Provisional fan information for the Champions League match in Zagreb

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Provisional fan information for the Champions League match in Zagreb

On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, Borussia Dortmund will face Dinamo Zagreb at the Maksimir Stadium in the UEFA Champions League (kick-off 21:00 CET). We would like to advise all BVB fans travelling with us to carefully read the preliminary fan information summarised below in advance of the trip in order to avoid any problems on the day of the match. 

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On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, Borussia Dortmund will face Dinamo Zagreb at the Maksimir Stadium in the UEFA Champions League (kick-off 21:00 CET). We would like to advise all BVB fans travelling with us to carefully read the preliminary fan information summarised below in advance of the trip in order to avoid any problems on the day of the match.

The information listed is provisional and will be updated on an ongoing basis.We recommend travelling fans to check the fan information regularly for new content.Updates will also be communicated via the social media channels of the BVB fan representatives.

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General safety instructions

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In preparation for the Champions League away match in Zagreb, Borussia Dortmund are endeavouring to ensure a safe stadium experience. For this reason, BVB are in close contact with Dinamo Zagreb officials as well as the Croatian and German security authorities. UEFA has categorised the match as a high-risk game. Due to the potentially explosive nature of the match day, hostile and aggressive behaviour towards recognisable BVB fans in the Zagreb city area cannot be ruled out.

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Please note the following information:

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- We would like to ask you to always behave in a restrained and de-escalating manner in the city area of Zagreb and in the Maksimir stadium in order to avoid conflicts around the match day. Behaviour that could be understood as provocation should be avoided.

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- BVB fan paraphernalia should not be worn outside the stadium on match day or the evening before.

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- BVB fans should only enter the stadium in the away section. We advise against purchasing or using tickets for outside the away section.

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- Please also note the following information on travelling and parking.

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Arrival

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- For security reasons, Dinamo Zagreb has informed us at short notice that travelling by bus is recommended. Borussia Dortmund are aware that BVB fans have already booked or planned their journey to Zagreb. Travelling by 9-seater, car or plane is still possible.

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- On match day, a car park for coaches, 9-seaters and cars will be available directly opposite the visitors' entrance from 6 a.m. onwards. This car park will be secured by police and security staff from 6am. The car park is located here.

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- Important: Should any incidents occur around the match day in Zagreb, the Croatian police reserve the right not to allow BVB fans parked in the car park to leave the car park until kick-off in order to ensure the safety of these fans. Catering and sanitary facilities will be available at the car park, further information will follow.

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- Dinamo Zagreb recommends driving directly to the stadium or guest car park on match day. Visiting fans who still wish to travel from the city centre can reach the stadium via tram lines 1 and 17 and travel to the 'Borongaj' station. The station is only a few minutes' walk from the away entrance. Dinamo Zagreb strongly advise against using other tram lines or stations. There will be no separate tram lines for visiting fans.

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- The ticket for the match does not entitle the holder to travel on public transport.

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- A fan march is not permitted.

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Admission

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- The time of the stadium opening will be announced later.

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- Dinamo Zagreb has issued digital tickets for the match.

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- The guest entrance is located on the south side of the stadium directly opposite the car park indicated under 'Arrival'.

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- We will provide wheelchair information later.

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- After the ticket check, stadium visitors must go through several access and body checks, which are carried out by both the security service and the police. Accordingly, longer waiting times are to be expected at the away entrance. We therefore recommend that you arrive at the stadium as early as possible.

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- Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted to enter the stadium. Dinamo Zagreb inform us that fans under the influence of alcohol (from 0.5 per mille) can be taken to the police station.

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The following fan paraphernalia is permitted:

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- Detailed information will follow

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Fan paraphernalia not permitted:

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- Detailed information will follow

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Permitted items:

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- Small bags up to a size of 30x20x10 cm

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Prohibited items:

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- Pyrotechnics of any kind

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- Objects that can be used as weapons or projectiles

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- Lighters

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- Power banks

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- Umbrellas

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- Coins

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- E-cigarettes

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- Professional cameras

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- Food and drinks not purchased in the stadium

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There will be no drop-off point for bags or rucksacks at the stadium.

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In the stadium

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- The away section in the stadium is located on the south stand.

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- Please note that the entire stand is equipped with seating shells.

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- As is usual for European matches, the unwritten law of free choice of seats applies within the blocks with seats. So if the seat on your ticket is occupied, there will certainly be some free seats in other areas of the away blocks.

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- Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the stadium.

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- You can pay in the stadium in cash and by card.

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After the game

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- There will be a block closure after the match. The toilets and kiosks will be accessible during the block closure.

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- The police will escort buses and cars leaving the city after the game.

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- There will also be no separate tram lines for visiting fans after the match.

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Youth League

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- The U19s will play the U19s of Dinamo Zagreb in the Youth League on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, at 14:00 CET. 

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- The match will take place at the Ivan Laljak-Ivic Stadium in Zapresic, around 25 kilometres from Zagreb.

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- Information on advance ticket sales will follow.

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The information listed is provisional and will be updated on an ongoing basis.We recommend travelling fans to check the fan information regularly for new content.Updates will also be communicated via the social media channels of the BVB fan representatives.

General safety instructions

In preparation for the Champions League away match in Zagreb, Borussia Dortmund are endeavouring to ensure a safe stadium experience. For this reason, BVB are in close contact with Dinamo Zagreb officials as well as the Croatian and German security authorities. UEFA has categorised the match as a high-risk game. Due to the potentially explosive nature of the match day, hostile and aggressive behaviour towards recognisable BVB fans in the Zagreb city area cannot be ruled out.

Please note the following information:

- We would like to ask you to always behave in a restrained and de-escalating manner in the city area of Zagreb and in the Maksimir stadium in order to avoid conflicts around the match day. Behaviour that could be understood as provocation should be avoided.

- BVB fan paraphernalia should not be worn outside the stadium on match day or the evening before.

- BVB fans should only enter the stadium in the away section. We advise against purchasing or using tickets for outside the away section.

- Please also note the following information on travelling and parking.

Arrival

- For security reasons, Dinamo Zagreb has informed us at short notice that travelling by bus is recommended. Borussia Dortmund are aware that BVB fans have already booked or planned their journey to Zagreb. Travelling by 9-seater, car or plane is still possible.

- On match day, a car park for coaches, 9-seaters and cars will be available directly opposite the visitors' entrance from 6 a.m. onwards. This car park will be secured by police and security staff from 6am. The car park is located here.

- Important: Should any incidents occur around the match day in Zagreb, the Croatian police reserve the right not to allow BVB fans parked in the car park to leave the car park until kick-off in order to ensure the safety of these fans. Catering and sanitary facilities will be available at the car park, further information will follow.

- Dinamo Zagreb recommends driving directly to the stadium or guest car park on match day. Visiting fans who still wish to travel from the city centre can reach the stadium via tram lines 1 and 17 and travel to the 'Borongaj' station. The station is only a few minutes' walk from the away entrance. Dinamo Zagreb strongly advise against using other tram lines or stations. There will be no separate tram lines for visiting fans.

- The ticket for the match does not entitle the holder to travel on public transport.

- A fan march is not permitted.

Admission

- The time of the stadium opening will be announced later.

- Dinamo Zagreb has issued digital tickets for the match.

- The guest entrance is located on the south side of the stadium directly opposite the car park indicated under 'Arrival'.

- We will provide wheelchair information later.

- After the ticket check, stadium visitors must go through several access and body checks, which are carried out by both the security service and the police. Accordingly, longer waiting times are to be expected at the away entrance. We therefore recommend that you arrive at the stadium as early as possible.

- Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted to enter the stadium. Dinamo Zagreb inform us that fans under the influence of alcohol (from 0.5 per mille) can be taken to the police station.

The following fan paraphernalia is permitted:

- Detailed information will follow

Fan paraphernalia not permitted:

- Detailed information will follow

Permitted items:

- Small bags up to a size of 30x20x10 cm

Prohibited items:

- Pyrotechnics of any kind

- Objects that can be used as weapons or projectiles

- Lighters

- Power banks

- Umbrellas

- Coins

- E-cigarettes

- Professional cameras

- Food and drinks not purchased in the stadium

There will be no drop-off point for bags or rucksacks at the stadium.

In the stadium

- The away section in the stadium is located on the south stand.

- Please note that the entire stand is equipped with seating shells.

- As is usual for European matches, the unwritten law of free choice of seats applies within the blocks with seats. So if the seat on your ticket is occupied, there will certainly be some free seats in other areas of the away blocks.

- Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the stadium.

- You can pay in the stadium in cash and by card.

After the game

- There will be a block closure after the match. The toilets and kiosks will be accessible during the block closure.

- The police will escort buses and cars leaving the city after the game.

- There will also be no separate tram lines for visiting fans after the match.

Youth League

- The U19s will play the U19s of Dinamo Zagreb in the Youth League on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, at 14:00 CET.

- The match will take place at the Ivan Laljak-Ivic Stadium in Zapresic, around 25 kilometres from Zagreb.

- Information on advance ticket sales will follow.