Bayern Munich plans to allow 15,000 spectators to attend the season opener

The German news agency (dpa) has learned that Bayern Munich, which has held the German soccer league title (Bundesliga) in the last eight seasons, is planning to allow up to 15,000 fans to enter its stadium in the opening match of the competition during the new season in front of its guest Schalke after Tomorrow.

Bayern Munich's stronghold of the Allianz Arena has a capacity of 75,000 spectators, and Bayern now plans to receive between 14,000 to 15,000 fans, as its management stated that it has the means to distribute tickets in such a short time amid a strict concept of cleanliness in matches.

Borussia Dortmund aims to receive 10,000 fans, while in Wolfsburg, there is an agreement on Tuesday by the country's federal states that allows soccer clubs (and those that play other sports such as ice hockey or basketball) to use up to 20 percent. Of her energy for the fans.

This will allow Wolfsburg to attend only 500 fans in the team's match against Bayerleverkusen next Sunday, because state legislation in Lower Saxony cannot be changed in time for the weekend.

The team plans to attract six thousand fans in their next match at home, which will be held in early October.


The final decision on the number of audiences present in the stands remains in the hands of the local health authorities and depends on the number of coronavirus infections in the area.

Meanwhile, the state of Bavaria is set to amend its legislation to allow the return of fans even though Bavarian Prime Minister Marcus Söder said clubs from the state including Bayern and Augsburg may start with slightly lower numbers than initially planned.

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