FC Bayern Fined €15,000 for Delayed Kickoff Against St. Pauli

The German Football Association penalized Bayern Munich for a 127-second delay attributed to players exiting the locker room late.

The delay occurred during a Bundesliga match against FC St. Pauli in November 2024, with Bayern players exiting the locker room 2 minutes and 7 seconds late.
The German Football Association (DFB) imposed the fine after determining the delay disrupted the mandatory pre-match equipment check and subsequent player lineup.
This is Bayern Munich's second fine for tardiness this season, with a prior incident against VfL Bochum resulting in a €20,000 penalty.
DFB regulations stipulate increasing fines for repeated delays, with potential penalties reaching up to €80,000 for severe or frequent violations.
The fines are unlikely to impact Bayern Munich significantly, as the club remains one of Europe's wealthiest football teams, with an annual revenue of €765.4 million.