HFC Colditz Introduces ID-Based Ticketing After Racism Incident

The club enforces new security measures for its match against Roter Stern Leipzig following racist abuse at a previous game.

HFC Colditz will require personalized tickets with ID verification for its upcoming game against Roter Stern Leipzig, a response to a prior racist incident during a Sachsenpokal match.
The September 2024 incident involved racist insults from the crowd, leading to a game interruption and a €1,000 fine imposed by the sports court.
Enhanced security measures for the match include police presence, a security observer from the Saxon football association, and the involvement of HFC Colditz's second team for order services.
The event is being treated as exceptional, with attendance limited to around 100 spectators to ensure safety and control.
Roter Stern Leipzig, known for its antifascist identity and frequent confrontations with far-right groups, has expressed support for the measures taken by HFC Colditz.