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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.

In 2011, Union fans were able to secure a share in their stadium for the first time by purchasing ‘Alte Försterei shares’. In December 2024, the now almost 70.000 Union members were offered a second chance to become stadium owners. The subscription period for the new Alte Försterei share expired on 5 February 2025.

The ‘Alte Försterei’ of the furture

Sweet Home Alte Försterei

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

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

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

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

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

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’. Union fans who have subscribed to the new Alte Försterei shares can look forward to receiving mail from the share office in April. The lovingly designed and personalised shares will be sent to the new shareholders once the capital increase has been registered.

Learn more

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.

Until when can I become a stadium owner?
The subscription period ends on 05.02.2025 at 6 pm.
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:
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 88 100
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.
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 mid of April 2025. Once the subscription period has expired, the capital increase will be examined and registered by the local court.
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.