The big showdown: Lok Leipzig fights for a third division ticket against Havelse!

The big showdown: Lok Leipzig fights for a third division ticket against Havelse!

Probstheida, Deutschland - On May 27, 2025, the 1st FC Lok Leipzig is a decisive promotion game against TSV Havelse. The anticipation is great, but the modalities around the game in the Wilhelm Langrehr Stadium in Garbsen, which holds 2,300 spectators, were only determined after numerous meetings on Monday evening, May 26. The number of tickets for locomotive fans from originally 350 to 600 recently increased. This was possible after intensive negotiations with those responsible for the TSV took place, which were critically assessed with a view to the security situation, as sports director Toni Wachsmuth notes from Lok Leipzig. The decision to play in the Langrehr Stadium is now final, although there are concerns about the backdrop and security, since the stadium has only 3,500 spectator places and no DFB approval was granted in the 2021/22 third division season.

For the fans of 1. FC Lok Leipzig, 450 seats are now available in the guest block, as well as 150 places in the standing area, which are reserved for relatives, employees, sponsors and volunteers. The standing parking prices were reduced from 35 euros to 25 euros to make it easier for followers. Ticket sales begin on Wednesday, May 28th, at 10 a.m., exclusively for members and season ticket holders. It is important to note that the tickets on Friday, May 30th, have to be picked up in the locomotive fan shop because shipping is not possible. Furthermore, the journey to the stadium without a ticket is prohibited; Fans have to park outside and drive to the stadium with shuttle buses.

security situation and organizational challenges

The security problem around the game is assessed as critical by those responsible. The operation of football stadiums brings various organizational challenges, such as the event management, fan services as well as security and visiting management, all of which are decisive for the smooth running of a match. The initiative of the DFL and DFB to promote innovative technologies and services in the stadium and security area aims to master these challenges. The final report of the project group "Stadium innovations" deals with the practical possibilities of how the processes in professional football can be modernized and which new offers are available for those responsible for clubs and stadium operators. These are intended to ensure that the security and comfort of the audience will remain preserved in future games.

While the mood before the game is already in progress, the question remains whether Lok Leipzig can take the crucial step towards the third division ticket on Sunday. The earlier experience that Havelse was not approved for the third division due to inadequate capacities and played their home games in the following season in the World Cup Stadium in Hanover, raises awareness of this duel. The return to the Langrehr Stadium illustrates the challenges that lie in front of both teams, but also shows the determination to offer fans an unforgettable experience.

The game is transferred live by Lokruf, an internet radio, because no public viewing can take place in the Bruno-Plache Stadium; The high costs for the transfer rights do not allow this. Instead, fans are challenged to accompany their team to Garbsen on Sunday and to provide the necessary support.