Hannover 96: 198,400 euros punishment for chaots in the stadium!

Hannover 96: 198,400 euros punishment for chaots in the stadium!

A difficult blow for Hannover 96: The DFB sports court has finished the association with a fine of 198,400 euros. The reason for this is repeated incidents of unsportsmanlike behavior of the supporters, which caused excitement in several games. The judgment was made in the sole judge and comprises three fines that cover various incidents. In particular, the penalties for the home game against SC Paderborn on February 22, 2025 and for the away game against 1. FC Köln on November 30, 2024 were important. Here the NDR that the fans ignited at least 90 pyrotechnic objects and delayed the kick-off time.

The punishments imposed by the German Football Association (DFB) are anything but low. For the incidents mentioned alone, Hannover 96 was borne in Cologne with 82,200 euros for Paderborn and 66,000 euros for Bengalische Feuer in Cologne. Another financial minus results from the events in the home game against SSV Ulm, which took place on May 3, 2025. Here the fans fired ten smoke bodies and lit four fireworks batteries, which caused 55,200 euros. The dfb also notes that the association can use up to 66,100 euros of this punishment for safety or violence prevention measures, provided that corresponding evidence is provided by December 31, 2025.

A look at the numbers

In the past two years, Hannover has paid 96 a remarkable 1.2 million euros in punishments. In order to cushion this enormous financial pressure, the association has decided to raise ticket prices in some stadium areas. This should at least partially cover the punishments, because the calls for financial measures become louder. An expert call can be heard to think about the effectiveness of the constantly increasing fines. An example of this is the experience of Tommy Haeder from Chemnitzer FC, who calls for loosening from old ways of thinking.

The problem of pyrotechnics in football is also not new. The Sport-Day emphasizes that the DFB has already imposed more than seven million euros in punitive money since the 2018/2019 season. In the 20222/2023 season there were almost 300 procedures alone, which resulted in a total of over seven million euros. Despite these measures, pyrotechnics remains a hotly debated topic because many fans see it as part of football culture.

a rethink required?

The discussion about a possible legalization of pyrotechnics in stadiums is increasing. In Norway, this is tested as part of a pilot project, in which certain conditions would also allow the burning of Pyro. This model could also be groundbreaking for German football, you think of the sanctions of the sanctions. The mixture of support and criticism remains a constant topic, and according to sociologist Stephanie Moldenhauer, a departure of pure fines for clubs like Hannover 96 could be the solution to improve security in the stadium. One thing is clear: Here you need a clarifying rethink on the part of the associations, which are currently still finishing fines.