VfB Stuttgart vs. Everton FC (pre-season friendly)

First home pre-season friendly of VfB Stuttgart's 2026/27 preparation, against English club Everton FC, at the MHP Arena.

Dates

Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 17:00 – 19:00

Sensory information

Noise: intense
Crowds: intense
Visual busyness: lively
Smells: calm

✅ Leaving early is easy at any point.
ℹ️ No dedicated quiet spot known.

What to expect: Large stadium crowd with chanting, drums, PA announcements and goal-horn/music bursts; bright floodlights, dense concourse crowds at entry/half-time/exit.

Exit options: Stadium exits are available at every block throughout the match via the concourse; choosing an aisle seat near a gangway makes it easy to leave at any point, including before the final whistle to avoid the exit crowd crush.

Practical facts

Area: Stuttgart & Region
Energy needed: high — a big day
Weather: Works in any weather
Booking: Book tickets ahead
Address: MHP Arena, Mercedesstraße 87, 70372 Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt

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Description

Kick-off 17:00. Pre-season friendly match at VfB Stuttgart's home stadium, the MHP Arena (formerly Mercedes-Benz Arena), in Bad Cannstatt.

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