: Saxony's Situation - The ADAC anticipates heavy traffic with the commencement of the European Championship and the onset of summer holidays.
During the football European Championship starting on a Friday, drivers in and around Leipzig will have to adapt to busy streets. Florian Wagner, spokeperson for ADAC Sachsen, points out that traffic in Leipzig during the EM won't be without disruption, whether it's for visitors, commuters, or residents.
Additionally, the first week of the EM coincides with the start of summer holidays in the free state (20th of June), which will impact long-distance roads, according to Wagner.
In total, there are four games scheduled in Leipzig. The match between Portugal and the Czech Republic (18th of June) is expected to cause traffic congestion on highways, but the Leipzig police do not expect many fans from both countries without an EM ticket.
Things are expected to be different for the match between the Netherlands and France (21st of June), with significantly more crowded streets as Dutch fans tend to travel and many families could be starting their summer holidays. The traffic level for the match between Croatia and Italy (24th of June) is predicted to be between the first and second matches. For the Round of 16 on the 2nd of July, the ADAC forecasts crowded highways during peak travel times.
Fans traveling by car are cautioned that they cannot park near the Leipzig football stadium. Vehicles need to be parked on designated Park-and-Ride parking lots instead. The EM P&R parking lot on the Agra terrain in the southern part of the city is especially recommended, as it'll be connected to the stadium via special line 51.
For train passengers, public transportation can be used to reach the stadium. It's also approximately a 30-minute walk from the main train station to the stadium.
