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Our stadium, An der Alten Försterei, has been the home ground of 1. FC Union Berlin and its predecessors since 1920. However, ‘Alte Försterei’ means much more. This is where the heart of the club beats, where generations of Union players feel at home, where we celebrate successes and stand together in difficult times. Together we write history.

The most beautiful football stadium in the world will - keeping the spirit of its builders - change its face again to provide a safe home for the next generation of Union players and a football fortress for our sporting rivals. And it should always belong to the people who care about it: the members of 1. FC Union Berlin and their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren ... and you too.

The time will come soon: from 10 December, as a Union member, you can subscribe for up to ten stadium shares and become a stadium owner.

We protect what we love!

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.

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

On 13 November, ‘An der Alten Försterei’ Stadionbetriebs AG decided to carry out another capital increase and issue up to 120,000 new stadium shares. Below we answer the most important questions about the new stadium shares.

When can I become a stadium owner?
You can purchase the new stadium shares from Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at 8.00. Existing shareholders enjoy a right of first refusal and can already subscribe to shares from 26 November 2024 at 11.00 Every existing shareholder will receive separate information on this by mail or post by 25 November 2024 at latest.
Until when can I become a stadium owner?
The subscription period ends on 10 December 2024 at 18:00. The pre-subscription right for existing shareholders ends on 9 December 2024 at 18.00. The above dates are subject to the approval of BaFin.
What exactly do I have to do to become a stadium owner?
A so-called subscription form must be completed in order to purchase stadium shares. This can be done online, including digital signature and payment. If you need assistance with this, you can subscribe at the Share’s office (at the stadium) or at any Union Zeughaus store under supervision. Alternatively, the subscription form can also be completed by hand. Subscription forms can be downloaded and are available in the Share’s office and in all Union Zeughaus stores.
Who can I contact if I have any problems or queries?
Our Share’s office at the stadium is open as follows:
Monday to Friday | 11.00 to 18.00
Saturday | 11.00 to 16.00

Special opening hours on match days and Sundays open for business:
Sunday 08.12.2024 | 12:30 to 18.00
Saturday 14.12.2024 | 11.00 to 19.00
Sunday 22.12.2024 | 13.00 to 18.00

Our Share’s office can also be reached by telephone and e-mail during opening hours
Phone: +49 (0) 30 65 66 88 41
E-mail: proAF@adaf-sbg.de

You can also get help to become a stadium owner at all Union Zeughaus stores. The opening hours can be found here.
Who can participate?
Club members and contractually bound sponsors of 1. FC Union Berlin may purchase stadium shares. However, non-members may purchase shares for other members. Existing shareholders are granted an exclusive pre-subscription period.
Can underage Union members also become stadium owners?
Yes, but the subscription form for the share must be signed by a parent or tutor.
Can I still become a Union member in order to purchase stadium shares?
The deadline for membership applications is 30 November.
How much will the stadium share cost?
The price for a stadium share remains unchanged at 500 euros
How many shares can I buy?
Authorised subscribers can purchase up to 10 stadium shares. The following subscription rules apply to existing shareholders during the pre-purchase period:
Subscription rights of existing shareholders
Existing shares Factor 9,6 Calculated value statutory subscription right
1 9,6 9,6 9
2 9,6 19,2 19
3 9,6 28,8 28
4 9,6 38,4 38
5 9,6 48 48
6 9,6 57,6 57
7 9,6 67,2 67
8 9,6 76,8 76
9 9,6 86,4 86
10 9,6 96 96
Can I give a stadium share as a gift?
Yes, if you want to make someone happy with a stadium share, you can have it issued in the name of the recipient. We explain below what you need to have in mind.
What do I need to have in mind if I want to give a stadium share as a gift?
The recipient must be a Union member, not the giver. The recipient must formally agree to the gift by 10 January 2025 at 18.00 at the latest. The recipient will receive a mail requesting this by 25 December at the latest.
I would like to give a stadium share as a Christmas present. Is there anything I can give before the share is finalised?
During the subscription process, we offer you the option of printing out a designed subscription certificate or obtaining one from the Share’s office and the Union Zeughaus Stores
Can several people share a stadium share?
No, a stadium share can only be issued to one person. Ownership of the share is linked to the right to vote at the AG's Annual General Meeting. This can only be exercised by one person.
How can I pay for a stadium share?
Payment is made at the end of the subscription process. All usual payment methods are available online. In the shares office and in the Zeughaus stores, payment can be made either electronically or in cash.
Is it possible to pay for a stadium share in installments?
We offer installment payment options via a payment provider. These will only be available online.
What happens to the money I have paid for the stadium share?
The proceeds from the associated capital increase will be used to create a robust equity and balance sheet structure for Stadionbetriebs AG. This will facilitate the financing measures for the planned and long-awaited stadium expansion by many Union fans.
When will I receive my new stadium share?
Probably at the beginning of March 2025. Once the subscription period has expired, the capital increase will be examined and registered by the local court.
Where and when can I get the subscription form?
Anyone purchasing shares via the online portal does not require a subscription form. For all others, the following subscription forms are available for download:
Is there a dividend?
As with the issue of the first shares, there are no plans to distribute profits. The profits and the proceeds of the capital increase serve to create a robust equity and balance sheet structure for Stadionbetriebs AG. This will facilitate the financing of the planned stadium expansion, which many Union fans have longed for.
What happens to personalised shares after the member's death?
These belong to the deceased's estate like any other property and automatically pass to the heirs. The transfer of the share can be applied for by presenting the certificate of inheritance to Stadionbetriebs AG.
What do heirs who have no connection to our club and want to sell the shares do?
If you wish to pass on a share, please contact Stadionbetriebs AG.