Is the Bundesliga restart coming on May 15? Info & dates
Update 04/30: The ministers of Lower Saxony and Brandenburg have expressed skepticism about the rapid restart of the Bundesliga and politicians have postponed the decision to May 6. The start on May 9th is almost conceivable from the table and at best a Bundesliga restart on May 15th.
All information, concepts & the date of the decision to restart
The soccer fans breathed a sigh of relief when Söder and Laschet announced that in Germany it would soon be possible to start playing again in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga. The 9th of May was considered the date of the Bundesliga restart.
While some fan groups oppose the decision of the DFL, other fans and especially politicians are happy that a Bundesliga restart is conceivable – the economic damage of a Bundesliga season break would be enormous.
The concept for the resumption of the Bundesliga was presented by the DFL. In order to realize the Bundesliga restart, the green light from Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is required. According to current media reports, Spahn considers a Bundesliga resumption on May 9 to be quite realistic.
on the question of whether the restart on 9.5. is even possible, at the press conference on April 23, Seifert pushed the ball towards politics. If they give permission, it can continue on May 9th. Whether this happens will not be decided until April 30th.
The betting base summarizes the most important information and news for the possible Bundesliga restart on May 9 and dares to make a prediction.
Bundesliga re-start: what speaks for and against May 15?
If the Bundesliga really starts to play again on May 15th, there is a great need for explanation for the RKI and Health Minister Jens Spahn, especially since the special right for the Bundesliga clubs will be difficult to justify.
Accordingly, it is not surprising that some fan groups have already merged and are opposed to the resumption.
Bundesliga start: when will it be decided?
Date: Apr 30, 2020Bundesliga start: when will it be decided?
Date: May 6, 2020
Announcement: Chancellor Merkel & Minister
Announcement: Chancellor Merkel & Minister on the procedure in the pandemic
In addition, the DFL’s proposal continues to be viewed with skepticism by the RKI. In addition to Lars Schaade, Vice President of the Robert Koch Institute, health expert Karl Lauterbach from the SPD also spoke out against a Bundesliga restart. Although the DFL would consume only a fraction (0.5 percent) of the existing tests, Lauterbach sees the test capacity at risk.
“It is wrong to use tens of thousands of tests for ghost games, while the nursing homes and teachers cannot yet test enough.” – Karl Lauterbach, SPD health expert
DFB boss Fritz Keller had also spoken out against a Bundesliga restart. The final decision on the reopening of the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga will be made on April 30 when Angela Merkel and the Prime Ministers announce the further course of action in the pandemic.
A restart of Germany’s highest football league on May 9 is currently still seen as an unrealistic date.
Bundesliga restart
Arguments for the restart and Arguments against the restart
✅ Three-day test rhythm according to the DFL task force concept – ❌ possible risk to the test capacity & short preparation time for the teams
✅ Financial relief through fourth TV money tranche – ❌ ghost scenery for fan groups is not justifiable under the current circumstances
✅ Protection concept in the stadium – ❌ possible protests and gatherings of ultras before the ghost games
✅ Exception of hygiene regulations for BuLi clubs – ❌ displeasure of the population about double standards of politics
Bundesliga re-start only possible with ghost games?
The Bundesliga will initially only start the game without a spectator when restarting. In view of the current corona pandemic, viewers should continue to be excluded. With the present concept, only 300 people in total are allowed on the stadium site – at least the task force around Tim Meyer, chief medical officer at the DFL.
Distance rules & contact restrictions: exception for DFL?
Until there is a vaccine, the hygiene rules should continue to be complied with – at least according to Health Minister Jens Spahn. This also includes the distance of 1.5 meters. How these rules should be observed in football is not foreseeable, especially since Spahn is an advocate of the Bundesliga restart. If these rules are only suspended for the footballers, this could cause plenty of resentment.
Who can enter the stadium when the Bundesliga is restarted?
If the Bundesliga really starts in the second week of May, the staff in the Bundesliga stadiums will be reduced to a minimum. In particular, security guards – the logical consequence if spectators drop out anyway – and journalists will be less around the stadium. The mirror summarized the recommendations of the DFL task force in the stadium area:
Three zones (interior, grandstand, stadium outside area), each with a maximum of 100 people
Inside the stadium about 98 people, including 22 players on the field, 18 substitutes and 5 referees.
Which match day does the Bundesliga start with?
If the game starts on May 9th, a total of eight weekends are available for nine remaining game days. Accordingly, at least one match day must be staged as an English week. In addition, the catch-up game between Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt has to be completed. The season in the Bundesliga is scheduled to end by June 21.
According to media reports, there are two subsequent concepts for resuming gaming. There is no new Bundesliga schedule. Only the season schedule needs to be clarified.
Bundesliga restart: concepts & schedule
Concept 1
Game operations will continue on Matchday 26
Concept 2
The regular schedule provides for the 33rd matchday to be played on May 9th and the 34th matchday the following week
The catch-up games (from day 26 and Werder Bremen-Eintracht Frankfurt) will then be played
Bundesliga restart: changed kick-off times?
So far there has been no official notification from the DFL as to whether there will be any changed kick-off times in the Bundesliga. In the concept of the task force, the daily planning on a game day starting. was presented as an example.
When is the official confirmation of the Bundesliga restart?
The next conference of Angela Merkel and the country heads on the ongoing corona pandemic will take place on April 30. A decision is made there on how to proceed – this includes the decision to restart Bundesliga operations. Until then, the statements of politicians like Markus Söder or Armin Laschet should not be overestimated, especially since the final decision is only made at the end of the month.
Will a quick restart of the Bundesliga provide economic relief?
Three out of four TV money tranches have so far been paid out. The clubs in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga are still urgently dependent on the fourth TV money tranche, which is why a season break would have serious economic consequences for many clubs. In total, the clubs would lack 300 million euros in revenue if the season could end. Some clubs may face bankruptcy.
What happens to the money from the solidarity campaign of the German CL clubs?
To help economically weak clubs, Champions League participants such as Bayern, Dortmund Leverkusen and Leipzig paid almost 20 million euros into funds. Part of the aid may be used to save some third division clubs. So far, however, the DFL has not made a final statement.
Precautions on resumption
In order to comply with protective measures, it is planned to carry out regular tests on players, coaches and members. Sometimes there is talk of a three-day test rhythm. The rapid tests are designed to ensure the safety of the clubs. If several players test positive, the game will stop immediately, according to Markus Söder.
In view of the strict regulations that have to be complied with, the classic gameplay with children running in, team photos and handshakes are dispensed with. In addition, the teams should not run through the player tunnel at the same time.
Protection measures when the Bundesliga is resumed
Arrival with several buses & vans (prior disinfection must be guaranteed)
Depending on the stadium infrastructure: Implementation of different routes to the cabins
Adjust the warm-up phases of the teams in time (avoid simultaneous use of the player tunnel)
No classic entry of the teams (no entry children, no handshakes etc.)
If necessary, expand the coach bench to ensure distance
Post-game press conference is only virtual
Separate anti-doping rooms
Departure of the teams with a time delay
Attention to the hygienic aspects acc. Task Force specifications.
Is the corona test capacity exhausted by the DFL test rhythm?
According to the DFL, the test capacity will not be exhausted by the resumption of play in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga. According to the “ALM” figures, almost 640,000 tests are available per week. With a Bundesliga restart, the DFL needs almost 25,000 tests for the rest of the season. This would result in costs of 2.5 million euros.
Bundesliga re-start on 9.5. – Info & betting base predictions
Despite the understandable anticipation among football fans in the Federal Republic, the chances of resuming Bundesliga operations on May 9 are not particularly good. If the decision is made on April 30th, there are only 9 days left to prepare and politicians would face criticism of double standards.
However, even the earliest possible appointment with English weeks would only help to close the season in time.
The betting base stays on the ball and will always provide the latest Bundesliga restart news in good time as soon as decisions are made.
Bundesliga re-start on 15.05. – Info & betting base prediction
Despite the understandable anticipation among football fans in the Federal Republic, the chances of resuming the Bundesliga on May 16 are not particularly good. If the decision is made on May 6th, there are only 9 days left to prepare and politics would be exposed to criticism of double standards.
However, even the earliest possible appointment with English weeks would only help to close the season in time.
The betting base stays on the ball and will always provide the latest Bundesliga restart news in good time as soon as decisions are made.
