Werder Bremen deprives 500 season tickets: fans react mixed!

Werder Bremen deprives 500 season tickets: fans react mixed!

Bremen, Deutschland - The interface between fanloyality and the club interests is currently being redefined at Werder Bremen. As Deichstube Around 500 season ticket owners to withdraw the annual tickets. This measure affects fans who too often did not use their tickets last season. A step that was last announced last year, but is now tightly enforced for the first time.

The new regulation stipulates that all fans have to visit at least twelve out of 17 home games in the Weser Stadium - either personally or by third parties to keep their season ticket. Anyone who stays below this minimum number will receive a message about the withdrawal of the season ticket. While some supporters complain about this measure, most show a positive attitude to this initiative, which aims to reduce the so-called "no-show rate".

reactions of fans

The reactions of the affected fans are mixed. Some feel frustration about the withdrawal of their season tickets, while others show understanding and even praise for the procedure. It is known that in some cases technical errors could lead to unjust withdrawal, but the Werder Bremen corrected after consultation with the affected fans. However, it should be noted: wheelchair users and their accompanying persons as well as special individual cases are excluded from this regulation.

In a further detail about the ticket allocation werder.de about the fact that the durated season tickets are now being awarded to new fans by lottery. These will have the chance to acquire an annual ticket for the new season, whereby the right of first refusal for existing season ticket holders can be perceived online or by phone up to a certain date.

A look outside the box

The topic of "no-show" is not new. Other clubs such as RB Leipzig also fight with unused season tickets. According to a report by rblive , the Saxons have taken measures to mobilize their fans. At RB Leipzig, season tickets can be withdrawn if fewer than ten out of 17 home games are visited. The measures are considered necessary by the association management in order to avoid the empty ranks on match days.

The discussion about season tickets and the associated obligations are still hot in the football world. The balance between fan binding and reality that not every regular stadium visitor is a challenge for the clubs. Because as you can see, it's not just about love money, but also about rewarding the loyal followers and creating a lively stadium atmosphere.