Mannheim

How do I get to the arena in Mannheim?

BY CAR: The SAP Arena is perfectly connected to local public transport and the road network. Whether you arrive in your own car or public transport, you can always reach us quickly and conveniently thanks to the tightly networked transport system!

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BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

by tram from Mannheim main station

From Mannheim main station take line 1 towards Rheinau to the Tattersall stop or walk (approx. 5 minutes). From there take line 6 towards Neuostheim directly to the SAP Arena. The Neuhermsheim SAP Arena stop is located in front of entrances A and B and is only served every 10 minutes during events approx. 2 hours before the start of the event. After the start of the event, line 6 ends again as scheduled in Neuostheim.

The Neuhermsheim SAP Arena Süd stop, which is located directly in front of the training halls, is regularly served by line 6a in the direction of Neuhermsheim every 20 minutes, even on days without events. To do this, take line 1 from the main train station in the direction of Rheinau for one stop to the Tattersall stop and change there to line 6A in the direction of Neuhermsheim.

with the Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn

The Mannheim ARENA/Maimarkt stop is served by the S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S51 and the regional train from Heidelberg and Weinheim or via Mannheim main station. The SAP Arena can be reached on foot in 5-7 minutes from the stop.

Are there any bag restrictions in the arena?

Bags and backpacks that exceed the format of 21 cm x 8 cm x 34 cm (roughly DIN A4) when filled or compressed may not be taken into the hall.

In exceptional cases, the organizer may impose further restrictions, which will then be explicitly published on the respective event subpage.

Where can I store my bag if it's too big at the Arena?

The drop-off station at Entrance B is available to event visitors for prohibited items. For a fee of €2.00, larger bags, backpacks and umbrellas etc. can be stored here until one hour after the end of the event. The fee charged serves to cover personnel and infrastructure costs. Any surpluses will benefit the charitable work of the “Adler Help People e.V.” association.

You can find more detailed information on the arena's website: SAP Arena

Just like in the U2 song, the old city centre of the south-west German city is “where the streets have no name”. Mannheim is famous for its unique square structure: the whole area between the castle and the Neckar river is divided in 144 squares, named with a letter and a number, such as A3 or Q5. This network of squares was built around an old fortress and is why Mannheim is nicknamed the square city. For example, the famous baroque castle is at the corner of A1 and L1.

Mannheim has always been a business and commerce city and has drawn many inventors and leaders of industrialisation. Mannheim resident Karl Drais invented the forerunner of the bicycle in 1817; Siemens constructed the world's first electric elevator in Mannheim in 1880; and Carl Benz invented the world's first automobile in his Mannheim workshop in 1886. In 1888, his wife Bertha Benz drove from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back in this automobile.

Today Mannheim, with its with 318,000 inhabitants, is a melting pot of cultures and nations. People from 170 countries live in the city, and therefore, you find food from all over the world there. But at the same time don’t forget to treat yourself with some traditional sweets and pastries from Mannheim: the Quadrolade (Mannheim-made chocolate), Schlosspflaster (a homemade chocolate truffle) or Mannemer Dreck (a kind of gingerbread with honey and cinnamon).

The Luisenpark is one of the most beautiful parks in all of Europe. Or treat yourself to a stroll through Mannheim's exclusive shopping mile with a fantastic view of the water tower, the city's landmark. Or visit one of the various museums.

Even if Mannheim is not one of the largest cities in Germany, some great inventions come from here. Karl Drais invented the forerunner of the bicycle in 1817. The Siemens company constructed the world's first electric elevator in Mannheim in 1880. And finally, it was Carl Benz who invented the world's the first automobile in his workshop in 1886. In 1888, his wife Bertha Benz drove from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back in this automobile.

FANZONE in Mannheim

Handball fans in Mannheim can celebrate on ice, as the fan zone is located on the icy surface of the south side hall of the SAP Arena. Even before the games in Mannheim start on 11 January, fans can watch the opening matchday on 10 January on large screens. From 10 to 16 January, the fan zone is open from 14:00 until 23:00 CET, and even until 1:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. There are interview rounds, contests, but also lots of good food.  
 

Address: directly at the arena  (An der Arena 1 · 68163 Mannheim)

Who plays in Mannheim? 

Eight teams from the preliminary groups B and E take the court in Mannheim's SAP Arena from 11 to 16 January 2024. On 11 January, group E will start its competition at 18:00 with the Netherlands playing debutants Georgia followed by a 20:30 match where defending champions Sweden are taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Group B will start a day later, on 12 January with Austria versus Romania at 18:00 and the rematch of the 2020 EHF EURO final Spain versus Croatia at 20:30. 

Matches of the preliminary round in Mannheim are played every day from 11 to 16 January 2024 at 18:00 and 20:30. All times are local. 

Mark your calendars and join us at the SAP Arena for some astounding handball. Tickets are available at tickets.eurohandball.com.