Complimentary Admission for Upcoming Home Matches: Fortuna Düsseldorf Offers Tickets for Games Against Kaiserslautern, St. Pauli, and Braunschweig
Cracking Open Fortuna Düsseldorf's New Game Plan
Get ready, football fans! The board of Fortuna Düsseldorf recently rolled out their fresh strategic approach, ambitiously dubbed "Fortuna for all." And let's just say, things are heating up at the arena! The info you've been waiting for? The big reveal? You got it! Here are the hot details on Fortuna's master plan.
First off, brace yourself for some bumper-free games! The club's announced that three matches will be completely free for the public: the 10th matchday (October 21, 2023, vs. 1. FC Kaiserslautern), the 19th matchday (January 26-28, 2024, vs. FC St. Pauli), and the 28th matchday (April 5-7, 2024, vs. Eintracht Braunschweig). This pilot phase, agreed upon with the German Football League (DFL), aims to test out the processes and create an electric atmosphere for fans.
Fancy being there for the opening act? Starting mid-September, you can put in your request for the October 21 game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Things get a bit bureaucratic here—you'll need an account in Fortuna's online ticket shop to apply. Keep an eye out for further instructions. Rest easy, holders of season tickets—your beloved seats aren't going anywhere. Season ticket holders get first dibs on tickets, followed by members, and then everyone else. A 10% contingent for guest fans remains as is.
What else is on Fortuna's agenda? Well, there are a few more juicy pillars, courtesy of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Targobank, Provinzial, and Common Goal, who'll be coughing up a cool 45 million euros over the next five years. Of this, 20% will go towards nurturing youth and women's football, 20% will boost the club's digital infrastructure and arena, and 10% will bolster local sports in Düsseldorf and sustain projects in areas like the environment, social welfare, and responsible corporate governance. The club's hoping to team up with Common Goal on these projects.
Last but not least, the team's aiming to turn the arena into a Fortuna wonderland. The specifics of these changes are still being hammered out with the city, but there's talk of increased fan involvement—think digital platforms and workshops. The board's adamant about keeping the club in the hands of the people.
Wait, but there's more! The "Future Path" initaitve takes on a range of areas, typically tackling youth development, infrastructure improvements, financial sustainability, community engagement, and digital transformation. Funding often comes from a mix of club revenues, sponsorships, private investments, public grants, and partnerships. For the nitty-gritty on Fortuna Düsseldorf's particular "Future Path," keep your eyes peeled for official club communications.
In the spirit of engaging more fans, Fortuna Düsseldorf plans to expand their digital platforms and workshops, aiming to create a more immersive experience for all. Furthermore, as part of their European ambitions, the club aims to bolster women's and youth football, with notable sports companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Targobank, Provinzial, and Common Goal contributing a substantial 45 million euros over the next five years.
