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'Rise & Fall of TSV 1860' Premieres as Lauth Urges Stadium Decision and Long-Term Rebuild

Lauth frames a 30,000-seat Grünwalder expansion as the preferred path, demanding clarity.

Overview

  • The first two episodes debuted at Munich's Cincinnati-Kino, with public release set for ARD Mediathek on 25 October and a BR television airing on 2 November.
  • Benjamin Lauth called a 30,000-capacity upgrade to the Grünwalder Stadion the “Königslösung” and said a Plan B is needed if expansion cannot be realized, rejecting a move to a new venue.
  • He cautioned that a return to the top divisions likely requires 10–15 years, citing deficits in stadium, youth development and wider infrastructure.
  • Current and former figures including Kevin Volland, Florian Niederlechner, Jesper Verlaat and Michael Hofmann shared personal highlights and underscored the club’s close connection to its supporters.
  • Season context featured in the discussions included new coach Markus Kauczinski’s debut 3:1 win over MSV Duisburg, with Lauth stressing that any promotion push depends on sustained structural progress.