VfL Bochum tickets

One of the most asked questions over the past years in our German customer service department is how can I get VfL Bochum tickets? To help you answer this question we wrote down all steps below.

1. Select the Bochum match you want to attend and click 'View Tickets'.
2. Select the sector you would like to sit within the Ruhrstadion.
3. Select the number of tickets you would like to purchase.
4. Click on the green 'Buy' button.
5. Complete the order form using your personal details.
6. Don't forget to check all your information is correct.
7. Click 'Make Payment'.
8. The tickets are now yours!

Stadium information

Name:

Ruhrstadion

Capacity:

27,599

Address:

Castroper Straße 145, 44791 Bochum, Germany

Description:

VfL Bochum’s home, the Ruhrstadion, is one of the oldest stadiums in German football. It was opened in 1911 and only renovated once in ‘97. 27,599 supporters can watch either Bochum or the German national football team in Ruhrstadion.

Best way to travel to Ruhrstadion

After booking your VfL Bochum tickets, it's time to find out how you can get to St James' Park. There are several ways to get to the Ruhrstadion in Bochum. If you live close to the stadium take public transport or even walk!

By Public Transport

Best is to take the S-Bahn S1 to Bochum central station (Hauptbahnhof), from there take the underground 308/318 to the stadium ‘VONOVIA RUHRSTADION’. The underground only takes 3 minutes to the stadium.

By Car

It is possible to get to the stadium by car. Take the highway A43 ‘Münster - Wuppertal’ and exit on ‘Bochumer Kreuz. From there follow the A40 towards Essen where you will see the first signs for the stadium. There are several parking slots around the stadion - PStadionring, PRuhrCongress, PKirmesplatz and PFahrrad for bikes.

Club information

Current Manager:

Peter Zeidler

Current Captain:

Anthony Losilla

League Position Last Year:

16

Other information

Bochum is finished on th 16th place last year and is fighting for their relegation to stay in the Bundesliga. A disappointing results for their 2023/24 season, but the team is fighting hard to come back to a better performance.

VfL Bochum 2024-2025 transfers

VfL Bochum is always active on the transfer market, especially after a disappointing result last season they want to keep improving and fighting for a strong upcoming season. In this part we name all incoming and outgoing transfers for VfL Bochum.

Main outgoing transfers

Main incoming transfers

VfL Bochum Titles & Trophies

VfL Bochum is a club in German football. Despite the long history, the club only won a handful of trophies over the years. Bochum’s biggest achievement in international football was to qualify in 1996/97 for the UEFA-cup. This is a list with all the trophies they've won.

2n Bundesliga title:

4 (latest: 2020/21)

Regionalliga West wins:

2 (latest: 1970/71)

2. Oberliga West wins:

2 (latest: 1955/56)

Verbandsliga Westfalen win:

1 (1964/65)

Bochum Rivalries

Borussia Dortmund

One of the regional rivalries is against Borussia Dortmund. Known as one of the ‘minor Revier derby’ the match between Bochum and Dortmund is fueled with local history and rivalry. Dortmund as one of Germany’s biggest clubs has seen more victories over the years.

Schalke 04

Another derby based on their proximity is between Bochum and Schalke 04. Both teams fight intensely in every encounter. But in most seasons they were separated in different divisions as Bochum often plays in the 2nd Bundesliga (2nd division in Germany’s football system) and Schalke in the Bundesliga.

Frequently Asked Questions about VfL Bochum tickets

Where to buy Bochum tickets online?

The best way for non-members to get VfL Bochum tickets is to buy from LiveFootballTickets.com. We have been serving football fans all around the world since 2004. We know our way around the Bundesliga and VfL Bochum in particular. We are the most affordable option on the internet for Bochum tickets compared to other sites on the internet.

Where do away fans sit at Ruhrstadion?

Away fans have dedicated sectors in the Ruhrstadion seating thousands of supporters for Bochum’s opponents. Click here to find Vfl Bochum tickets available for non-members.