St. Jakob-Park Stadium Cooperative (GSS) and the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) have found a solution regarding the expansion of Joggeli and the railway tracks. The plan to shift part of the fan flow to the S-Bahn station Dreispitz aims to relieve the station at the home stadium of FC Basel.

A solution has been found that satisfies all parties involved

As a result, the two projects will no longer interfere with each other, as GSS recently announced. Part of the passenger flow, especially that of home team fans, will be redirected to the Dreispitz station, providing easier access to Joggeli. This way, fewer trains will stop at the station near the stadium, eliminating the need for an additional track, according to the statement.

According to GSS Vice President Raymond Cron, with this solution, only minor adjustments will be required at the current station and in the Stadion+ expansion project, keeping costs manageable. This will allow the expansion of the railway tracks on the eastern side of the current tracks to proceed independently of the Joggeli development. As a result, planning work on the stadium expansion can now be resumed. Football fans, while waiting for updates regarding the expansion of stadiums belonging to their favorite teams, often turn to online entertainment, particularly casino games. Online Casino Ausland Schweiz offers a list of the best foreign casinos that can be accessed from Switzerland.

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A modern future for Joggeli

In June 2024, the situation looked very different. At that time, GSS had paused the stadium expansion project because it conflicted with SBB’s plans. Afterward, the cooperative engaged in intensive talks with all involved parties to find a solution. GSS aims to modernize and expand the football stadium, which opened in 2001. Together with the renowned architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron, they conducted a preliminary study for the Stadion+ project, which presents Joggeli in a new light. Among the project’s goals is the use of photovoltaic panels for the building’s façade, which will supply the energy needs of St. Jakob-Park.

St. Jakob-Park was inaugurated in 2001 and has a seating capacity of 36,000. Located in the southeastern part of Basel, the St. Jakob Stadium is currently the largest football venue in Switzerland. Its name refers to the St. Jakob an der Birs settlement dating back to the 11th century, and the stadium is commonly referred to as Joggeli (or Kubuś in the local dialect).

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