Munich's mayor demands a stadium with 25,000 seats!

Munich's mayor demands a stadium with 25,000 seats!

There is a lot of buzz in Munich about the future of the Grünwalder Stadium, the heart of TSV 1860 Munich. Mayor Dieter Reiter recently expressed his understanding of the demands to expand capacity to 25,000 spectators. He emphasizes that it is high time for a decision on a possible new stadium to be built in Riem, as the deadline for this is soon expiring. However, a fundamental renovation of the stadium is off the table - instead, the city favors an expansion that could ensure suitability for the second division, including economically advantageous options such as VIP boxes.

Reiter made it clear that the Grünwalder Stadium was not designed as a purely professional stadium; It also serves as a venue for other clubs, such as the men's and women's teams of FC Bayern Munich. In order to further advance the discussion, he demands a clear signal from the Sixz that they want to stay in the stadium in the long term. This is crucial, especially as the planning authority has already signaled that more than 18,000 spectators cannot be approved. A planning application for 25,000 spectators could result in legal horse whispering.

Future prospects of the stadium

As part of the considerations, TSV München von 1860 e.V. presented the city with a renovation plan that aims to cost less than 25 million euros. The main measures include a roof for the west curve and adjustments to the east curve, which also include VIP boxes and a new seating area for away fans. Preliminary plans suggest attendance will remain at 15,000, with a possible increase to 18,000 given the stadium's capacity. Moving some games to other stadiums is being discussed as a feasibility strategy and could make the search for alternative venues easier.

The feasibility study on capacity expansion, which was commissioned by AS+P, developed two approaches: the basic approach for 15,000 viewers with a focus on quality and an expansion approach to 18,060 viewers that combines quality and quantity. However, further growth beyond this framework seems unrealistic to the experts. The city is reacting to the high number of visitors to TSV 1860 games and is looking for solutions to be able to cope with this rush in the future.

Waiting for clear signals

The discussion about the future of the stadium remains exciting. While the city of Munich waits for signals from the club, TSV 1860 is pushing for concrete figures on rent structure. A move to the Olympic Stadium or a new building in Riem are also under discussion, but the favored solution remains the municipal stadium, which is to be prepared for the future through the renovation. A new stadium in Riem would be particularly suitable for a capacity of 40,000 to 45,000 spectators. But the options must be carefully thought out and financially secured.

The ball currently remains in play and the pressure is increasing. A concrete construction and financing plan is needed to determine the future direction of the Grünwalder Stadium. The coming weeks and months could be crucial for the future of football in Munich. TSV 1860 faces the challenge of positioning itself clearly while the city of Munich weighs up a wide variety of options and alternatives. What the fans and supporters of the club ultimately want remains an exciting question in this ongoing dialogue.