‘Enjoy the moment’: The German clubs limiting smartphones in stadiums
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German clubs limit smartphone use in stadiums to preserve the matchday experience and protect football atmosphere. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- Borussia Dortmund asked fans to limit smartphone use at home games and rewarded those who switched on “fan mode” in the club app and stayed off their phones.
- German clubs say the aim is to protect the matchday atmosphere, stop influencer filming, and guard broadcaster rights. Dortmund and others say fans gave “significant positive feedback”.
- The policy reflects Germany’s fan-owned club culture and may spread further. Dortmund says the “yellow wall” needs full attention, while Bayern joked: “We don’t need to ban phones.”
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