Holstein Kiel crips membership record despite the Bundesliga descent!

Holstein Kiel crips membership record despite the Bundesliga descent!

Kiel, Deutschland - The football club KSV Holstein from Kiel experiences a significant increase in its number of members despite a relegation from the Bundesliga. This can be seen in the latest record of the association, which shows more than 11,500 members at the end of the 2024/2025 season, which is an impressive record. As the KN makes clear, Holstein Kiel benefits from increasing popularity and the hope of fans to get better at tickets for the coveted games in the Holstein Stadium in the future. In recent years, the number of members has increased in parallel to the sporting successes of the association, which speaks for a solid anchorage in the region.

particularly gratifying for the club management: after relegation from the highest German class, there was no significant emigration from members. In the period until June 30, 2025, around 507 people left, while at the same time, an average of 85 new members included the association. This development is a sign of loyalty and shows that the club actively integrates the fans with its offers and its co -determination culture. KSV President Steffen Schneekloth is happy about the loyalty of the members and emphasizes how the association is firmly anchored in the Kiel region.

records and developments

The numbers prove the dynamics of the association: Between 2022 and 2023 there were 812 new members, and in March 2023 Holstein Kiel already had 4,181 members. The promotion to the Bundesliga in 2024 increased the number to 6,865, but the current number of 11,565 members is a new dimension. KSV Holstein thus overtakes the previous leader, the association for leisure and health sports at the University of Kiel, and occupies the 64th place among the sports clubs across Germany. For comparison: The largest sports clubs in Germany are FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 with membership numbers of 410,000, 218,500 and 194,000.

The fate of the association are directed under the direction of President Steffen Schneekloth as well as the managing directors Wolfgang Schwenke and Olaf Rebbe. In terms of sport, the first team of KSV Holstein under head coach Marcel Rapp is currently active in the 2nd Bundesliga after she suffered the relegation from the Bundesliga last season. Historically, the club is deeply rooted in the football landscape of Germany, with a foundation that goes back to 1900. The various mergers and developments have made Holstein Kiel one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Schleswig-Holstein.

A look at the future

For the coming season there is an exciting challenge, while the association wants to further improve its infrastructure. After the Bundesliga promotion in 2024, renovation measures are planned at the Holstein Stadium, which should serve to further develop the association. The association has deliberately opted for a concept that actively integrates the club members into the developments. The youth work at Holstein Kiel is very important, potential future talents find an excellent development platform here.

The proceeds from membership fees are an important factor for the financial stability of the association. A strong, committed membership network is the basis for successful club work, especially in economically challenging times. Holstein Kiel has proven a good hand to lay a strong foundation for future challenges and promises to continue his success story in the 2nd Bundesliga.

With the mascot "Stolle" on the side, a stork that represents the region, the club remains firmly anchored in the hearts of its followers. Holstein Kiel, known for his lively fan culture and his historical rivalries, such as VfB Lübeck, Hamburger SV and FC St. Pauli, impressively shows that the cohesion among fans remains strong even after a decline

Further information on Holstein Kiel can be found on the official website and in the reports of wikipedia as well as the analyzes Academia.