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President Mang calls for stadium expansion: Lions are fighting for the future!
Gernot Mang, President of TSV 1860 Munich, is fighting to expand the Grünwalder Stadium to 25,000 seats.
President Mang calls for stadium expansion: Lions are fighting for the future!
TSV 1860 Munich is currently at a crucial point in its history. On August 17, 2025, Gernot Mang, who was only elected as the new president at the beginning of July, spoke out Sports show set clear goals. Mang, who has been a loyal Lions fan since childhood, sees an urgent need to lead the club towards a more stable future. His term in office got off to a turbulent start after confusion arose about potential investors. A new Swiss investor spoke up, but Hasan Ismaik immediately followed up and explained that the sale to the Swiss had fallen through. Mang describes this phase as a “vacuum of ten days” without clear contacts.
A central concern of the new president is the expansion of the Grünwalder Stadium. Mang describes this arena as the club's home and is passionate about increasing capacity from the current 15,000 to 25,000 seats. Although the city of Munich has planned a maximum capacity of 18,105 seats, Mang hopes that the applications for the Olympic Games in Munich will bring positive momentum to the stadium issue. Support could also come from a billion in sports funding from the federal government, which could be made available to support such projects.
Unification and clear paths
In order to solve the club's problems, Mang emphasizes the need to unite the different groups within TSV 1860 and speak in clear unison. “We have to act as an association with one voice,” notes the president. He is aware of the challenges and sees them as a marathon that requires time and strategies. “A clear path for the coming years is essential,” he adds.
The situation around the club is therefore under constant pressure to change, and it remains to be seen how the fans and those responsible will react to these new developments. However, Gernot Mang has already proven himself to be an energetic and enthusiastic president who wants to do everything he can to put the Lions on the road to success.
Nevertheless, it is not just the sporting success that drives him; The club's economic stability also plays a central role in his considerations. Only with a solid foundation can the Lions take the necessary steps in higher leagues and achieve their goals.