Berlin Football Travel Guide
Plan a football trip to Berlin — choose a club, pick a match, and sort tickets, hotels and matchday around it.
Top clubs
Hertha, Union Berlin
Stadiums
Olympiastadion Berlin, Stadion An der Alten Försterei
Best time
Apr – Oct
Getting around
Public transport to every ground
Choose your club
Upcoming matches in Berlin
Union Berlin v Frankfurt
Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 15:30 · Bundesliga
Union Berlin v Schalke
Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 20:30 · Bundesliga
Union Berlin v Elversberg
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 02:00 · Bundesliga
Union Berlin v Dortmund
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 02:00 · Bundesliga
Union Berlin v 1. FC Köln
Sat, 31 Oct 2026, 01:00 · Bundesliga
Union Berlin v RB Leipzig
Sat, 21 Nov 2026, 01:00 · Bundesliga
Where to stay for Olympiastadion Berlin
The Olympiastadion is out west with two U-/S-Bahn stations on its doorstep (Olympiastadion U2 and Olympiastadion S3/S9). Central Berlin is 20–30 minutes away on a direct line, so most fans base themselves in the city and ride out on matchday.
Matchday hotel decision
Compare west Berlin before defaulting to Mitte
Westend and Charlottenburg shorten the Olympiastadion journey, while City West keeps a direct rail connection and more evening options. Treat the price bands below as an area shortlist, then compare live rates for your exact fixture dates.
Westend & Charlottenburg
€€Leafy, calm and genuinely near the stadium — the pick if you'd rather not cross the whole city after a night game.
- To the stadium
- 10–15 min on the U2/S-Bahn, or a short taxi
- Best for
- Staying close
City West (Zoo / Ku'damm)
€€Big transport hub with plenty of hotels and a direct S-Bahn to the ground; easy even after a late finish.
- To the stadium
- 15–20 min direct on the S-Bahn
- Best for
- Shopping & transport
Mitte
€€€Central for the landmarks and nightlife; you'll spend longer getting to kick-off, so leave a buffer.
- To the stadium
- 25–30 min via S-Bahn
- Best for
- Sightseeing
€ bands are an indicative area comparison; live prices and availability are shown by our booking partners. We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you. Matchday connection source checked 2026-07-22.
Open the full matchday stay guideGetting around
The Olympiastadion has both S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations; central Berlin is roughly 20–30 minutes away by rail.
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