When there is a training session (as shown in the image below on 07/05), there will be “Training” written beside the date, with the time it will start (in this case 2.45pm)
The training session is open to the public, even non-club members. There is also no fee and no registration required for this. I’m not sure just how full the training usually is, but I went for a weekday training and there was no lines. There was a crowd but it wasn’t a Disneyland amount of people. Just show up on time, go to the field and you’re in. Of course coming early will ensure you get a good spot (which is just behind the fence, nearer to the field). There will be tons of fans there so just follow the crowd.
The training ground is called Säbener Straße, and it is also where the FC Bayern head office, service centre, youth academy, FC Bayern Tours etc are located.
This is how the outside of the training ground looks like. You can see the field ahead of the car. There will be automated barriers for car and security guards. But you can just walk pass them to get to the field. They won’t stop you since there is an open training. (Picture credit to : sueddeutsche.de)The official fanshop/service centre. Training ground is connected to this on the left side (Picture credit: spox.com)Generally the view from beside the fence with no zoom. On the day that I went, only a small number of players (mostly those benched for the Bayern vs Barcelona match) were present since they’ve just arrived from Barcelona literally when we were at the training ground.Alonso looking gruff on the pitch During the training session (with zoom)Just Alaba passing through =P (no zoom)Upclose and personal with Pizarro. Small tip, if you have time just stay til all the players leaves the field. Pizarro had pity on us fans staying under the blazing sun long after all the other players left the field. Then, he just decided to give out autograph. I was among the lucky 5 people (Yay!).Kept thinking that there is absolutely no way anyone would be signing autograph. I came unprepared with anything worthy of Pizarro’s signature. In the moment of panic, I offered my humble scarf for the occasion. Yeah, not a good idea. Cause now I only got some type of scratching marks on my scarf. No wonder no other fans ask him to sign on their scarf. But it’s still amazing to even got this chance. Important tip: Bring a notebook, postcards, jersey or anything signable just in case this happensGotze leaving the training ground in his obviously expensive Audi. Made me (who is 1 year older than him) rethink my life decisions since I can only afford a secondhand Hyundai Getz (lol)
Hi! Nice post 🙂 How many times a week does Bayern hold open training and when is the best time to watch an open training if you want to see players of the first team? I desperately want to meet Lewandowski and take a picture with him. Thank you!
Hi! Usually they would only do it once a week. You can check the schedule in the link in my post (i’ve just updated it cause it was wrongly linked previously). Most of the first team usually would be present for the open training. In my case was the exception since they just lost the UCL match. Regarding pictures/autographs, it’s really just luck. They don’t set up any session for that during the training so it really depends on the player.
Hi! Nice post 🙂 How many times a week does Bayern hold open training and when is the best time to watch an open training if you want to see players of the first team? I desperately want to meet Lewandowski and take a picture with him. Thank you!
Hi! Usually they would only do it once a week. You can check the schedule in the link in my post (i’ve just updated it cause it was wrongly linked previously). Most of the first team usually would be present for the open training. In my case was the exception since they just lost the UCL match. Regarding pictures/autographs, it’s really just luck. They don’t set up any session for that during the training so it really depends on the player.