Altona 93: Promotion to the regional league and a promising stadium!

Altona 93: Promotion to the regional league and a promising stadium!

Altona 93 is very happy: The club achieved promotion to the Regionalliga Nord with a clear 2-0 win against FSV Schöningen. Ragnar Törber, the second chairman of the AFC, is optimistic about the future, even if he emphasizes that fundamental decisions must be made to establish themselves in the fourth division. Slow growth, aiming to secure a permanent place in the league within three to four years, is on the club's agenda. The sporting and structural course should be set in the long term in order to be prepared against possible relegation concerns.

The management around head coach Andreas Bergmann will be required to manage the transition to semi-profit status. Players who are unable to train four times a week will have to leave the club. Despite the challenges, Altona 93 has a loyal following that not only supports the club at home games, but also creates atmosphere away from home.

New challenge: building a new stadium

An important topic that will concern Altona 93 is the move from the Adolf-Jäger-kampfbahn. The club has to leave its old home by the end of 2026 because new residential complexes are to be built there. A new stadium is being built at Diebsteich to compensate for the losses from the previous venue. A feasibility study has shown that a larger stadium is not feasible. The total cost of the new complex amounts to 159 million euros, with Altona 93 itself covering the costs of running the game without burdening taxpayers. Building permits are expected in 2027, with completion not expected until 2029 at the earliest.

The new stadium is planned as a hybrid model with green terraces and an attractive environment. Holstein, Hamburg's sports state councilor, emphasizes the importance of integration into the district. Altona 93 aims to be a link between Altona and Eimsbüttel and to contribute to the positive development of the neighborhood through the stadium.

A look ahead

Financially, the club plans to be in the black, supported by local sponsors, which makes the economic basis solid. The club's board supports the credo of strategically taking the path to the regional league. Bergmann is described as a sporting mastermind who has the ability to motivate and improve players. In addition, the U19 and U23 teams will be linked more closely with the first men's team in order to further promote talent development and club identity.

However, there are still some challenges in the sporting dimension. After promotion, Altona 93 are expected to have to fight against relegation. Attendance last season averaged 1,500 fans, a remarkable figure that shows that the supporters are loyal to the club.

With a solid plan for sports and infrastructure development, Altona 93 sees itself well prepared for the coming years and wants to inspire its fans and the district alike. The support from the region and the close cooperation with local partners will help to successfully embark on the path into the future. As Ragnar Törber puts it: “The course has been set for the coming years.”

More information about the club's sports schedule can be found directly on the official Altona 93 website here. Welt and taz further insights into the developments in amateur football. Altona 93 remains an exciting topic for all sports enthusiasts in Hamburg.