Champions League final: Munich in a state of emergency with 20,000 fans!

Champions League final: Munich in a state of emergency with 20,000 fans!

On June 2, 2025, Munich was in a state of emergency. The Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain caused a big celebration in the city. Tens of thousands of fans traveled from all over the world to watch the exciting duel in the Allianz Arena. With around 65,000 spectators in the stadium and over 20,000 more at the public viewing in the Olympic Park, the atmosphere was electric. That reports Mercury.

The police were optimally prepared for the onslaught. Around 2,000 officers were deployed to ensure security and promote peaceful coexistence. The fan zones at Odeonsplatz and Königsplatz were very well filled. But despite the peaceful majority, there were also some incidents. Before the game, irritants were sprayed at the University subway station, resulting in injuries to four people, including two police officers. Clashes also occurred at the Fröttmaning subway station, but without any injuries BR reported.

Fan zones and traffic

To ensure the safety and transport of fans, the Munich Transport Company (MVG) provided additional subway trains. The U6 ran regularly, while the U2 and U8 subway lines suffered from disruptions, particularly with temporary stop cancellations at Königsplatz. Access to the overcrowded fan zone in the Olympic Park had to be closed early, which not all fans were happy about.

Police reported 15 arrests for pickpocketing and trespassing after the game. In addition, around 64 people had to be held responsible for bodily harm and setting off pyrotechnics. Despite these incidents, the majority of visitors remained peaceful and celebrated the big football event together. The last major events of this kind in Munich were some time ago; the last final took place in 2012 when Bayern played Chelsea.

Economic impact

The event also had economic dimensions. The Munich economic department expects additional tourism sales of around 46.2 million euros. Many of the traveling fans had already booked overnight stays in the city and were prepared to dig deep into their pockets for their tickets, which cost between 180 and 950 euros. The international flair attracted guests from different countries and reinforced the lively character of the city during the tournament.

In summary, the Champions League final has once again put Munich in the spotlight. With safety measures that were well thought out and a street party that many will remember, the weekend was a complete success. Another highlight for the leisure culture and the security of the city was achieved, like this Bavarian police emphasized.