Homologation granted: Gaming operations from 19.9. in front of a maximum of 400 spectators

Hubert Aiwanger had already campaigned for amateur sport in recent days. The benevolent words of the Deputy Prime Minister could certainly be seen as an indication that the expected positive signals from the State Chancellery would finally be given. Yesterday there was also a strong vote from the Bavarian clubs. 66 percent would have supported a lawsuit against the state government for greater flexibility. Behold: now it happened very quickly. Prime Minister Markus Söder himself announced that as of September 19, the same rules will apply to amateur football as to cultural events. Specifically: up to 400 spectators can attend the games.

“The above measures in sport and culture have proven their worth. At the suggestion of the Minister of the Interior, the same rules will apply to amateur football as of September 19 as to cultural events. Of course, in compliance with hygiene regulations , spectators will be able to be present again Sports fields where clubs cannot guarantee the minimum distance, spectators must wear the mask. But this should not be necessary, especially on soccer fields. “Prime Minister Markus Söder declared at noon at the Bavarian State Government press conference. The last sentence is quite remarkable, since it was precisely this argument that ran Söder for a long time.

In other words: The Bavarian Football Federation can resume league play from 19 September in front of a maximum of 400 spectators. This applies to both men and women and young people.

Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann: “After the gradual opening of the last weeks and months, there has hardly been an infection.”

“I am very happy that we can reopen the competition. After the progressive opening of the last weeks and months, there has hardly been an infection. Another big step is absolutely justifiable. This affects not only football, but everyone contact sports “. All of this has been approved for both national and international competitions. 200 spectators are allowed inside, 400 outside.announced the Interior Minister, Joachim Herrmann.