Riot on the ICE: Cottbus fans cause chaos on the way to Munich!

Riot on the ICE: Cottbus fans cause chaos on the way to Munich!

On Saturday, November 1st, 2025, there were significant riots surrounding a third division game between Energie Cottbus and 1860 Munich, which resulted in a massive police operation. Reports indicate that around 250 fans from Cottbus were on the ICE 503 to Munich on the way to the stadium. The federal police had to intervene because many of these fans were traveling without valid tickets and there was a certain amount of chaos on the train. Loud RBB Federal police reported that around 130 of the fans checked were unable to show a ticket.

The arrival of the Cottbus fans was particularly monitored, so the train was diverted to a separate track to make control easier. This was necessary because there were already indications of possible riots before the game. During the inspection on the train, two seats were eventually damaged, with the seat surfaces literally being torn from their anchorage. The incident not only caused a stir, but also brought the security situation around football matches back into the spotlight.

Consequences for clubs and taxpayers

The events in Munich also raise questions that go far beyond the riots. Some federal states, including North Rhine-Westphalia, are under pressure to adopt regulations similar to those in Bremen. There, the Federal Constitutional Court decided that football clubs can, in special cases, contribute to the costs of police operations. The discussion primarily revolves around the financial burden that taxpayers and clubs could face. Loud Sports show Many fans and the public have little understanding of why taxpayers should pay for the police at service events such as football games.

The financial impact could hit smaller clubs particularly hard, while larger clubs such as Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln, which already pay high salaries, may be inclined to adapt to the new financial requirements. The discussion about fair cost distribution and a possible fee regulation is now under discussion. Suggestions include, among other things, the creation of a fund into which all clubs pay to cover the fees for police operations.

In view of the incidents at the weekend, it is clear that the security situation in football is not just a problem for fans and clubs, but also has far-reaching social implications. The situation calls for a common solution to ensure safety and at the same time keep the burden on everyone involved within an acceptable range.