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Allianz Arena Address Renamed to Honor Franz Beckenbauer

Four months after the planned date, the stadium's address officially becomes Franz-Beckenbauer-Platz 5, celebrating the football legend's lasting legacy.

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Overview

  • The Allianz Arena's address is now officially Franz-Beckenbauer-Platz 5 as of May 1, 2025, following a delay from the originally planned January 7 date.
  • The renaming honors Beckenbauer's contributions to football, his ties to Munich, and his status as one of Germany's greatest athletes.
  • Mayor Dieter Reiter described the renaming as the highest posthumous honor Munich can bestow and a gesture of deep respect for Beckenbauer.
  • FC Bayern will play its first home match at the newly renamed address on May 10 against Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the possibility of receiving the Meisterschale for their 34th title.
  • Additional tributes to Beckenbauer include the permanent retirement of his number 5 jersey and an oversized #5 shirt displayed under the Allianz Arena roof.