Union Fans Disrupt Match With Tennis Ball Protest Over Sunday Scheduling

As fans of 1. FC Union Berlin, we are deeply frustrated with the German Football League's (DFL) scheduling decisions for the 2025/26 season. Our banners clearly stated our grievances: "Season 25/26: 7000 km on Sundays," "Your scheduling remains a farce!" and "Make kickoff times fair." The 17th minute of our match against Mainz 05 saw us express this discontent through a well-aimed tennis ball protest, leading to a necessary interruption.

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Saison 25/26: 7000 km an Sonntagen

This isn't just about one game; it's about the increasing disregard for fan well-being and the traditional football calendar. Traveling over 460 kilometers by air and nearly 600 kilometers by car for a Sunday match is simply unacceptable. We are the backbone of this club, and our voices deserve to be heard. The DFL's insistence on these inconvenient times, especially for long-distance travel, shows a clear disconnect from the reality faced by dedicated supporters.

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Eure Terminierungen bleiben eine Farce!

While some might see this as mere disruption, for us, it's a vital stand against a system that prioritizes commercial interests over the passion of the fans. We hope this action forces the DFL to reconsider its approach and implement fairer, more fan-friendly scheduling for future seasons. Our commitment to Union Berlin is unwavering, and we will continue to advocate for the interests of supporters.

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Anstoßzeiten fair gestalten