Overview

• Festival dates are September 20 to October 5, with the official keg tapping by Mayor Dieter Reiter at noon in the Schottenhamel tent on opening Saturday.
• Entry controls allow only small bags up to about 3 liters (max 20×15×10 cm), ban all knives including Hirschfänger, restrict strollers after 18:00 and all day on Saturdays and October 3, and permit only assistance dogs on site.
• Security measures include fenced access with checks, two concentric vehicle-restriction rings around the Theresienwiese, surveillance cameras, and a temporary flight restriction zone, with a designated safe space for women.
• Munich urges visitors not to drive, pointing to scarce parking and closures; MVV lists multiple nearby S‑, U‑Bahn, tram and bus stops, Deutsche Bahn adds extra regional trains on peak days, and temporary taxi stands are set around the grounds.
• Beer prices range roughly from €14.50 to €15.80 per Maß with free water at public fountains, the Oide Wiesn charges €4 by day, and FC Bayern’s Wiesn kit will debut on September 26 against Werder Bremen as media report a team visit to the Käfer tent on October 5.