Carpooling portal and fan information: FCK away game in Karlsruhe!

Carpooling portal and fan information: FCK away game in Karlsruhe!

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Karlsruher SC will host 1. FC Kaiserslautern in their home stadium. Around 3,500 loud Red Devils supporters will make their way to support their team in this important away game. Anyone planning to make the trip should arrange their arrival early, as there are various options for fans.

The DFL continues to offer a free ride-sharing portal for all Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga supporters. Fans can use the Bundesliga app or the website bundesliga-mitfahrportal.de to search for trips to home and away games or offer trips themselves. FC sustainability manager Frederik Becker sees this initiative as positive and emphasizes the importance of promoting environmentally conscious travel options that also contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions. The people of Cologne also have various measures in the pipeline, such as a free public transport ticket with the entrance ticket, over 3,000 bicycle parking spaces and parking spaces for mobility offers.

Arrival information for fans

For those traveling by train, a relief train will be offered, departing Kaiserslautern Central Station at 9:25 a.m. and arriving in Karlsruhe at 11:17 a.m. The return journey starts at 4:15 p.m. and reaches Kaiserslautern at 5:53 p.m. There are also shuttle buses available that run from Karlsruhe main station from 10:00 a.m. and return after the game. There are lockers available at the station for fans with luggage, although toilets are not available outside the stadium.

When traveling with 9-seaters or buses, these are only allowed to travel from the direction of Mühlburger Tor. The guest parking lot also opens at 10:00 a.m., but there is limited capacity available. Parking fees are 10 euros for cars and 20 euros for buses.

Stadium and admission information

The stadium opens to the visiting block at 11:00 a.m.; There will be no box office as the game is already sold out. Fans can find space in blocks N0 (standing) and N4 (seated). It should be noted that certain fan paraphernalia such as large waving flags, drums and megaphones are permitted, while fan paraphernalia outside the visitors' block is prohibited. Choreos and banners must be registered in advance.

Important to know: Backpacks and bags up to DIN A4 are permitted, but handover at the entrance is not guaranteed. Digital cameras are allowed, while video cameras and semi-professional equipment are not permitted. Payment in the stadium can be made cashless, but cash is also possible at designated cash desks.

Fans with disabilities should receive special attention: They have access to special places in the home area, although accompanying persons are not allowed to carry fan paraphernalia. The fan representatives and fan project employees are available to provide support.

For anyone who can't make it to the game, 1. FC Kaiserslautern offers various options for following the game, including a fan radio and updates via social media. The commitment to fans is also reflected in the use of new technologies to improve the digital experience around the games. According to a study by IBM, international sports fans, especially the younger ones, value personalized and time-saving content to better follow sporting events.

The anticipation for the game on October 18th is already noticeable. The Cologne fans are prepared and will do everything they can to push their team to victory. Whether in the stadium or in front of the screen, the passion for football remains unbroken.