Borussia Dortmund v Atalanta, key information for Nerazzurri fans travelling to Germany

Supporters travelling to Germany for the first leg of Atalanta's 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off against Borussia Dortmund - taking place at the Westfalenstadion - Signal Iduna Park (address: Strobelallee 50, 44139 Dortmund, Germania) on Tuesday 17 February with kick-off at 21:00 CET - are advised to take note of the following important information, received by the hosting club. Gates for away fans will open at 18:30 CET.

HOW TO GET TO THE STADIUM AND PARKING

By car or coach

For those travelling to Dortmund by car, coach or minivan, numerous parking areas are available around the stadium. Car park E3 is reserved for Atalanta supporters. Parking fees are as follows: €30 for coaches, €8 for cars and €20 for vans (> 2.8 tonnes).
Parking tickets must be booked online: https://dopark.ticket.io/Ezwx8xxh/?lang=it

By train

From Dortmund Central Station (Dortmund Hbf), you can take the regional train to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK station or the underground (U-Bahn line U45) to Westfalenhallen/Stadion.
On matchdays, BVB match tickets are valid as combined tickets for public transport. The ticket is valid on all local trains (2nd class) as well as on all buses and trains operated by public transport companies throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. For digital match tickets, the public transport ticket must be retrieved online.

By airplane

From Dortmund Airport (DTM), you can take the Airport Express (bus) to Dortmund Central Station and then use the above-mentioned connections to reach the stadium.

MEETING POINT

There is no designated meeting point. Atalanta supporters are free to move around the city and reach the stadium individually. As a gathering point, the square Zum Alten Markt, the historic main square of Dortmund, located in the heart of the city centre, is recommended.

Supporters already in the Dortmund city centre (Alter Markt) are advised to travel by underground from the “Stadtgarten” station, taking line U45 towards Westfalenhallen, and getting off at the “Westfalenhallen” stop. The cost of the underground ticket is included in the match ticket price.

NOTE FROM THE PUBLIC SECURITY AUTHORITIES OF DORTMUND

In Germany, it is strictly prohibited to carry and ignite pyrotechnic items of any kind. This ban applies not only inside the stadium, but also in all public areas. Violation of this regulation will inevitably result in legal consequences and, normally, also a stadium ban.

For further information, please consult the ordinance issued by the Dortmund Police by clicking here.

SAFETY AND STADIUM ACCESS

All supporters will be subject to ticket checks and personal searches at all entrances. These controls will be supported by Atalanta stewards.

Please note: Supporters are advised to arrive by 18:30 CET with a valid match ticket in order to be inside the stadium at kick-off.

Away Section

The standing away sector (Section 61) is located in the lower tier of the North Stand and can be accessed via Sections 08, 60 and 61. Gates will open 2.5 hours before kick-off (18:30 CET).

Luggage storage

Bags larger than A4 size may be deposited at the designated 'guest drop-off points'. These are located opposite the away entrance on the north side of the stadium and on Turnweg next to the Rote Erde Stadium. The guest drop-off points will remain open until 30 minutes after the end of the match.

Fee: €0.50 (cash only).

Some stewards are equipped with a so-called 'body flag'. This is used to support paramedics in the event of a medical emergency in the standing areas and in the away sector.

The body flag is also part of the equipment of stewards positioned on the forecourt and at the entrances and may be used, if necessary, to guide paramedics to the scene of an emergency.

INSIDE THE STADIUM

Payment Methods

Payments inside the stadium are cashless only (credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.). Atalanta supporters may also use the BVB Stadiondeckel, Borussia Dortmund’s official electronic payment card. The Stadiondeckel can be purchased with cash from mobile staff inside SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, identifiable by white backpack flags.

Permitted items

- Megaphones: May not be used for insults, prohibited chants or similar conduct.
- Drums: Must be open and visible at the bottom.
- Flags: With a pole length of max. 2m and a diameter of 3cm.
- Banners: Subject to available space.

Supporters’ materials will be inspected and, if applicable, authorised in the designated control area.

Prohibited items

- Cameras with interchangeable lenses and tripods.
- Pyrotechnics of any kind.
- Bags larger than A4 size.
- Bottles: Glass bottles are permanently banned in the vicinity of the stadium.
- Drinks and food of any kind.
- Selfie sticks.
- Any racist, anti-Semitic, violence-glorifying, discriminatory or extremist content.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For any further information, please refer to the official website of the host club and the local authorities.

Supporters are kindly requested to familiarise themselves with the Stadium Regulations.