Road closures for the DFB Cup game at Red Bull Arena Leipzig
Football fans planning to attend the DFB-Pokal match between 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig and FC Schalke 04 on Sunday, August 17, at the Bruno-Plache Stadium should be aware of some traffic and parking restrictions.
In line with typical event management for football matches in Germany, areas around the stadium are often subject to temporary road closures or traffic calming to ensure pedestrian safety and smooth crowd management. As a result, spectators are strongly advised to use public transportation due to limited parking spaces near the stadium.
Official event-organisers or the club websites typically recommend nearby park-and-ride facilities or public transit options. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, checking the official websites of 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig, Bruno-Plache Stadium, or local Leipzig city announcements shortly before the match date would be necessary.
Motorists should avoid the area around the stadium, with absolute no-parking zones implemented on Connewitzer Street, Prager Street, Bernhard-Kellermann Street, Döner Street, and Straße Zum Förderturm. Döner Street and Straße Zum Förderturm will be fully closed to vehicle traffic from 11:00 AM.
Approximately 12,000 spectators are expected at the match, necessitating several traffic measures in and around the Probstheida district. As such, it is recommended that those who are not spectators avoid the stadium area by car.
The match itself is scheduled for 15:30, with extra time and a penalty shootout possible, so the exact time of reopening of the closed streets cannot be specified in advance. The stadium area is not recommended for motorists, and using public transportation is an alternative to driving for spectators due to parking restrictions.
With these precautions in mind, fans can enjoy the exciting DFB-Pokal match between 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig and FC Schalke 04 at the Bruno-Plache Stadium.
Attending the DFB-Pokal match between 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig and FC Schalke 04 in the European leagues on Sunday, August 17, means navigating traffic and parking restrictions. Due to the large number of anticipated spectators and traffic measures in the Probstheida district, it's advisable for non-spectators to avoid the stadium area by car. Public transportation options or park-and-ride facilities recommended by official event-organisers or club websites may be more suitable for travel.
