FC Bayern's master celebration: This is how Marienplatz becomes a fairground!

FC Bayern's master celebration: This is how Marienplatz becomes a fairground!

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the city center of Munich is all about Bayern Munich. On the occasion of the celebrations for the title season, both the women's and the men's team on the town hall balcony on Marienplatz are expected. The teams achieved remarkable success in the current season: The women's team was able to win a double from the championship and cup victory, while the men recaptured the Bundesliga title of Bayer Leverkusen. The master shell was handed over on May 10, 2025, and the last Bundesliga game of the men will take place on May 17, 2025 in Hoffenheim.

The reception of the two teams begins with a preliminary program at 12:30 p.m., followed by the official reception by Mayor Dieter Reiter in the large meeting room of the new town hall. It is planned that the teams will step onto the balcony at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the victory in front of the fans. The celebrations in Munich are a traditional event that can look back on a long history, recently such a celebration took place in 2023. Even if the city of Munich is preparing for the big celebration, there are some essential restrictions and security measures.

security measures and restrictions

In order to ensure security during the celebration, extensive closures are carried out within a radius of 300 meters around the town hall. Bringing glass and pyrotechnics is prohibited from 11 a.m., and bicycles and e-trollers are not allowed. Pocket controls are planned at the entrances to Marienplatz. In addition, the underground outputs of the cattle market, Fischbrunnen and Dienerstraße remain closed during the celebration.

The bus line 132 is shortened and some stops, such as valley, Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt and Schrannenhalle, are eliminated. The U3 and U6 are likely to no longer start Marienplatz from 2 p.m. However, the guests are given access to gastronomy at Marienplatz. First aid stations are set up around the square, and a toilet facility in the basement of Marienplatz is also available.

public response and criticism

The celebration is expected by around 20,000 fans who want to celebrate their teams' successes. In his speech, Mayor Dieter Reiter will congratulate both the men's and the women's teams and praise the dramatic master decision on the last match day. Reiter expressed that he had never experienced this before and closed his speech with the wish for another celebration next year.

However, the use of public funds for the master celebration is critically questioned by the Left Party. This demands that FC Bayern should bear the costs for the celebration itself after costs of over 400,000 euros have already been specified for the event. Rider kept up to the extent that the details of the expenses were covered, and referred to the security measures that play a central role in planning.

Overall, the city of Munich faces an exciting event that is not only a tribute to FC Bayern, but also a great challenge in terms of organization and security.