Overview

• Werder Bremen CEO Klaus Filbry has initiated dialogue with Hamburger SV, police, and fan groups to reduce the Nordderby’s high-risk designation.
• The Nordderby returns to the Bundesliga after HSV’s promotion, reigniting one of Germany’s most passionate football rivalries after a seven-year hiatus.
• Bremen remains the only German state charging clubs for additional police costs, with Werder Bremen having paid approximately €2.5 million to date.
• A January 2025 court ruling permits all German states to bill clubs for policing, but Bremen is currently the sole state implementing this policy.
• Filbry emphasizes the importance of fostering a cooperative and peaceful atmosphere to balance intense competition with fan safety.