Overview

• The free matches include home fixtures against Karlsruher SC, 1. FC Magdeburg, SpVgg Greuther Fürth, SC Paderborn 07 and Holstein Kiel.
• Fans can apply for complimentary tickets through a transparent process that has led to lower no-show rates than regular home games.
• Attendance across all competitions is up 40% compared with two seasons ago, with paid entries climbing more than 20%.
• Launched in 2023/24 with three matches, the initiative added a fourth free game last season and now expands to five fixtures in 2025/26.
• Sponsor funding enables zero-cost entry and supports investment in squad competitiveness and stadium infrastructure.