Audi Sportpark Sports Fan Tips
Audi Sportpark is a venue in Ingolstadt
Audi Sportpark seating?
The stadium was built in 2010 though it seems that the owners knew it wasn't going to attract huge numbers of fans straight away. As such, it has a capacity of just under 16,000 – with 10,000 of them being seats, the rest is standing areas.It's not a luxurious stadium by any means of the imagination but it is a functional one. The seats are comfortable and have good legroom and with the stands being newly built they mostly have great site lines, although there are a few with obstructed views – these are cheaper of course, between €17-20The best seats in the house though will cost you €39-50, especially when the bigger teams come to town.
Things to check out around Audi Sportpark?
The Audi Sportpark has guided stadium tours that will take you behind the scenes at the stadium and gives you access to 'hidden areas' including the press areas where all the interviews take place, the business areas where deals are made to the more secretive areas such as dressing rooms and players.The tour costs €8.00 so it is definitely worth doing if you are a fan of this young club!
How do I get to Audi Sportpark?
The stadium is a bit too far out of town to walk, and a taxi could cost you between €15-20 for a taxi. Luckily, the city has provided some very convenient ways of getting to the match. Convenient and free if you have a match ticket!Shuttle buses leave from the Central Bus Station every 10 minutes and take you straight to the ground – they also offer a return service up to two hours after the final whistle.You can also catch the normal city buses 21 and 51 from the bus station and the Town Hall – again for free up to 4 hours before and after the match! The journey shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.
Best Bars around Audi Sportpark?
Although the immediate area around the stadium is populated by more retail outlets and shops than pubs there are some places that you can get a drink in or two before the match kicks off. On Machinger Strasse you will find a food stall (Imbiss) – the 'Schmankerl Eck' which serves a lot of beers and the all important grilled meats.Also on Machinger Strasse is the Herrnbräu brewery and attached to it is the 'Bräustüberl zur Sudpfanne'. It's a traditional Bavarian restaurant with a small beer garden which is great on a hot day.
Best restaurants near Audi Sportpark?
Ingolstadt is a big and wealthy enough city through the presence of Audi that there is a host of different cuisines and restaurants – something for everyone.'The Golden' and 'Goldener Drache' may have similar names, and are both affordable places to eat at but the food that they serve couldn't be any more different. 'The Golden' takes pride in serving arguably the best burgers in the city and 'Goldener Drache' is a place to go for a bit of spice – the Vietnamese and Thai cuisine offering a great alternative to heavy German food.If you are celebrating a victory though – head to Schanzer Steakhouse and celebrate in style! It is worth booking a table, especially at the weekend, but if you do have to wait, you won't be disappointed.
Best Insider tip at Audi Sportpark?
It is important to know that you can only use cash in the away section of the ground. If you want refreshments and you are sitting in the home sections, you will have to buy a Fancard from the club shops before the game. You can then top this up at the stadium and use this to get food and drinks.
Best Food and Drink at Audi Sportpark?
Although the stadium is only a few years old, it's fair to say the food and drink facilities are fairly underwhelming. Yes, there is of course food and drink for sale, but it is rather basic stuff that you will find in grounds all over the world. Sausages and Burgers take precedence as well as some good German Beer. With the effort of having to buy a cashless card and top it up to buy some rather bland food – it might not be worth the effort.
What to expect from the Audi Sportpark crowd?
The atmosphere at the Audi Sportpark is a strange one – and the concept is unlike anything many countries have. The team was formed in 2004 with the merger of two other teams and is bankrolled by Audi. As such, the team has a slightly corporate feel, and a lack of tradition. This is reflected in the atmosphere at the ground, and more often than not, if you want a good atmosphere, it will have to be generated by the away team.