Thousands of BVB fans anticipated for the new season kickoff - DSW21 offers comprehensive programming to cater to the crowd
On August 10, 2025, Borussia Dortmund's season opener promises to be an exciting event, and the city of Dortmund is ensuring that fans have smooth and convenient access to the action. Public transportation is significantly reinforced, particularly the U45 city rail line and bus line 450, to accommodate the expected large crowds.
U45 Line
Additional trains run between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the U45 between Fredenbaum and Westfalenhallen. Between 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and after the match ends, trains run every 4 to 5 minutes between Dortmund main station and Westfalenhalle or the stadium. This frequent interval provides excellent service to and from the stadium.
Bus Line 450
This route (Stadium/Westfalenhallen - Schanze or Spissenagelstr.) is increased to run at least every 10 minutes from roughly 10:45 a.m. until about 8:30 p.m., instead of the usual 30-minute intervals on Sundays.
Additional Transport
The Uni-Shuttle and additional electric cars (E-cars) operate from around 2:30 p.m. to facilitate transportation to the stadium.
Moreover, BVB match tickets for the men’s game include a combined public transport ticket valid on all surcharge-free local trains (2nd class), buses, and trains across North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) on the match day for one return journey. This combined ticket applies broadly to local public transport within NRW and covers use on lines such as U45, buses like 450, and other local transit options.
Therefore, if you hold a ticket for the men’s match, you do not need a separate transport ticket for local public transport on that day within NRW.
In summary:
| Transport Mode | Schedule/Service on August 10, 2025 | Notes | |--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | U45 light rail | Additional trains 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; 4–5 min intervals 2 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Runs between Fredenbaum-Main Station-Stadium| | Bus 450 | Runs every 10 min approx. 10:45 a.m.–8:30 p.m. | Increased from normal Sunday frequency | | Uni-Shuttle & E-cars | Runs from about 2:30 p.m. | For additional match day support | | Combined Ticket | BVB men’s match ticket valid on all surcharge-free trains and buses in NRW on match day for one return journey | Covers public transport including U45, 450 |
Park-and-ride (P+R) facilities are also recommended if coming by car, as city center traffic is expected to be heavy.
The U42 and U46 city rail lines, in addition to U45, provide fans with multiple options to reach the stadium comfortably by public transport. The U42 city rail line connects locations beyond Fredenbaum, providing another route to the stadium from various parts of the city. The U46 city rail line extends beyond the main station, offering fans another route to the stadium from different areas of the city.
Electronic timetable information for all city rail lines can be found at www.bus-und-bahn.de, as well as in the DSW21 and VRR apps. The bus line 450 will run at least every 10 minutes from around 10:45 AM to 8:30 PM on August 10, 2025.
With these enhanced transportation options and integrated ticketing, fans can look forward to a smooth and enjoyable experience at Borussia Dortmund's season opener.
The U42 and U46 city rail lines, in addition to U45, will provide football fans with multiple comfortable options to reach Borussia Dortmund's stadium on August 10, 2025, with the U42 connecting locations beyond Fredenbaum, and the U46 extending beyond the main station. On this special day, European football leagues enthusiasts can rejoice as they can effortlessly attend the Premier League's season opener, not only by taking advantage of the reinforced public transportation but also by utilizing the park-and-ride (P+R) facilities if coming by car.
