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Seating guide

Lanxess Arena — seating & best seats

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Typical layout

Indicative layout for a arena — not Lanxess Arena's exact chart. The precise section map for your event is shown on the marketplace before checkout.

Floor(court / rink / GA)Upper tierLower tierUpper tier

Germany's largest indoor arena, under its landmark steel arch.

Capacity≈ 20,000Settingfully indoorOpened1998CityCologne

Where to sit

Best value

Lower-tier corner sections — close to the action for less than the premium side seats.

For sports

Lower-tier seats along the side at the center line, rows 5–20.

For concerts

Floor if you want energy; lower-tier sections at a 45° angle to the stage often see and hear better than floor rows far back.

Budget play

Front rows of the upper tier, center — the rail keeps sightlines clean.

Lanxess Arena fan tip

The upper tier is steep — vertigo-prone visitors should pick lower-ring seats.

Getting there

Bf Deutz/Lanxess Arena Stadtbahn stop; Köln Messe/Deutz rail station is 10 minutes on foot.

Common questions

How many people does Lanxess Arena hold?+

Lanxess Arena holds approximately 20,000 people as a arena. Configuration changes by event — concerts with floor seating differ from sports setups.

Is Lanxess Arena indoor or outdoor?+

Lanxess Arena is fully indoor.

Where can I see the exact seating chart for my event?+

This page shows the typical layout for a venue of this class. When you compare prices on TixInfo and click through to a partner marketplace, you'll see the exact interactive section map for your specific event before you buy.