Police praise successful third division game: Waldhof defeated 1860 Munich 3-1!

Police praise successful third division game: Waldhof defeated 1860 Munich 3-1!

An exciting third division game took place in the Carl Benz Stadium in Mannheim on October 25, 2025. SV Waldhof Mannheim won 3-1 against TSV 1860 Munich. Afterwards, the police drew a consistently positive conclusion and emphasized the calm and controlled atmosphere during the game, despite evidence of sporadic pyrotechnics being set off in the stadium area.

The security precautions were comprehensive. The police were on site with a massive deployment that included several hundred people, a cavalry squadron, police drones and water cannons. Michael Reichert, the police leader, reported on successful measures to prevent possible conflicts, especially through early action, which also led to a harmonious event at Mannheim Central Station. Even the deployment from the day before was helpful, as there were clashes in the previous game between SV Waldhof Mannheim and SG Dynamo Dresden on May 10, 2025, with a pitch storm and 32 injuries. At that time, 700 officers were deployed for surveillance and some fans were able to overcome the security measures. This led to multiple arrests and extensive investigations into various crimes.

A respectful atmosphere in the stadium

As a result of the game on October 25, 2025, four crimes were recorded by evening. Even though a few firecrackers were set off, the overall impression remained positive. The security service and the police thanked everyone involved for their prudent behavior and appealed to stadium visitors to refrain from using pyrotechnics and to follow the instructions of the stewards and police. Thanks to close coordination with the organizer and the shared responsibility of the fans, major chaos was prevented.

The first feedback after the game shows a positive picture. The respectful interaction between the fan groups was emphasized and Michael Reichert noted that a good hand in security planning ensured that the game ran smoothly.

Pleasing state of mind despite pyrotechnics

Looking back, it is important to note that the overall atmosphere during the game was in contrast to the charged climate leading up to the game between Waldhof and Dresden. Fans of both camps were highly motivated, but the police were able to prevent escalation through preventive measures. At the second meeting there were also various provocations and a storm, which once again underlined the important role of the security forces. The emergency services reacted quickly and efficiently, which clearly showed the difference between the two match days.

Another positive aspect was the stability-promoting separation of fans, which helped ensure that this game could take place without any major incidents. The police in Mannheim have once again proven that they are well prepared for both escalations and quiet events and deserve great praise for this.

The hope for the future remains that such positive match days will become the norm and that football will be determined by fair play and respect.

For more information about the game and safety precautions, please visit coverage Metropol Journal and Inside BW.