ADAC Warns: Avoid Driving to the European Championship Game at Volksparkstadion

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Football fans are advised against using their cars for the opening match of the European Championship in Hamburg, as there are no available parking spaces near the Volksparkstadion, the club representatives stated on Tuesday. Fans will only have access to 8,000 parking spaces on the shuttle lots outside the city. Predictions indicate that about 49,000 people will be attending the game between Poland and the Netherlands on Sunday beginning at 3 p.m. "To attend this game, fans can only use fan buses or public transport, as there is likely to be congestion that day," remarked Christoph Tietgen from the ADAC.

For those travelling by bus or train, adequate time should be reserved for the journey, as there is likely to be massive crowds. Additionally, it may get congested around Heiligengeistfeld, where a public viewing for tens of thousands of people has been planned. Also, after the games, celebratory car convoys could potentially add to the congestion on the roads.

The mobility plan introduced by the red-green Senate for the European Championship has been embroiled in backlash from the CDU opposition. Critics argue that providing no parking spaces for spectators at the Volksparkstadion throughout the tournament and insisting on transportation via buses and trains represents an "alien" approach. In response, Tietgen noted, "Once the match begins, traffic in the city will come to a standstill." It remains to be observed if motorists will embrace this strategy and transfer to different modes of transport.

Update from ADAC: Press release of the Hamburg Traffic Authority from 16.5.24

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1. Despite the advice against driving, numerous soccer fans are expected to arrive at the Volksparkstadion on Sunday for the EM game between Poland and the Netherlands.
2. The ADAC recommends avoiding traffic around the Volksparkstadion on the day of the game due to potential congestion caused by soccer fans' car convoys.
3. For those attending the game in Hamburg, parking options are limited, and they should consider using fan buses or public transport to avoid the crowded Volksparkstadion area and excessive traffic.
4. Considering the massive attendance at the opening match of the European Championship, travelers envisaging their journey via bus or train should allow extra time to navigate the Hamburg Traffic and potential congestion at Heiligengeistfeld.
5. The Netherlands and Poland soccer enthusiasts planning to drive to the Volksparkstadion should be aware of the traffic situation and opt for alternatives, such as carpooling or using public transportation, to avoid overloaded roads and reach the stadium without delays.

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