MSV Duisburg celebrates return to the 3rd league with record promotion!

MSV Duisburg celebrates return to the 3rd league with record promotion!

MSV Duisburg has reason to celebrate! On July 14, 2025, the team secured direct promotion back to the 3rd league. This season was anything but boring, on the contrary! MSV dominated in terms of sport and showed what it was capable of. Loud Fascination fan curve This has now been captured in a four-minute video compilation that shows secret and away game scenes, support from the stands, pyrotechnics and breathtaking choreographies. A drone provided exciting aerial footage, especially of the decisive away game against Borussia Mönchengladbach II, which the fans will probably never forget.

With over 16,000 proud supporters behind them, who brought the atmosphere to a boil in Borussia Park, MSV achieved a decisive 1-0 victory. Tobias Fleckstein scored in the 6th minute, and after the final whistle there was no stopping him: tears of joy and pure goosebumps! After the game, around 5,000 fans accompanied the team to the MSV Arena, where they were welcomed with fireworks. The award in the south stand was the culmination of the celebrations, while the fans shouted “No more 4th league!” sang. These memories remain forever in the hearts of the fans, especially after the return to the third division, which was somewhat taken away from them during their involvement in the Regionalliga as KFC Uerdingen withdrew.

A new departure in the third league

The new third division season starts on August 2nd and the anticipation is already palpable, as the first home game is against the second team from VfB Stuttgart. Loud Northern messenger The MSV anthem will be heard in the stadium and the fans in the stadium will once again create an impressive atmosphere.

The third division has emerged in recent years when it comes to attracting large numbers of spectators. On average, almost 10,000 spectators were present at the games in the 2023/2024 season. The DFB statistics show that not only MSV Duisburg is a major visitor attraction, but that teams like Dynamo Dresden can also consistently generate large numbers of spectators with over 28,000 spectators per home game.

Let's celebrate at the town hall!

The promotion euphoria was initiated with a big celebration on May 4th at the town hall, illustrated by the fans' passion and connection to their team. MSV Duisburg was not only able to celebrate a sporting triumph, but also showed that despite the setback in the fourth-tier regional league, the fans' hearts continue to beat unbroken. The enthusiasm for football in Duisburg remains unbroken and it is clear that the team is looking forward to the challenges ahead in the 3rd league.