Ireland supporters planning to travel to Linz for the UEFA Nations League game against Austria should take note of the below information.

STADIUM
The match will take place at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, which is approximately 20 minutes from the city centre.

Opened in 2023, it is the home of LASK and has a capacity of 17,117 spectators.

The address is Helmut-Köglberger-Platz 1, 4020 Linz, Austria.

It is a cashless stadium and alcohol will be on sale inside the stadium.

TRANSPORT
The main airports to travel into would be Vienna, Linz or Munich.

Bus 601 connects Linz Airport with the railway station and takes approximately 20 minutes.

Linz is connected to Vienna by high-speed trains that take between 60-90 minutes, while a train from Munich to Linz takes approximately three hours.

If intending to travel back to Vienna after the game, it is recommended to book train tickets in advance.

Public Transport
The LinzMobil App is a very helpful guide to accessing public transport in Linz, which is serviced by frequent trams and buses.

Bus Services
The 17, 19 & 46 bus lines from Linz Central Station all go to the ‘Stadion’ stop. There is also a designated match-day bus corridor. 

Signage
Ireland supporters should follow the official signage directing visiting supporters to the entrance area marked ‘Gastesektor’.  

TICKETS
This game is sold out. Visiting supporters who purchased tickets will receive them electronically - those who were selected for pick-up have been informed of the details.  

Supporters are advised not to purchase tickets from unauthorised sources.

ENTRY
Supporters are encouraged to arrive to the stadium early to avoid delays at security checks and stadium entrances.

Tickets may be presented either digitally on a mobile device or in printed format.

Supporters may be searched by local police or stadium security before entering the stadium. Be prepared for ID checks; Supporters are advised to keep a scan or photo of their passport on their phone.  

There are no bag storage facilities. Small bags are allowed. There are self-service lockers in Linz Hauptbahnhof, while Stasher offer private storage options.

Please follow the Ireland SLO X account for all relevant updates on match day.

SAFETY INFORMATION
Linz is generally considered a safe and welcoming city for travelling supporters. As with any major sporting event, supporters are advised to remain aware of their belongings in crowded areas.

Emergency Services Number: 112

Emergency Consular: +353 1 4082000

Irish Embassy in Vienna

DFA Guidelines on Austria

Useful Advice
- Austria is part of the European Union, so your passport card can be used for travel

- Keep a digital copy of your passport saved on your phone

- Use official taxis or recognised ride-hailing apps where possible

- Follow instructions from police, stewards, and stadium staff

UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE
League B, Group 3
Austria v Ireland
Saturday, November 14th
Raiffesien Arena, Linz
KO 20:45 (Local Time), 19:45 (Irish Time)
LIVE on RTÉ2 / RTÉ Player