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High-risk game in Dresden: Police prepare for football riots
Dynamo Dresden will play against KSC on October 4th as a high-risk game. Security measures and potential conflicts are announced.
High-risk game in Dresden: Police prepare for football riots
The upcoming second division game between Dynamo Dresden and Karlsruher SC, which will take place on October 4, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. in the Rudolf Harbig Stadium, is subject to a special security regime. How MDR reported, the game was classified as a high-risk game, due to both the rivalry between fan groups and the historical potential for violence during such games.
The city of Dresden has issued strict security requirements in consultation with the police. A general order will come into force on match day between 5:30 p.m. and midnight, affecting the area around the stadium. The fan group dynamics are particularly problematic; The authorities assess the potential for violence as “high” and expect fans to try to circumvent control measures.
Prohibited items and safety measures
The security authorities have drawn up a list of prohibited items that are not allowed to be carried during the game. These include, among others:
- Metallstangen
- Pyrotechnik
- Waffen wie Messer und Scheren
- Vermummung wie Helme und Sturmhauben
- Schutzwesten und durchstichhemmende Handschuhe
These regulations are necessary because there were violent riots at the last home game against Schalke 04, during which masked fans set off several smoke pots. T Online also reports on an argument that recently took place in the palace gardens, in which the police secured fresh traces of blood.
Background to the fan group-specific rivalry
The rivalry between the supporters of Dynamo Dresden and Karlsruher SC has long been a problem that repeatedly leads to violent clashes. The entire Dresden risk fan scene is also expected for the upcoming game. A look into the past shows that Dynamo games are often violent; There are regular incidents of pyrotechnic ignitions, physical injuries and property damage that are closely related to the fans.
A holistic approach to violence prevention, as is also practiced in Switzerland, may be necessary here, where both repressive and preventive measures are used to ensure the safety of everyone involved. fedpol emphasizes that intensive cooperation between security authorities, clubs and fan organizations is essential.
With over 30,000 spectators and around 3,000 visiting fans from Karlsruhe, the stadium will be sold out, which will make the security situation even more tense. The police have their hands full to ensure peaceful coexistence and prevent clashes between fan groups. We can only hope that the fans will put sport first on Saturday and that violence will not play a role.