Overview
- President Dirk Zingler informed members that the 40,500-capacity concept is off and the revised design targets about 34,500 places.
- The new split foresees roughly 18,800 standing spaces and 15,700 seats, increasing seated capacity in the upper tier.
- Zingler said the Senate mobility authority rejected Union’s shuttle-bus traffic concept on September 19, prompting the downsizing.
- Berlin authorities have indicated discussions continue, and Zingler reported political signals of support for the smaller plan.
- The club aims to keep the end-2027 completion target, with a temporary move to the Olympiastadion from late 2026, while permitting and approvals remain outstanding.