New shine for the SUN MINIMEAL Arena: FC Augsburg celebrates with Lustenau!

New shine for the SUN MINIMEAL Arena: FC Augsburg celebrates with Lustenau!

Next Saturday, July 19, 2025, the newly designed Reichshofstadion in Lustenau will open with an eagerly awaited test match. The hosts, SC Austria Lustenau, welcome the friends from FC Augsburg. This special game is not only interesting from a sporting point of view, but also a sign of the long-standing friendship between the two clubs, which has existed since 2016. The connection has already been strengthened through several friendly matches, most recently in 2019 and 2022. The stadium is sold out for the encounter, which underlines the great importance of this tradition. Fascination fan curve reports that the volunteers and organizers put together an extensive supporting program for the fans that goes far beyond the game.

The new SUN MINIMEAL Arena has a capacity of 5,138 spectators, which is, however, far away from the historic attendance record of 14,000 set against Bregenz in 1999. The partnership with the Swiss company SUN AG has led to the stadium being renamed, but the traditional name remains alive among the fans. Hyperactive FC Augsburg fans are already mobilizing for the guest block and the south stand - a clear indication that real friendships are being lived.

Preparation and arrival

Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., but doors open at 2:00 p.m. More importantly, fans of both teams can now move through the stadium area without sector separations - this is a testament to the friendly atmosphere created by both groups of fans. When traveling, we recommend parking on the Rhine foothills or on Schützengartenstrasse, where parking spaces are limited. FC Augsburg mentioned that after the game there will also be a fan party in the Austria village behind the home curve.

Supporters are asked to wear the club colors green and white to support the atmosphere. At 11:30 a.m. the north stand will meet at Kirchplatz in Lustenau for a joint parade into the stadium. This fan friendship is remarkable and shows that football is not just about rivalry. The fan club will also have a colorful supporting program, including activities such as a goal wall and a foosball table, to increase the anticipation even further.

An experience for everyone

As one of the greatest fan friendships in world football, the connection between Augsburg and Lustenau stands out clearly. Despite the often fierce rivalries that are common in international football circles these days, this shows how traditions can be maintained. Such friendships are the icing on the cake when it comes to football and are more valuable than ever in these fast-moving times. The valued network of fan friendships can also be seen in various other combinations, such as between 1. FC Köln and St. Pauli, both of which are valued for their open and friendly nature.

So if you don't have anything better to do on Saturday, you should take the time to celebrate this special day in the new stadium in Lustenau. It won't just be about the ball, but about a community united by the love of football. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this unique experience and be transported into the green and white fan world! Isn't that a reason to be excited?