VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart are one of Germany's historic clubs, with five Bundesliga titles and a fan culture rooted in the Swabian identity of Baden-Württemberg. The Mercedes-Benz Arena sits in the Neckarpark complex on the eastern edge of the city, surrounded by parkland and the Cannstatter Wasen festival grounds (Stuttgart's answer to Oktoberfest).

Stuttgart's Champions League return in 2024/25 brought renewed energy to the club. The Cannstatter Kurve standing section is one of the most passionate in southern Germany, and the stadium's steep, enclosed bowl amplifies the noise. Tickets are generally available for Bundesliga fixtures with 2 weeks notice.

The city of Stuttgart sits in a valley surrounded by vineyards and hills, giving it a unique topography among German football cities. The Stäffele (outdoor staircases connecting neighbourhoods on different elevations) are a Stuttgart institution. For multi-game trips, Freiburg (80 min), Mannheim (40 min), and Augsburg (90 min) are all reachable by ICE.