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FC Augsburg: 26,000 euros fine for dangerous pyrotechnics actions!
FC Augsburg was fined 26,000 euros by the DFB on June 23, 2025. The reason is incidents involving pyrotechnics.
FC Augsburg: 26,000 euros fine for dangerous pyrotechnics actions!
The topic of pyrotechnics in football remains hotly debated, as current developments show. The DFB has imposed two fines on FC Augsburg totaling 26,000 euros. This is reported on the club's website fcaugsburg.de. This penalty results from an accusation by the DFB Control Committee after at least 21 pyrotechnic objects were ignited in the FCA fan block during a home game against Holstein Kiel on May 4, 2025. Another incident occurred on May 11, 2025, during an away game in Stuttgart, in which at least five pyrotechnic objects were burned down in the Augsburg guest block.
FC Augsburg has already agreed to the judgment, which is now legally binding. It is noteworthy that the association can use up to 8,600 euros of the fine for security or violence prevention measures. But the fines are just part of a larger problem plaguing the football world.
Points and perspectives of pyrotechnics
As the Sports show reports, the DFB has imposed a total of over seven million euros in fines for pyrotechnics in recent years. Pyrotechnics is a controversial topic in stadiums. Many fans see them as an integral part of football culture, while stadium safety is a top priority. Anders Kjellevold from the “Norsk Supporter Alliance”, for example, demands that the authorities accept pyrotechnics while improving safety measures.
A pilot project to legalize pyrotechnics in stadiums has already been started in Norway, subject to strict conditions. Fans there must be over 18 years old and take part in training in advance. The goal of such projects is to curb the unauthorized use of pyrotechnics while maintaining safety. However, it looks like the DFB is skeptical about the Norwegian model and is also sticking to the high penalties.
Penalties and their use
The discussion about the efficiency of such fines is also critically questioned by the sociologist Stephanie Moldenhauer. She sees no decrease in pyrotechnics in the stadiums, which raises the question of whether the measures taken so far are really effective. Tommy Haeder from Chemnitzer FC also emphasizes that penalties often do not have the desired effect and calls for a rethink.
The specially imposed fines mainly go to DFB foundations, which use them to support social projects. In 2023, for example, 4.915 million euros were donated to football-related foundations. These funds benefit various initiatives, including blind football and leisure projects for young people. The DFB not only serves a deterrent function, but also makes a valuable contribution to society, even if the topic of pyrotechnics is considered dangerous.
The fact is that the burning of pyrotechnics in the stadiums is making headlines and it is clear that there is a need for a dialogue about the safety and freedom of fans. Finding an amicable solution that respects both sides remains a challenging endeavor.