In the round of 16 against Monterrey: Pascal Gross expects a “very intense game”

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·29 June 2025

In the round of 16 against Monterrey: Pascal Gross expects a “very intense game”

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On Tuesday (1.7) BVB will be playing in the round of sixteen of the FIFA Club World Cup at 21:00 (local time) in the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta against CF Monterrey. Here you can find information about the fan embassy and further information for BVB fans who will be attending the game. <\/p>\n","xdm:linkURL":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2025/6/29/Fan-embassy-Wild-Leap-in-Atlanta-Fan-information-for-game-against-Monterrey.html","@type":"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable","dc:title":"Fan embassy \u201cWild Leap\u201d in Atlanta - Fan information for game against Monterrey","repo:modifyDate":"2025-06-29T14:39:00Z"}},"displayTag":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayTag","title":"Display Department","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/sub-category/fifa-klub-wm"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"metadescription":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"metadescription","title":"Meta Description","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"linkTarget":"_self","link":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2025/6/29/Fan-embassy-Wild-Leap-in-Atlanta-Fan-information-for-game-against-Monterrey.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2025/06/29/faninfos-atlanta/Fans-USA.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"experience":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"experience","title":"Experience Fragment","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExport":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExport","title":"App Export (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"showDate":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"showDate","title":"Show Date and Time (CET)","multiValue":false,"value":"29.06.25 14:39 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"

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The official BVB fan embassy in Atlanta will be the central point of contact on the day of the game for all Borussians, and is around a 15 minute walk from the stadium. Entry is free. Please note that you must be 21 or over to enter, and that this is a public event with limited capacity. Fans who are under 21 must be accompanied by someone who is over 25. <\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> 125 Ted Turner Drive SW Atlanta, Georgia 30313<\/a><\/p>\n

Key information<\/b><\/p>\n

\n
Tuesday, 01.07.:<\/b>\n
Entry is from 14:00<\/li>\n
Open until at least 20:00<\/li>\n
The BVB beer bus and Kiosk09 will be on-site again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fan info for the game against CF Monterrey <\/b><\/p>\n
Below you will find all key information for the round of sixteen game. <\/p>\n
Contact on site<\/b><\/p>\n
For the round of sixteen game, fan representative Sebastian Schneider (+491702069435, [email protected]\" title=\"E-Mail an Sebastian Schneider senden.\">[email protected]<\/a>) will be available to assist you. <\/p>\n
Arrival<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Please note that you will need a valid passport and an approved ESTA to enter the USA.<\/li>\n
Please also observe the travel and safety information<\/a> provided and regularly updated by the Federal Foreign Office.
\n
In this context, the Federal Foreign Office advises, among other things, to ensure adequate vaccination protection against measles.<\/li>\n
It is also strongly recommended that you take out adequate insurance cover, e.g. international health insurance with repatriation cover. (You can find a travel health insurance offer from SIGNAL IDUNA on the SIGNAL IDUNA<\/a> website.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
The Mercedes Benz Stadium is located at the edge of Atlanta city centre, in the immediate vicinity of the BVB fan embassy \u201cWild Leap\u201d. <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Arrival by public transport:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
The stadium can be reached most easily via the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). The closest stations to the stadium are GWCC/CNN Center Station and Vine City Station. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Arrival by car:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
There are several car parks available around the stadium, some of which can be booked in advance.<\/li>\n
You can find more information here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Admission<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
The Mercedes Benz Stadium (Address: 1 AMB Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA) opens 120 minutes before kick-off, i.e. at 19:00 local time. <\/li>\n
BVB fans may use any entrance, but entrances 3 and 4 are the closest to the BVB fan section. <\/li>\n
At the stadium entrance, there will first be a ticket check and then a body check. Please note that every spectator must pass through a metal detector.<\/li>\n
Admission will be supervised by stewards and the police.<\/li>\n
Please note that tickets are only valid in the FIFA ticket app and will only be activated shortly before the matchday, at which point they will become \u2018visible\u2019. An internet connection is not required for this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Permitted fan paraphernalia:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Flags (max. 2 x 1.5 metres)
\n
Flagpoles must be flexible and non-flammable<\/li>\n
Flagpoles must not be longer than one metre and must not exceed one centimetre in diameter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Flags that are larger must be registered in advance via FIFA's Fan Material Portal<\/a> at least 5 days before the match.<\/li>\n
Fans with larger flags must be at the stadium 2.5 hours before kick-off for fan material checks.<\/li>\n
Please note that flags and other fan paraphernalia with political, discriminatory or commercial content are not permitted and may result in exclusion from the stadium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Prohibited fan paraphernalia:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Megaphones<\/li>\n
Block flags<\/li>\n
Balloons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Further information on fan materials can be found on FIFA's Fan Material Portal<\/a> and in the \u201cGeneral stadium regulations\u201d section at the bottom of the page. <\/p>\n
Permitted items:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Transparent plastic bags (max. size: 30 cm x 15 cm x 30 cm)<\/li>\n
Small bags that are not transparent (max. size: 11 cm x 16.5 cm)<\/li>\n
Small umbrellas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Prohibited items:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Bags and rucksacks larger than the specified dimensions<\/li>\n
Camera bags of any kind<\/li>\n
Pyrotechnics of any kind<\/li>\n
Weapons of any kind<\/li>\n
Bottles and cans of any kind<\/li>\n
Food and drink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
An overview of prohibited items can be found in the \u201cGeneral stadium regulations\u201d section at the bottom of the page. <\/p>\n
Cloakrooms will be available at the stadium (prices: rucksack $10, suitcase $20). <\/p>\n
Stadium<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
The BVB fan section is located in the lower tier in Blocks 135, 136, 101 lower tier, 102 lower tier, 103 lower tier and 104 lower tier, and in the upper tier in Blocks 101, 102 and 103. <\/li>\n
Tickets will be checked again when entering the seated areas of the stadium. Please make sure that you use your assigned seat.<\/li>\n
It is only possible to pay with debit or credit card in the stadium. <\/li>\n
Please note that smoking is not permitted in the stadium. <\/li>\n
Food and drinks may be consumed in the stands. <\/li>\n
Alcohol will be served in the stadium. Please note that you must be 21 years of age to buy alcohol in the USA, and may be required to show proof of age. <\/li>\n
Please also observe the additional rules of conduct provided on this page, and the applicable stadium regulations<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"
The official BVB fan embassy in Atlanta will be the central point of contact on the day of the game for all Borussians, and is around a 15 minute walk from the stadium. Entry is free. Please note that you must be 21 or over to enter, and that this is a public event with limited capacity. Fans who are under 21 must be accompanied by someone who is over 25. <\/p>\n
Address:<\/b> 125 Ted Turner Drive SW Atlanta, Georgia 30313<\/a><\/p>\n
Key information<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Tuesday, 01.07.:<\/b>\n
Entry is from 14:00<\/li>\n
Open until at least 20:00<\/li>\n
The BVB beer bus and Kiosk09 will be on-site again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fan info for the game against CF Monterrey <\/b><\/p>\n
Below you will find all key information for the round of sixteen game. <\/p>\n
Contact on site<\/b><\/p>\n
For the round of sixteen game, fan representative Sebastian Schneider (+491702069435, [email protected]<\/a>) will be available to assist you. <\/p>\n
Arrival<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Please note that you will need a valid passport and an approved ESTA to enter the USA.<\/li>\n
Please also observe the travel and safety information<\/a> provided and regularly updated by the Federal Foreign Office.
\n
In this context, the Federal Foreign Office advises, among other things, to ensure adequate vaccination protection against measles.<\/li>\n
It is also strongly recommended that you take out adequate insurance cover, e.g. international health insurance with repatriation cover. (You can find a travel health insurance offer from SIGNAL IDUNA on the SIGNAL IDUNA<\/a> website.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
The Mercedes Benz Stadium is located at the edge of Atlanta city centre, in the immediate vicinity of the BVB fan embassy \u201cWild Leap\u201d. <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Arrival by public transport:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
The stadium can be reached most easily via the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). The closest stations to the stadium are GWCC/CNN Center Station and Vine City Station. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Arrival by car:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
There are several car parks available around the stadium, some of which can be booked in advance.<\/li>\n
You can find more information here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Admission<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
The Mercedes Benz Stadium (Address: 1 AMB Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA) opens 120 minutes before kick-off, i.e. at 19:00 local time. <\/li>\n
BVB fans may use any entrance, but entrances 3 and 4 are the closest to the BVB fan section. <\/li>\n
At the stadium entrance, there will first be a ticket check and then a body check. Please note that every spectator must pass through a metal detector.<\/li>\n
Admission will be supervised by stewards and the police.<\/li>\n
Please note that tickets are only valid in the FIFA ticket app and will only be activated shortly before the matchday, at which point they will become \u2018visible\u2019. An internet connection is not required for this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Permitted fan paraphernalia:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Flags (max. 2 x 1.5 metres)
\n
Flagpoles must be flexible and non-flammable<\/li>\n
Flagpoles must not be longer than one metre and must not exceed one centimetre in diameter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Flags that are larger must be registered in advance via FIFA's Fan Material Portal<\/a> at least 5 days before the match.<\/li>\n
Fans with larger flags must be at the stadium 2.5 hours before kick-off for fan material checks.<\/li>\n
Please note that flags and other fan paraphernalia with political, discriminatory or commercial content are not permitted and may result in exclusion from the stadium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Prohibited fan paraphernalia:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Megaphones<\/li>\n
Block flags<\/li>\n
Balloons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Further information on fan materials can be found on FIFA's Fan Material Portal<\/a> and in the \u201cGeneral stadium regulations\u201d section at the bottom of the page. <\/p>\n
Permitted items:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Transparent plastic bags (max. size: 30 cm x 15 cm x 30 cm)<\/li>\n
Small bags that are not transparent (max. size: 11 cm x 16.5 cm)<\/li>\n
Small umbrellas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Prohibited items:<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
Bags and rucksacks larger than the specified dimensions<\/li>\n
Camera bags of any kind<\/li>\n
Pyrotechnics of any kind<\/li>\n
Weapons of any kind<\/li>\n
Bottles and cans of any kind<\/li>\n
Food and drink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
An overview of prohibited items can be found in the \u201cGeneral stadium regulations\u201d section at the bottom of the page. <\/p>\n
Cloakrooms will be available at the stadium (prices: rucksack $10, suitcase $20). <\/p>\n
Stadium<\/b><\/p>\n
\n
The BVB fan section is located in the lower tier in Blocks 135, 136, 101 lower tier, 102 lower tier, 103 lower tier and 104 lower tier, and in the upper tier in Blocks 101, 102 and 103. <\/li>\n
Tickets will be checked again when entering the seated areas of the stadium. Please make sure that you use your assigned seat.<\/li>\n
It is only possible to pay with debit or credit card in the stadium. <\/li>\n
Please note that smoking is not permitted in the stadium. <\/li>\n
Food and drinks may be consumed in the stands. <\/li>\n
Alcohol will be served in the stadium. Please note that you must be 21 years of age to buy alcohol in the USA, and may be required to show proof of age. <\/li>\n
Please also observe the additional rules of conduct provided on this page, and the applicable stadium regulations<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-3304a94386","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Fan embassy \u201cWild Leap\u201d in Atlanta - Fan information for game against Monterrey","exportedType":"text/plain"},"matchId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"matchId","title":"match id","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"-2008877003","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in news wall on homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"2025/6/29/Fan-embassy-Wild-Leap-in-Atlanta-Fan-information-for-game-against-Monterrey","exportedType":"text/plain"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"scheduledPushTime":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"scheduledPushTime","title":"Scheduled Push Date and Time","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"calendar"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/other"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2025/06/29/faninfos-atlanta/A-Fans-USA.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"}}

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