Extension granted for two regional sports clubs without a stadium and valid license.
Title: Unclear Stadium Destinations for Two Regionalliga Nordost Teams: VSG Altglienicke and BFC Preussen
By Lukas Schulze
Welcome to the rollercoaster of stadium complications for two Regionalliga Nordost clubs - VSG Altglienicke and fresh addition BFC Preussen!
The Regionalliga Nordost season kicks off in no time, but for these two teams, their playing locations still hang in the balance!
Feeling Stuck in the Stadium Standoff! By June 15th, both VSG Altglienicke and newcomer BFC Preussen need to crack the code on their respective playing grounds.
This extended deadline comes as part of the NOFV's special admission procedure for the Regionalliga Nordost's "East Champion League." We've got the scoop from NOFV's Managing Director, Till Dahlitz.
Drama on the Goal Line! Did the Ball Even Cross? Initially, all clubs were expected to nail down a fit-for-purpose venue by June 2nd to guarantee admission. But the situation for Altglienicke and Lankwitz seems like a never-ending puzzle.
A Quick-growing Team, Too Many Struggles! In a nutshell, both clubs have seen their sporting success eclipse their stadium capabilities and bureaucracy's snail pace when it comes to permits.
Nomadic Altglienicke on the Move Again?
For years, VSG Altglienicke has been wandering city to city like a stadium nomad. In the last season, they made their nest at SV Lichtenberg in the HOWOGE-Arena "Hans Zoschke." Unfortunately, that's off the table now, so Altglienicke is considering a move to Fürstenwalde/Spree.
But, there's a catch. There are lingering discussions regarding security and finances for police forces when it comes to secured games. The city of Fürstenwalde wrote to us in mid-May, stating that they're trying their best to make the Spree-Arena available for VSG Altglienicke as soon as possible.
The uncertainty? It's still a mystery.
BFC Preussen Tackles Its Own Stadium Overhaul
Similarly rocky is the case for BFC Preussen, which was in the sixth-tier Berlin league last year.
Excluding their thrilling finale against Eintracht Mahlsdorf, BFC Preussen welcomed an average of 139 spectators per game in the Preussen Stadium. With the Regionalliga Nordost on the calendar, stronger opponents like Hallesche FC, Lok Leipzig, and Rot-Weiß Erfurt await—teams that bring three-digit and sometimes four-digit away fan numbers to special matches.
An Own Goal?! Not the Stadium Upgrades BFC Preussen Needs! The Preussen Stadium requires a renovated guest area, which it currently lacks, along with a covered tribune and floodlights. The club aspires to play at home in the 4th league, but that dream seems far from becoming a reality.
The Ball's in Their Court - Literally and Figuratively! Thankfully, Preussen has full ownership of its Lankwitz stadium.
Picture this: The scene of the long-awaited answer on where two Regionalliga Nordost teams will call home. Will it be Fürstenwalde/Spree for Altglienicke or will it be self-renovation for BFC Preussen? Stay tuned for more updates!
Lead Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa
Additional Coverage on the Regionalliga:
- Bankruptcy Bell Rings for Victoria Berlin!
- A Systemic Error on Repeat: Regionalliga Promotion/Relegation System Under Fire
- The Unfortunate Consequences: One Regionalliga Nordost Team Faces Demotion
- In the midst of stadium uncertainties, hopes for European-level sports in the Regionalliga Nordost are pinned on VSG Altglienicke and BFC Preussen, who are yet to secure their playing grounds.
- Despite ambitious aspirations to play in the 4th league, BFC Preussen's Preussen Stadium requires significant upgrades, including a renovated guest area, a covered tribune, and floodlights, posing challenges for the team's integration into European-leagues.
