Visitors Context · European Nights, 8–10 Sep
Borussia Dortmund-Villarreal CF Draws Est. 7,800 Foreign Visitors to Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund's Champions League match against Villarreal CF on Sept. 8 drew an estimated 7,800 international visitors to Dortmund, the most of any match played in the Sept. 8-10 European competition nights, according to Reputation League estimates.
It was the second-highest-value match of the 2026-27 season at that point.
- International visitors
- 7,800
- Overnight stays
- 10,900
- Economic activation
- €5.8m
- Spectators
- 77,500
- The match generated €5.8 million in economic activation and about 10,900 overnight stays
- Matches played in the Sept. 8-10 European competition nights drew an estimated 66,800 international visitors in total
FEAF v3 estimates, conservative floor values. Attendance as reported; international visitors and overnight stays are modelled.
Source: Reputation League, Economic Activation Platform (FEAF v3). European Nights, 8–10 Sep. Published 11.09.2026.