Overcrowded subway to the Allianz Arena: Citizens are calling for solutions!

Overcrowded subway to the Allianz Arena: Citizens are calling for solutions!

The Allianz Arena in Munich, known for her great sporting events, is often the focus of the discussion about arrival. So it was on June 4, 2025 when the Nation's League semi-final took place between Germany and Portugal. Several ten thousand fans traveled to the arena for this big event. The Munich transport company (MVG) warned in advance of signaled overcrowded trains and bottlenecks in subway traffic, especially after the game. It was all the more important to have the indication of traveling early and adjusting to longer waiting times, because the subway drives on a regular five-minute cycle to cope with the fan flows [Merkur] that there is a lot of operation on the tracks before playing together.

But what about the residents who are not among the lucky ones who wanted to make a pilgrimage to the Allianz Arena? These often struggle with the overcrowded subway lines, especially the U6. Local residents report difficulties to get into the crowded trains. Before a game, the subway from Odeonsplatz are over full, and after the game the same fate meet the trains that drive into the city from Fröttmaning. This situation regularly causes resentment among the citizens [two.].

In January 2025, an application by the Greens was submitted to the Schwabing-Freimann district committee. The aim was to use additional subways between Munich freedom and pine garden in order to better master the enormous demand during the games. But the application was rejected by the city. This was justified with the fact that there are no turning options at both stops. The MVG expressed its regret about the decision and referred to a planned project called "Tram Munich north", which is supposed to bring improvements to the residents on match days.

Additional trains have been provided, but this does not seem to pass. The maximum capacity of the route has already been reached, which leads to a constant game of patience for travelers on match days. After the games, the MVG not only expects full subway, but also alerts that Fröttmaning underground station could be temporarily blocked for security reasons.

For the residents of Munich, these considerations are all the more important, since the city's traffic quantity cards, which are based on around 500 counts, show that even in the time windows with large sporting events there is a strong increase in traffic. According to the [City of Munich], weekly surveys are carried out to get an insight into the traffic loads. These surveys are done on typical working days, outside of holidays and public holidays, to show a realistic picture of the traffic situation.

The situation is clear: the passion for football not only brings joy, but also problems with it-and not only for the fans, but also for the residents of Munich, who have to struggle with the challenges in subway. It is to be hoped that long -term solutions will be found for these challenges so that all Munichers can come from A to B.