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Hooligan alarm in Cologne: Violence between Schalke and Dortmund fans!
An incident between hooligans from Schalke 04 and BVB escalated at Cologne Central Station. Police chiefs are calling for tougher action.
Hooligan alarm in Cologne: Violence between Schalke and Dortmund fans!
On Saturday morning, November 3rd, 2025, there was a rude incident between supporters of the rival football clubs Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 at Cologne Central Station WDR Around 20 fans from both camps were involved in a fight. This violent confrontation, which had to be stopped by police using batons and tear gas, is not an isolated incident; The spiral of violence in the football scene has noticeably accelerated in recent months. Concerned voices from police chiefs Gregor Lange and Tim Frommeyer are now calling for tougher measures from football clubs against violent fans.
The police investigation has already begun due to dangerous bodily harm, breach of the peace and misuse of the emergency brake. The Cologne police estimate that 150 to 200 Schalke supporters got out of their train and stormed towards the Dortmund special train, which was on the way back from a game in Augsburg, while Schalke wanted to go to Karlsruhe. A Schalke fan pulled the emergency brake when he spotted the Dortmund fans, which further escalated the situation. A total of 340 supporters of both clubs were on the trains, but only ten of them were actively involved in the brawl.
The influence on the fan scene
The police chiefs say that such clashes affect the police's trust in the fans. They demand that clubs clearly distance themselves from violent groups, impose stadium bans and support investigations. These recent incidents increase pre-existing tensions between fan camps and raise questions about security measures during games.
At the end of September there was a mass brawl involving around 400 fans of both clubs - a sign that the rivalry between Dortmund and Schalke is "hot" in the truest sense of the word, not only on the pitch but also outside the stadium. Ultimately, it remains uncertain whether the fan groups had agreed to this fight in advance or whether it was a spontaneous altercation.
At a time when football needs more solidarity and fair play, the tense conflicts between fan groups must be addressed appropriately. The responsibility for a safe stadium environment lies not only with the authorities, but also with the clubs and their support for a peaceful fan culture.