Champions League final in Munich: 2000 police officers in action!

Champions League final in Munich: 2000 police officers in action!

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the eagerly awaited Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain takes place in Munich. The "Munich Football Arena", as the Allianz Arena is called during the game, expects a full house with a capacity of 64,500 spectators after no standing room is permitted due to the security regulations. With ticket prices that are up to 950 euros, football fans from all over the world came to experience this major event. There is also a strong interest in the distribution of the ticket: Of a total of 64,500 tickets, 18,000 are for fans of both final participants, the rest goes to sponsors and the free sale.

The preparations in the city are comprehensive. The police mobilized 2000 emergency services to ensure security during the event. Peaceful moods among fans are guaranteed, and no significant incidents were reported to the borders or in the lanes. Nevertheless, there is an increased abstract risk due to the global political situation, but no concrete threats. In order to cope with the rush of visitors, the Munich Transport Company (MVG) recommends ticking doors at an early stage. From 1 p.m. the subway range between the city center and the Fröttmaning will be reinforced, with trains that run every 5 minutes.

fanzones and festivities

To offer the fans a special atmosphere, three large fanzones have been set up: the "PSG Fan Meeting Point" on the Königsplatz for the supporters of Paris Saint-Germain, the "Inter Fanzone" on Odeonsplatz and a large fan festival in the Olympic Park, which offers the opportunity to public viewing from May 29 to June 1. These events move into the city's numerous football enthusiasts, and the Oktoberfest hosts report a high willingness to pay. Many guests have already booked one or two nights, which could lead to an additional tourist sales of around 46.2 million euros for Munich.

The weather is present with pleasant temperatures around 25 degrees, whereby there is a certain risk of storm for other parts of Bavaria, but is expected to be spared Munich. To ensure security, shuttle buses are organized for PSG fans from the Königsplatz to Arena to relieve the U6 subway station.

history of the Champions League

The Champions League final in Munich is also a review of the history of this competition, which began in 1993 with the first final in the Olympic Stadium. The hymn and the banner, which are presented today, are the same as 32 years ago, but football has developed considerably. Klaus Hempel and Jürgen Lenz, who designed the marketing concept for the Reformed Champions League in the early 1990s, wanted to create a festive day for football fans with the new league, in contrast to the violent incidents of the 1980s.

The reforms that led to an economic upgrading of football also attracted the interest of private television channels that paid high amounts of transfer rights. The Champions League has not only become a sporty highlight, but also a tradable product with great economic possibilities. Football shines in new splendor and remains a significant force globally.

Overall, this final not only shows the differences between international football cultures, but also Munich's ability to make such large events safe and festive.

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