in the 2009–2011 conversion, bringing the stands right up to the touchlines; the main-stand lower tier was completely rebuilt for EURO 2024, lifting capacity to just over 60,000.
MHPArena seating plan
General seating reference for MHPArena, also known as the MHPArena seating map, seating chart or seat plan. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.
MHPArena seating capacity and layouts
The MHPArena seating capacity is about 60,058 seats. The number in use changes with the layout, so here is how each set-up works.
Bundesliga football
Full 60,058 capacity including around 11,000 safe-standing rail-seat places, most on the lower Cannstatter Kurve. Away fans in the Untertürkheimer Kurve (blocks 61–65), up to about 5,000.
UEFA / international matches
All-seater by regulation — the rail seats are locked in the seated position, cutting capacity to roughly 54,812. Used for VfB European nights and Germany/EURO 2024 games.
Concerts (stadium shows)
End-stage with a standing pitch and seated floor blocks; the long-side stands give the best elevated views and the curve directly behind the stage is sold restricted or left unused.
Seating levels explained
Cannstatter KurveActive/standing zone approx. blocks 31–50; lower terrace ~8,000
VfB Stuttgart's home end and main standing terrace behind the goal, home to Commando Cannstatt 97 and the ultra scene. Rail seats give safe standing for league games.
Pros: Loudest atmosphere in the ground; cheapest standing tickets; genuine ultra experience.
Cons: Standing, packed, and flags/banners can block the near goal; becomes all-seater for European nights.
Haupttribüne (Main Stand)Two tiers; central blocks incl. VIP/business and press
The main grandstand on Mercedesstraße with the players' tunnel, dugouts, press facilities and the club's VIP lounges and business seats behind it.
Pros: Central side-on view; best hospitality and comfort; sheltered and premium.
Cons: Most expensive side; the central core is hospitality/business rather than cheap general admission.
Gegentribüne (Opposite Stand)Three tiers (the only stand with an upper third tier)
The stand opposite the Haupttribüne and the only one with a small third tier, giving high, panoramic side-on views across the pitch.
Pros: Excellent elevated sightlines; Category 1/2 seats around the middle offer strong value for the view; a good all-round choice.
Cons: Upper third tier is high and set back; corner blocks angle away from the centre.
Untertürkheimer KurveTwo tiers; away allocation blocks 61–65
The curve opposite the Cannstatter Kurve, holding the second video wall and the away section. Home fans fill the rest of the curve.
Pros: Behind-goal position with a full-width view of the pitch; two-tier so upper rows are elevated.
Cons: End-on view; the away pen is segregated in a corner of the curve and set apart from home noise.
Best seats at MHPArena
Best overall view
Gegentribüne middle tier, central blocks around the halfway line
High, dead-centre, side-on and fully covered — the panoramic view the reconfigured bowl was built for.
Best value
Cannstatter Kurve lower standing terrace
The cheapest tickets in the ground (from around €18.50) on the home terrace — the best atmosphere-per-euro in the stadium if you're happy to stand.
Best atmosphere
Cannstatter Kurve lower (active zone, around blocks 31–50)
The ultra core behind the goal — constant singing, tifos and the loudest support, driven by Commando Cannstatt 97.
Best for the home attack / ultras end
Cannstatter Kurve behind the goal
VfB's most vocal support packs this curve and the team attacks towards it, especially in the second half, to feed off the noise.
Best side-on alternative
Haupttribüne lower/central or Club 1893 business seats
The main stand mirrors the Gegentribüne's angle but adds the tunnel-side atmosphere, comfort and quick lounge access.
Best for concerts
Gegentribüne or Haupttribüne lower/middle tiers facing the stage
Elevated, roofed long-side seats give a clean head-on view of an end stage without the crush of the standing pitch.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall view | Gegentribüne middle tier, central blocks around the halfway line | High, dead-centre, side-on and fully covered — the panoramic view the reconfigured bowl was built for. |
| Best value | Cannstatter Kurve lower standing terrace | The cheapest tickets in the ground (from around €18.50) on the home terrace — the best atmosphere-per-euro in the stadium if you're happy to stand. |
| Best atmosphere | Cannstatter Kurve lower (active zone, around blocks 31–50) | The ultra core behind the goal — constant singing, tifos and the loudest support, driven by Commando Cannstatt 97. |
| Best for the home attack / ultras end | Cannstatter Kurve behind the goal | VfB's most vocal support packs this curve and the team attacks towards it, especially in the second half, to feed off the noise. |
| Best side-on alternative | Haupttribüne lower/central or Club 1893 business seats | The main stand mirrors the Gegentribüne's angle but adds the tunnel-side atmosphere, comfort and quick lounge access. |
| Best for concerts | Gegentribüne or Haupttribüne lower/middle tiers facing the stage | Elevated, roofed long-side seats give a clean head-on view of an end stage without the crush of the standing pitch. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Cannstatter Kurve behind large banners / two-pole flags: On the ultra terrace, drapes and banners routinely obscure the near goalmouth and parts of the pitch.
Gegentribüne upper (third) tier corners: The highest, most set-back seats in the ground; play at the far end looks distant and flattened from the corners.
Curve upper-tier corners behind the goals: End-on and high, so the far half of the pitch is a long way off and the angle is shallow.
Away section (blocks 61–65) rear/corner rows: Corner-of-the-curve position with segregation, set apart from the pitch centre and the main home atmosphere.
Curve seats directly behind a concert stage: For end-stage shows these sit behind or hard side-on to the stage and are sold restricted-view or withheld.
Accessibility & companion seating
The MHPArena is entirely step-free with around 200 wheelchair spaces plus companion seating, disabled parking and accessible toilets and concourses. Blind and partially-sighted fans can use audio-descriptive match commentary. Accessible tickets are booked in advance through VfB's dedicated service.
Where: Wheelchair-and-companion platforms are distributed around the lower tiers on all four sides so home, neutral and away disabled supporters can be seated appropriately; audio commentary is provided for blind/partially-sighted fans.
Food & drink at MHPArena
VfB Stuttgart's caterer Aramark leans firmly Swabian at the MHPArena: alongside Currywurst and the local classic Die Rote, kiosks sell Klassische Maultaschen, Käsespätzle mit Röstzwiebeln, LKW-Fleischkäse, Hopfenbratwurst, Falafel Pita and Riesenbrezeln, with meat from regional butcher Idler and baked goods from the regional Bäckerei Keim. Plant-based eaters get a vegan Bratwurst and vegan Maultaschen, and drinks stretch beyond beer to coffee, Schorle and Spritz.
Alongside cash, kiosks accept EC card, Visa and Mastercard.
Worth seeking out
- Die Rote, Stuttgart's classic red sausage
- Klassische Maultaschen and Käsespätzle mit Röstzwiebeln
- Vegane Bratwurst and vegan Maultaschen
- Riesenbrezel from regional bakery Keim
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How to get to MHPArena
Transport
The arena sits in the NeckarPark district of Bad Cannstatt, about 4.5 km north-east of Stuttgart's centre and next to the Porsche-Arena, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle and the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Take S-Bahn line S1 from the Hauptbahnhof towards Kirchheim/Plochingen and get off at NeckarPark (Mercedes-Benz), about a 5-minute walk. On matchdays the Stadtbahn U11 runs directly to the NeckarPark/Stadion stop, with U19 also serving the area. Driving in is discouraged — parking is limited and pre-booked; use the B10/B14 if you must.
The area
A stadium-and-events quarter on the Neckar rather than a bar district — the Mercedes-Benz Museum, the two indoor arenas and the Cannstatter Wasen festival grounds are all within walking distance. Bad Cannstatt's old town and the city centre (reached in a few minutes by S-Bahn) have far more bars and restaurants for pre-match.
MHPArena · Stuttgart, Germany
MHPArena parking
The closest car park to MHPArena is P1, 214 m away. Here are 6 car parks nearest the venue (Parkplätze), each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.
- P1Mercedesstraße 86/1, Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt214 m
- Stuttgart Home Protection Otto Müller GmbH & Co. KGMercedesstraße 75, Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt222 m
- P9Talstraße 211, Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt363 m
- P7 ParkhausP7, Stuttgart386 m
- car parkMartin-Schrenk-Weg, Stuttgart411 m
- Parkplatz P10Mercedesstraße 40, Stuttgart472 m
MHPArena Sitzplan: Blöcke, Parken und Tickets
Wie ist der MHPArena Sitzplan aufgebaut?
Die Arena hat vier Tribünen: die Cannstatter Kurve (Heimkurve im Norden), die Haupttribüne an der Mercedesstraße, die Gegentribüne mit einem kleinen dritten Rang und die Untertürkheimer Kurve im Süden. Der aktive Stehbereich der Cannstatter Kurve liegt etwa in den Blöcken 31 bis 50, die Gästefans gelangen über die Blöcke 61 bis 65 in die Untertürkheimer Kurve.
Welche Plätze in der MHPArena sind die besten?
Die beste Sicht haben Sie im Mittelrang der Gegentribüne auf Höhe der Mittellinie. Die meiste Stimmung gibt es in der Cannstatter Kurve, und bei Konzerten sitzen Sie im Unter- oder Mittelrang der Gegen- oder Haupttribüne mit Blick auf die Bühne am besten.
Wie groß ist die Kapazität der MHPArena?
60.058 Zuschauer bei Bundesligaspielen, davon rund 11.000 Stehplätze. Bei UEFA- und Länderspielen mit reiner Bestuhlung sind es etwa 54.812.
MHPArena parken: Wo gibt es Parkplätze?
Von der Anreise mit dem Auto wird abgeraten, da die Parkplätze begrenzt sind und vorab gebucht werden müssen. In unseren Parkplatzdaten liegen P1 an der Mercedesstraße 86/1 (etwa 210 m), P9 an der Talstraße (etwa 360 m), das Parkhaus P7 (etwa 390 m) und P10 an der Mercedesstraße 40 (etwa 470 m).
Wie komme ich mit Bus und Bahn zur MHPArena?
Fahren Sie mit der S1 ab Hauptbahnhof Richtung Kirchheim/Plochingen bis NeckarPark (Mercedes-Benz), von dort sind es etwa fünf Minuten zu Fuß. An Spieltagen fährt außerdem die Stadtbahn U11 direkt zur Haltestelle NeckarPark/Stadion.
Wo gibt es Tickets für die MHPArena?
Tickets für kommende Spiele und Veranstaltungen in der MHPArena können Sie, sofern verfügbar, bei Event Escapes buchen.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best seats at the MHPArena?
The central middle-tier blocks of the Gegentribüne (opposite/east stand) around the halfway line give the best high, covered, side-on view. The Haupttribüne offers the same angle with premium comfort and lounge access.
What are the cheapest tickets?
Standing places on the lower Cannstatter Kurve home terrace are the cheapest, from around €18.50. Seated prices rise through the corners and curves to the main-stand and business categories.
Where do away fans sit?
In the Untertürkheimer Kurve, the curve opposite the home Cannstatter Kurve, entering through blocks 61–65 across two tiers. VfB typically allocates up to 5,000 away tickets.
Where is the best atmosphere?
The Cannstatter Kurve — VfB's ultras (Commando Cannstatt 97) and the roughly 8,000-place standing terrace behind the goal. It's the loudest, most partisan part of the ground.
What is the capacity?
60,058 for Bundesliga matches, including about 11,000 safe-standing rail-seat places. For UEFA and international games it becomes all-seater and capacity drops to roughly 54,812.
Is the stadium accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. It's fully step-free with around 200 wheelchair spaces plus companion seats, disabled parking, accessible facilities and audio commentary for blind and partially-sighted fans. Book accessible tickets in advance through VfB.
How does it change for concerts?
An end-stage is built with a standing pitch and seated floor blocks. The long-side stands give the best elevated views, while the curve directly behind the stage is sold restricted-view or left unused.
Which way does VfB Stuttgart attack?
VfB's ultras fill the Cannstatter Kurve, and the team generally attacks towards that end — most visibly in the second half — to draw energy from its own support.
Is the Cannstatter Kurve standing or seated?
The lower Cannstatter Kurve is a safe-standing rail-seat terrace for league games, which is why it's the cheapest and loudest area. For European and international fixtures the rail seats are locked down and it becomes all-seater.
How do section numbers work at MHPArena?
Section numbers at MHPArena follow the seating tiers. Cannstatter Kurve: Active/standing zone approx. blocks 31–50; lower terrace ~8,000; Haupttribüne (Main Stand): Two tiers; central blocks incl. VIP/business and press; Gegentribüne (Opposite Stand): Three tiers (the only stand with an upper third tier); Untertürkheimer Kurve: Two tiers; away allocation blocks 61–65.
Does MHPArena have a seating plan with seat numbers?
Yes. MHPArena's seating plan is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Cannstatter Kurve Active/standing zone approx. blocks 31–50; lower terrace ~8,000; Haupttribüne (Main Stand) Two tiers; central blocks incl. VIP/business and press; Gegentribüne (Opposite Stand) Three tiers (the only stand with an upper third tier); Untertürkheimer Kurve Two tiers; away allocation blocks 61–65), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating plan on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.
What is the view like from the seats at MHPArena?
The best views at MHPArena are from Gegentribüne middle tier, central blocks around the halfway line — High, dead-centre, side-on and fully covered — the panoramic view the reconfigured bowl was built for. The weakest are Cannstatter Kurve behind large banners / two-pole flags: On the ultra terrace, drapes and banners routinely obscure the near goalmouth and parts of the pitch. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating plan for MHPArena.
What are the stands at MHPArena?
MHPArena is made up of 4 main stands: Cannstatter Kurve; Haupttribüne (Main Stand); Gegentribüne (Opposite Stand); Untertürkheimer Kurve.
What is the view like from the seats at MHPArena?
For the best view at MHPArena, aim for Gegentribüne middle tier, central blocks around the halfway line (High, dead-centre, side-on and fully covered — the panoramic view the reconfigured bowl was built for.); Cannstatter Kurve lower standing terrace (The cheapest tickets in the ground (from around €18.50) on the home terrace — the best atmosphere-per-euro in the stadium if you're happy to stand.). The view is most restricted from Cannstatter Kurve behind large banners / two-pole flags (On the ultra terrace, drapes and banners routinely obscure the near goalmouth and parts of the pitch.).
Is MHPArena covered, and does it have a roof?
The MHPArena has a white membrane roof covering the whole seating bowl, while the pitch is open to the sky.
Where can I park at MHPArena?
Car parks near MHPArena include P1, Stuttgart Home Protection Otto Müller GmbH & Co. KG, P9, P7 Parkhaus and more. The closest is P1, about 214 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.
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