"This is a derby, the emotions are high, but such things must not escalate. It harms us, it harms everyone, it harms football," Hengen said to Sky. #DFB #WaldhofMannheim #Ausschreitungen (translated)
"The incidents in Mannheim have far exceeded a boundary, it has nothing to do with fandom and fan culture," said Thomas Bergmann, DFB Vice President for Legal Affairs, according to a statement. "When rockets are shot onto the field and at emergency services, when people injure other people, we must act consistently." #DFB #WaldhofMannheim #Ausschreitungen (translated)
After the serious riots during the DFB Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, which resulted in 85 injuries and required police intervention, the DFB court imposed a fine of 100,000 euros on Mannheim and ordered a partial exclusion of fans for two upcoming home games. #DFB #WaldhofMannheim #Ausschreitungen (translated)

The SV Waldhof Mannheim was fined 100,000 euros by the DFB Sports Court after severe riots during the DFB-Pokal match against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on August 21, 2026, and was sentenced to play two league home games with a partial exclusion of spectators. #DFB #WaldhofMannheim #Pokalausschreitungen (translated)