Overview

• The new controls went live Saturday at the sold‑out Bundesliga opener against Werder Bremen in the Waldstadion.
• Fans with Unterrang tickets must enter through marked turnstiles to receive a match‑day wristband required at the block entrances.
• Sensor displays at the Unterrang show green, yellow or red; red stops entry even for valid wristband holders, who are redirected to the Oberrang.
• Re‑entry after leaving the Unterrang requires an exit card issued by stewards, without which return is denied.
• Club officials report more than a year of sensor analysis, warn of legal exposure from 'Blockschmuggel', outline sanctions up to season‑ticket withdrawal, and plan a joint review with fan representatives after the second home match.