Energie Cottbus has to pay 42,000 euros for pyro offenses!

Energie Cottbus has to pay 42,000 euros for pyro offenses!

The latest developments related to FC Energie Cottbus ensure conversation. On July 8, 2025, the DFB sports court decided to finance the association with a fine of 42,000 euros. The reason for this is the unsportsmanlike behaviors of his followers, who showed up on May 10th during the away game against Hansa Rostock. At least 120 pyrotechnic objects were ignited, including 75 Bengal torches during the 47th minute of play, in which Cottbus won the match 3-1. As reports [Tagesspiegel] (https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/3-fussball-liga-nach-vorfallen-in-Rostock-cottbus-Muss-42-000- figures-13991264.html), the punishment is also to be considered under the aspect of security: 14,000 euros of the fine can be used for your own security and violent measures become.

But that's not the only incident that Cottbus has employed in the past few weeks. Another look at the recent past shows that the DFB sports court has previously prosecuted the association for unsportsmanlike behavior of its supporters. As part of the relegation games against SpVgg Unterhaching, 49 pyrotechnic objects were burned down in a first leg, which led to a total penalty of 35,200 euros, such as Niederlausitz Current describes in detail. Part of the punishment for security -relevant measures could also be used there.

a heavy burden for the club

The repeated financial punishments and incidents are a serious problem for FC Energie Cottbus. President Sebastian Lemke was concerned about the effects on the club account and the financial goals of the club. He appealed to the fans to support the team loudly, but at the same time do without unsportsmanlike behavior. This behavior, such as burning pyrotechnics, is not only prohibited in German football, but can also result in serious legal consequences. According to the lawyers of the law firm, there are threatens to fines, stadium bans and even liberty.

In the Bundesliga, such incidents are not uncommon. The mood among fans is tense with the awareness that the use of pyrotechnics can be pursued both criminal and brings the association into financial difficulties. The challenges, both sporty and financially, do not decrease and raise questions about how the association will deal with this problem in the future. Responsible use of your own supporters and clear communication now seems more than necessary to emphasize the positive sides of football in the stadium and, above all, not to endanger sporting success.