Chaos at the DFB Cup final: fans despair at the south gate of the Olympic Stadium

Chaos at the DFB Cup final: fans despair at the south gate of the Olympic Stadium

Olympiastadion Berlin, Deutschland - On May 30, 2025, the DFB Cup final between VfB Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld occurred to chaotic scenes at the south gate of the Berlin Olympic Stadium. The situation escalated when numerous fans had to wait hours to get access. There were reportedly unsustainable conditions that included crying children and little support from the security personnel. The Berlin Senate Administration has already announced a thorough analysis of the incidents, since the responsibility for admission controls at the German Football Association (DFB) and the Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH is. The DFB, which is responsible for the security concept, was dismayed by the experiences of the fans described and offered individual answers.

The inconvenience is particularly bitter because the DFB Cup final has been taking place in the Olympic Stadium since 1985 and this year was sold out with 74,036 spectators. Timo Rohwedder, Managing Director of Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH, took the reports of those affected seriously and promised a comprehensive evaluation of the event. Despite the critical situation, mass panic was only avoided by the prudence of those present and some luck. Arminia Bielefeld also expressed its displeasure about the serious problems during the game, while the Senate Administration emphasized that Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH was able to organize major events.

arrival and safety tips

For arrival to the Olympic Stadium, the use of public transport is recommended. Fans should take the U2 subway line to the Olympic Stadium underground station. From there, the inputs of the East Gate and South Gate can be reached at 500 meters or 870 meters. The market rules and various connections should also be checked on the BVG website before arrival, as track closures occur. Arrival by car is only possible to a limited extent, since all parking spaces around the stadium are not open to the public and an early arrival is recommended.

Security is a central topic in football games. Among other things, tips for a safe visit to the stadium include not leaving drinks unattended and paying attention to suspicious situations. The use of quick tests such as the drink check can help to ensure the safety of drinks. Fans should also be aware of the emergency exits and collecting places in the stadium and only move into their tickets via official channels. Good preparation includes checking stadium rules, charging cell phones and saving emergency contacts.

The events at the south gate of the Olympic Stadium throw a shadow on the prestigious football event and underline the need for a strict security concept to avoid problems in future major events.

Further information on the incidents can be found in the reports of rbb24 , For arrival from Olympiastadion Berlin and security measures by parahealdh