The Opening Ceremony is the first real “goosebumps” moment of every big sporting event. It will set the tone for the entire Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and will provide a lasting impression.
Everyone can look forward to a spectacular show featuring well-known artists, the official Olympics ceremonial elements, and the highly anticipated Parade of Athletes.
We are happy to welcome the world to Germany and Berlin!
Gates open: 6 pm
Ceremony: 8:15 pm to 10:45 pm
Tickets for the opening ceremony are available at www.berlin2023.org.
For safety reasons, it is forbidden to bring glass bottles, cans, hard packaging or any objects that may be used as a throwing device (e.g. deodorant, perfume, etc.) to the venue. Therefore, these items will be collected at the entrance point.
Bags shall be DIN A4 (21cm x 29,7cm) or smaller! For safety reasons it’s forbidden to bring bags bigger than DIN A4 (21cm x 29,7cm).
In order to minimize waiting times at the entrance, we ask all concertgoers to, to refrain from bringing bags. There is no possibility to hand in the bags on site. The access with smaller pockets (like fanny packs, little shoulder bags, clutches) is granted, nevertheless we also ask you to reduce everything on an absolutely necessary minimum (money, medicine, etc.).
Entrance will not be granted with the following items:
• big bags like backpacks, tote bags, travel bag, suitcases, baskets and cooling bags
• professional cameras with zoom objectives and/or interchangeable lens and the function to videotaping
• audio and videotaping devices
• light and video equipment
• GoPro cameras
• selfie sticks
• electronic devices such as tablets, laptops, power banks, etc. except mobile phones
• Food and drinks (both will be available inside the venue)
• Chairs, stools, folding chairs
• weapons, knives, taser, batons, pepper spray, key & wallet chains etc.
• torches, flashlights, glow sticks, laser pointer
• big flags and posters (incl. sticks)
• helmets
Please be also aware of our house regulations.
The concert ticket entitles the holder to travel to and from the concert by local public transport (except special transport). We therefore recommend travelling by local public transport.
Local public transport
The following lines will bring you close to the Olympiastadion:U-Bahn The underground train (U-Bahn) U2 takes you directly to the station Olympiastadion. It’s only a short walk from there to the stadium (East Gate entrance: 500m, South Gate entrance: 870m).
S-Bahn
The above ground train (S-Bahn) S3 and S9 takes you directly to the station Olympiastadion. It’s only a short walk from there to the stadium (South Gate entrance via exit Flatowallee: 200 m, East Gate entrance via exit Trakehner Allee: 250m). BusWith the bus lines M49 or 218 you can reach the stop Flatowallee. It’s only a short walk from there to the stadium.Before you arrive please check www.bvg.de for the best connection and possible closures or delays.
Car
Coming from Hamburg/Rostock:
Coming from Munich/Nuremberg, Hannover/Magdeburg, Leipzig:
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Coming from Brandenburger Tor:
Parking
Around the Olympiastadion Berlin there is a large number of public parking spaces, which can also be used for events (some subject to charges):
Please follow the traffic guidance systems on event days.
Local Public Transport
At the S-Bahn stop Olympiastadion, an elevator is only located at the exit marked „Flatowallee“. The metro station “Olympiastadion” is also wheelchair accessible. Both the S-Bahn station and the metro stop Olympiastadion will guide you to the stadium’s main entrances at the East and South Gates.
Car
Visitors driving to the stadium are asked to use the parking lot PO5, which offers wheelchair accessible parking. The exact number of parking spots may vary for each event.
In the Stadium
Guests in wheelchairs can easily access the lower stands via entrances in blocks C/D, N, Q/R and S/T. An adequate number of kiosks and handicap-accessible bathrooms can be found in the lower stand areas as well.
Walking Aids
The bringing of walking aids is permitted in the interior (standing room) in exceptional cases. These exceptions include crutches as well as walking sticks. Bringing a walker is not permitted.
Parking
Around the Olympiastadion Berlin there is a large number of public parking spaces, which can also be used for events (some subject to charges):
• Olympischer Platz (Olympic Place) (max. 2.8 tons per vehicle)
• parking lot PO1
• parking lot PO4 with handicapped accessible parking spaces (max. 2.8 tons per vehicle)
• parking lot PO5 with handicapped accessible parking spaces (max. 2.8 tons per vehicle)
• parking lot PO7
Please follow the traffic guidance systems on event days.
For media planning to attend the Opening Ceremony, registration is required and mandatory. The deadline for this isJune 5th, 2023 and you can register HERE.
