Safety zone at the top game: Police warn of traffic chaos!

Safety zone at the top game: Police warn of traffic chaos!

On November 2nd, 2025, the two arch-rivals SK Rapid Wien and SK Sturm Graz will meet at the Allianz Stadium in Vienna-Hütteldorf. This hot duel promises not only top sporting performance, but also increased safety precautions. The game starts at 5 p.m., but a security area will be set up around the stadium from 10 a.m. and will remain in place until midnight. The police are always on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly and encourage fans to arrive early and prefer to use public transport. If you are not planning to attend a game, you should avoid the areas around the stadium.

The comprehensive security measures are also reflected in the police's clear rejection of provocations of any kind. "Sporting competition should be the priority," says an official statement. Broad reporting on traffic disruptions and closed access roads is provided on the Vienna Police website. This approach is not only preventive, but also a response to the emotional tension associated with such a game.

Safety precautions and their consequences

Since SK Sturm is currently in first place in the league and SK Rapid is in second place, the two teams are only separated by a small gap of three points. The two wins and nine goals difference promise an exciting and powerful game. For the fans, this is not just a sporting competition, but also revenge after SK Rapid was eliminated in the round of 16 of the ÖFB Cup. Against this background, the security area is particularly relevant, which includes, among others, the following streets:

• Conrad-von-Hötzendorf-Straße Nr. 151
• Evangelimanngasse über Münzgrabenstraße
• Harmsdorfgasse bis Nr. 12 (Krzg. Weinholdstraße)
• Weinholdstraße bis Nr. 31
• Dr. Lister-Gasse bis zur Krzg. Lortzinggasse
• Lortzinggasse bis Krzg. Paul-Ernst-Gasse Richtung Süden bis Karl-Huber-Gasse Nr. 11
• Richtung Westen bis Raiffeisenstraße Nr. 198
• Raiffeisenstraße Richtung Norden bis Haus Nr. 166 (Kirche)
• Richtung Nordwesten bis Krzg. Lisztgasse
• Kollowitzgasse bis Eduard-Keil-Gasse Richtung Westen bis Kasernstraße
• Kasernstraße Richtung Norden bis Senefeldergasse
• Schräg über Dauerkleingartenanlage bis Raiffeisenstraße Nr. 61
• Rückkehr zu Conrad-von-Hötzendorf-Straße Nr. 151

Anyone who enters this area despite the ban will face severe consequences. There is a risk of fines of up to 1,000 euros as well as substitute prison sentences if the payment request is not followed. The strict course is intended to ensure that everyone involved adheres to the rules and that safety is the top priority.

A look across the border

While strict security precautions already apply in Austria, a new decision by the Federal Constitutional Court is causing discussions in Germany. In the future, federal states will be allowed to charge the DFL organizers additional costs for police operations at high-risk games. This regulation could also play a role in Austria, as the costs of security measures are often a big issue at such major events. The pressure on organizers to contribute to the costs could increase in the future in order to ensure a fairer distribution of the financial burden.

The intensive discussions about the financing of public services are also evident in the domestic debate and could require a realignment of financial responsibilities. It remains to be seen how security strategies for sporting events will continue to evolve, particularly given the costs involved.