Football fans in Munich often debate the future of Grünwalder Stadium. This time, however, the topic was handled unusually briefly and directly—without any lengthy discussion. That was the case on Wednesday afternoon during the meeting of the City Council’s Sports Committee, where a report from the Sports Department was simply noted without further debate.

A Bundesliga-ready stadium

This is good news for TSV 1860 supporters, many of whom have long considered the stadium on Grünwalder Straße as their own—the Sixty Stadium. The city has given the club and its professional football division a few months to prepare a new feasibility study to determine whether the arena could be expanded beyond previous plans. The goal? A Bundesliga-ready stadium with a capacity of 25,000, meeting the requirements of Germany’s top football tier. Football fans are deeply committed to following match results, not just from the German leagues. For those who always need to stay up to date, we recommend Cafescore. Grab your favorite coffee and check the scores!

This is essentially a commitment to preserve the stadium and the 60ers in Giesing, commented Beppo Brem, the Green Party’s sports policy spokesperson. The city had waited years for such a statement, while club representatives had long avoided giving a clear spectators.answer. Some even dreamed of building an entirely new arena in Riem for 50,000.

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The clock is ticking – TSV has limited time to decide

Currently, the Grünwalder Stadion is approved for 15,000 spectators. According to a previous feasibility study commissioned by the city, expansion is possible up to a maximum of 18,105 seats, and a preliminary building permit has been in place since 2020. Now, the newly elected TSV 1860 board, led by Gernot Mang, can explore whether a larger capacity is achievable.

Time, however, is pressing. Florian Kraus, the responsible city official, emphasized in his report the urgent need for stadium renovation. A decision must be made by the end of 2026 on the extent of the work—whether it will be limited to maintenance or involve a larger expansion. Further delays are not possible, as planning and construction are expected to take at least five to six years.

During the construction period, Grünwalder Stadium will be unavailable for matches, meaning TSV 1860 would have to temporarily move to the Olympiastadion. The club plans to carefully evaluate this option as well. One thing is certain: next year, the future of Grünwalder Stadium will once again ignite passionate debates among fans and the media in Munich.

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