Union Berlin celebrates new lawn: A debut with surprising interest!

Union Berlin celebrates new lawn: A debut with surprising interest!

On January 5, 2025, Union Berlin experienced a memorable debut under the new coach Steffen Baumgart, which ended with a 1-2 defeat against Holstein Kiel. Nevertheless, the approximately 9,000 spectators in the old forestry, where the test game took place, were able to show how much they are looking forward to Baumgart's philosophy. Originally, the game was to be played on a side place, but the great interest of the fans forced those responsible to have the event in the main stadium, where a brand new lawn was also laid. According to the Berliner Kurier , the change of lawn was not to be attributed directly to the arrival of the new trainer, but was planned longer in advance. The condition of the lawn suffered from Christmas singing, among other things, in which many fans frequented the place.

new preparations and upcoming encounters

After the Christmas event, those responsible at Union Berlin decided to exchange the lawn during the winter break in order to improve the quality of the game. The new lawn will be maintained until January 15, when Union plays against FC Augsburg, and receives the necessary attention. The old forester, the heart of Union Berlin, has space for 22,012 fans and is well prepared for the upcoming challenges. Since the opening in 1920, the stadium has passed numerous modernizations, including the exchange of floodlight systems and the complete renovation of the standing room, as can be seen in "> Official stadium profile . The passionate supporters have always played an important role in the care and conversion of their homeland.

The enthusiasm of the Union fans and the first steps of Steffen Baumgart as a coach show that the team could be on the right track. The upcoming games will be decisive to make the season with fresh wind and new impulses.