Cologne fans setting off prohibited fireworks during a match last season (Archive: Internet)
Fines imposed by the German Football Association during the 2024-2025 season have exceeded the 12 million euro mark. The main reason for these fines is the use of prohibited fireworks in German Bundesliga matches, according to a statement published by the association on Thursday.
The statement from the German Football Association said this amount is slightly less than the value of fines imposed on clubs in the top three divisions in the 2023-2024 season, which amounted to 12.5 million euros.
Cologne tops the sanctions list
According to data from the German Football Association, Cologne is the most fined club, with a total of 924,355 euros, followed by Eintracht Frankfurt with 764,600 euros, and then Hamburg, which paid 623,555 euros.
Cologne and Hamburg were playing in the second division last season.
The German third division saw a total increase in fines from 1.5 million euros to 2.24 million euros in the 2024-2025 season, led by Dynamo Dresden with a fine of 238,460 euros.
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Germany
Germany is a country in Central Europe with a rich and complex history, having been a collection of states until its unification in 1871. It is known for its significant cultural contributions in philosophy, music, and science, as well as for the profound impact of the 20th-century Nazi regime and the subsequent division and reunification of East and West Germany.
Cologne
Cologne is a historic city in western Germany, most famous for its landmark Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site begun in 1248 and completed in 1880. The city itself was founded as a Roman colony in 38 BC and grew into a major medieval trade and religious center.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt is a German professional football club founded in 1899, historically based in Frankfurt, Hesse. It is best known for its passionate fan culture and for winning the UEFA Cup in 1980 and the UEFA Europa League in 2022. The club plays its home matches at Deutsche Bank Park, which was originally built for the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
Hamburg
Hamburg is a major port city in northern Germany, historically shaped by its membership in the Hanseatic League, a medieval trading confederation that established its commercial prominence. Its rich maritime heritage is still visible today through landmarks like the Speicherstadt warehouse district, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the modern HafenCity development.
Dynamo Dresden
Dynamo Dresden is a German football club based in Dresden, Saxony, founded in 1950 as part of the East German sports association SV Dynamo. Historically linked to the East German Ministry for State Security (Stasi), it was one of the most successful clubs in the former East Germany, winning numerous league titles. Today, it is known for its passionate fan base and competes primarily in the 2. Bundesliga or 3. Liga.
German Bundesliga
The German Bundesliga is the top professional football league in Germany, founded in 1963 to create a unified national competition. It is renowned for its high attendance, competitive balance, and iconic clubs like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament to feature 48 teams and will be jointly hosted by 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first time the World Cup will be hosted by three nations, with Mexico becoming the first country to host the men’s tournament three times.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich is a professional football club based in Munich, Germany, founded in 1900. It is one of the most successful clubs in world football, having won numerous domestic and international titles, including a record number of German championships and multiple UEFA Champions League trophies.
