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Phönix Lübeck Lets Fans Pay After the Match in 'FairPay' Ticket Trial

The trial gauges whether fan-set payments can sustain a lower‑league club’s gate income.

Overview

  • The Regionalliga Nord club will run the pilot at Saturday’s final home game of the year at 14:00 against HSC Hannover.
  • Spectators will choose one of four post‑match prices—€5, €10, €15, or €20—ranging from “was okay” to “really strong.”
  • Organizers say this differs from a similar initiative two years ago, when fans decided what to pay before kickoff.
  • The club typically draws 300–600 spectators and reports positive early reaction, with repeat runs possible if the pilot proves successful.
  • The caterer will offer 150 liters of mulled wine on a pay‑what‑you‑want basis, as coverage also notes earlier flexible pricing experiments at RB Leipzig during pre‑sales.