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The ‘Alte Försterei’ of the furture

Sweet Home Alte Försterei

The 60.000 m² between An der Wuhlheide and Hämmerlingstraße alongside the new bypass road of the Bahnhofstraße will host the new incarnation of the home of FC Union Berlin. There will be training, football matches, parties, laughter and maybe tears sometimes. Hopefully of joy, of course. As they say: Oh Köpenick, you’re beautiful!

The Stadium

Around 40,000 fans will be able to support their teams from the stands. The lower ring, upper ring and main stand will accommodate approximately 32,000 standing places and 8,000 seated spectators, as well as boxes, lounges, catering stations for food and drinks, merchandise stands and toilet facilities.

The Club House

A house for each and every occasion is to be constructed on the outer perimeter of the site. In addition to a cosy fan bar with a roof terrace in which to while away the time and a two-storey Zeughaus store, this will also be the base for the club's employees.

The Main Stand

This gem has been in use since 2013 and is now bursting at the seams. So, it's time for a refresh. We're taking the roof off, adding an extra VIP floor and a media balcony, before putting the roof back on. This means more space for our guests and a roof height that is almost the same throughout the stadium.

The Car Park

It can accommodate up to 36 buses and 400 cars during matchdays and events of all kinds. However, that is not all - a uniquely constructed stage will open out onto the inner courtyard, which will in future be formed of the main stand, club house and forsthaus, allowing us to all realise our dreams of watching live concerts at the Alte Försterei.

The Training Centre

A shared home for both men’s and women’s professional teams is to be erected behind the Gegengerade (the long terrace opposite the main stand). Two heated and floodlit grass pitches alongside a modern and functional sports building will provide Union's players with top-quality training facilities - the distinctive highlight being a state of the art training pitch located on the roof of a space used for a 300 capacity parking area.

A Share in the Stadium

Several thousand Unioners already have one: A share in the Alte Försterei. With that unique share, they have secured a very personal piece of Union’s home -, a share in the ‘An der Alten Försterei Stadionbetriebs-Aktiengesellschaft’. When these shares were first issued, back in December 2011, around 11,000 Union members were entitled to subscribe. Today, that number is almost 70,000 - and these members should also have the opportunity to be involved in their stadium. To this end, 1. FC Union Berlin, as the main shareholder, will propose a capital increase and the issue of new shares at the company's Annual General Meeting on 13. November 2024.

Exclusively for Union members only
Lovingly designed and personalised shares worth €500
Our stadium = our property
The perfect gift for your nearest and dearest

The Stadium AG

The ‘An der Alten Försterei’ Stadionbetriebs Aktiengesellschaft both develops and operates the property surrounding the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. In addition to the stadium, this also includes the alte Forsthaus (the old forester's lodge) which the stadium’s name derives from, as well as all other buildings and facilities within the 6-hectare site between the Wuhlheide and Wuhle. By purchasing an ‘Alte Försterei Share’, you become a shareholder in the company and thus a stadium owner.

More information

Your Important Questions Answered

You will find the answers to some initial questions about the new stadium shares below. More detailed information will follow at the end of November.

How can I become a stadium owner?

From the beginning of December you can buy shares in the stadium. However, this is subject to the condition that a capital increase is approved at the Annual General Meeting of ‘An der Alten Försterei’ Stadionbetriebs AG on 13 November 2024 and the new stadium shares are issued.

Who can buy a share in the stadium?

1. FC Union Berlin club members and sponsors can buy shares in the stadium. Non-members can buy shares for other members. Existing shareholders will be granted an exclusive pre-subscription period.

Can underage Union members also buy a share?

Yes, but the subscription form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Can I still become a Union member to be entitled to purchase a stadium share?

Of course. We will consider membership applications submitted up until 30 November.

Can I give a stadium share as a gift?

Yes. If you want to give someone a stadium share as a gift, you can have it issued in the name of the recipient. However, the recipient must be a Union member, not necessarily the person giving the gift.

What will the stadium share cost?

The price for a stadium share remains unchanged at €500.

Can I buy more than one stadium share?

Authorised signatories can buy up to 10 stadium shares.

Can a stadium share be shared by several people?

No, a stadium share can only be issued to one person. Ownership of the share entitles the holder to vote at the annual general meeting of the AG. This right can only be exercised by one person.

How can I purchase one or more stadium shares?

To purchase stadium shares, you must complete a subscription form. This can be done online, including a digital signature, or in the traditional way by completing the subscription form by hand. The subscription form will be available to download and can be obtained from all Union’s Zeughaus stores. You can also sign digitally at the fan stores.

Do I have to pay for the stadium share immediately?

Yes, payment is due at the end of the subscription process. All common payment methods are available online. In the Zeughaus stores, you can pay electronically or in cash. An interest-free payment in three instalments can also be selected during the purchase process.

When will I receive my new stadium share certificate?

Probably at the end of February 2025. After the subscription period has expired, the capital increase will be examined and entered in the commercial register by the district court.

I would like to give a stadium share as a Christmas present. Is there something I can give while the share is not yet ready?

We will offer you the opportunity to print out a specially designed certificate during the subscription process or to receive one at the Zeughaus store.