Price increase: Kölsch in the 1. FC Köln stadium is now 5.50 euros!

Price increase: Kölsch in the 1. FC Köln stadium is now 5.50 euros!

1. FC Köln has adjusted the prices for Kölsch in the stadium for the 2025/2026 season. From now on, a 0.5 liter cup of Kölsch costs 5.50 euros - that's 60 cents more than last season, which corresponds to a price increase of around 12 percent. This puts Cologne in third-to-last place in the Bundesliga ranking for beer prices, behind Hoffenheim (5.60 euros) and Bayern Munich (5.90 euros) [ t-online.de ] . However, compared to the prices in Cologne's old town, where you pay 2.40 euros for a 0.2 liter carton of Kölsch, the stadium beer remains a bargain. The Kölsch is served in large plastic cups for which a deposit of 2 euros is required.

The prices for soft drinks such as Cola, Fanta, Spritze and apple spritzer remain stable at 4.90 euros. The reduction for water is particularly pleasing: the price has been reduced from 4.40 euros to 2.50 euros. But while drink prices show a mixture of increases and decreases, some snacks have become more expensive: Haribo, popcorn and chips now cost 3.50 euros instead of 2.80 euros. The prices for the tasty sausages in the stadium remain the same: Bratwurst and Krakauer remain at 4.10 euros, while the newly introduced vegan bratwurst is available at the stands behind the south stand for 4.10 euros. There is also a vegan wrap and a meatball roll, each of which costs 5.50 euros [ belovedinkoeln.com ].

Catering changes and payment arrangements

Catering in the RheinEnergieStadion has been operated directly by 1. FC Köln since last season. One new thing is that cash is no longer accepted in the stadium; Payment is made exclusively by card. The deposit for the cups is credited directly back to the respective card, which is a relief for many fans.

Overview of ticket prices

Ticket prices are also in focus in the new season: the most expensive standing room ticket in the Bundesliga costs 260 euros and therefore belongs to Dortmund. FC Cologne is in third-to-last place with 252 euros. For comparison: In Hoffenheim, the cheapest standing season tickets are available from 150 euros. The season ticket at 1. FC Köln also starts at 510 euros, only Union Berlin charges more [ 90min.de ].

These price adjustments follow the general trend in the Bundesliga, where many clubs are increasing their prices – in response to increased costs. It is also interesting that FC Cologne issues 25,500 season tickets every year and the waiting list is already long. The anticipation for the new season is palpable, because the new coach Lukas Kwasniok starts on August 24th. The first home game against SC Freiburg took place on August 31st.