Guests are now welcome: successful completion of guest block relocation in Bremer Weserstadion (Pictures & Video Clips)
Weser Stadium Prepares for 2024/25 Season with Renovated Away Fans' Block
The Weser Stadium in Bremen, Germany, is gearing up for the first home game of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season on August 31st, following a significant renovation of the away fans' block. The redesign aims to improve comfort for visiting supporters and ensure safety during games.
The relocation of the away fans' area from the West Upper tier to the South-West area has been completed. The redesigned guest block now offers a standing area capable of accommodating over 1,500 fans, with some rows of folding seats installed at the top. This renovation project cost around three million euros, with a portion of the funds coming from a loan from the Bremen Development Bank.
The old guest block often faced issues due to its structural conditions. The new guest area is considered an important project and a milestone in the further development of the Weser Stadium. The renovation took 18 months to complete, during which access for guests was through Gate 11, which is covered, and Werder fans were guided further outside.
Safety has been a key focus of the renovation. A fence has been installed to ensure that the two fan groups do not interfere with each other before and during games. Improvements have also been made in the external area of the stadium, with guests now accessing the guest block through Gate 11.
Hans-Jörg Otto, Managing Director of Bremen Weser-Stadion GmbH, is involved in the renovation process. Tarek Bauer and Kristina Vogt, along with Hans-Jörg Otto, presented the new guest block on August 29th. Unlike the "cage" design in Hamburg, the guest block at the Weser Stadium is not intended to restrict movement or create a hostile environment for away fans.
The renovation of the guest block comes in response to safety concerns, with incidents of illegal pyrotechnics being used by away fans during a Bundesliga match between Werder and Bayern in May 2023, leading to the evacuation of the underlying tribune twice. The changes aim to create a safer and more comfortable environment for all fans attending matches at the Weser Stadium.
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