According to Bild, several Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga clubs in Germany are currently advancing large-scale infrastructure projects, including stadium expansions, training ground improvements, and new stadium construction. Among them, Eintracht Frankfurt, FC Köln, Hamburger SV, Union Berlin, and Schalke 04 are all researching or implementing expansion plans. Bayern Munich, despite extremely high demand for home matches, is currently unable to increase Allianz Arena's capacity further.

Bayern's Allianz Arena currently has a capacity of 75,000, but the club's ticket demand far exceeds this. Before the start of each new season, all Bayern home matches are already sold out, and important matches against Borussia Dortmund receive nearly 350,000 ticket applications. However, because the maximum capacity currently approved by Munich city council is 75,000, Bayern is unable to expand Allianz Arena at this time.

Meanwhile, Bayern is undertaking major renovations at its Säbener Straße training facility. The massive training center expansion project, originally budgeted at around 150 million euros, has been postponed until 2025, but since May of this year, construction in the professional team area has continued, including expansion of locker rooms, shower areas, fitness and physiotherapy facilities, and sports performance testing facilities. The club is also building new training pitches, a warm-up area, and a dedicated goalkeeper training pitch, with the first team currently training almost within the large construction zone.

Eintracht Frankfurt is evaluating the next phase of its home stadium expansion. The club is considering either adding a third tier of seating or building a new stadium with capacity up to 80,000 spectators. A feasibility study has begun, with the goal of building a modern large stadium within 10 to 12 years.

Bayer Leverkusen faces a more pressing issue. Due to planned A1 motorway expansion beginning in 2031, the club's current training ground near the stadium will be affected, requiring a new Bayer Training Park to begin construction no later than 2028. The project is estimated to cost 120 million euros, but the final construction site has not yet been determined.

Bayer Leverkusen previously spent around 10 years searching and once considered nearby Monheim as an ideal location, but local authorities opposed the project. However, this location has not been completely ruled out, and it remains possible that future citizen initiatives could lead to the training ground eventually being built on Bayer's own land. In the meantime, the club has begun searching for alternative locations.

FC Köln plans to build a new two-story youth academy facility near its training ground starting spring 2027, covering approximately 4,500 square meters, with estimated investment of 50 to 60 million euros. As compensation for the occupied training ground, the club will also be responsible for renovating three city sports facilities.

Meanwhile, FC Köln is also studying the possibility of expanding RheinEnergieStadion from its current capacity of around 50,000 seats to 75,000 seats. The club's internal committee will evaluate this project before 2027, with estimated investment of around 250 million euros. The main driver for expansion is extremely high ticket demand; FC Köln home matches are almost always sold out, with around 45,000 members waiting to obtain season tickets.

Hamburger SV has officially received permission to expand Volksparkstadion to over 60,000 seats. Construction is planned to begin in October this year and will take place during the season between men's and women's home matches.

Union Berlin is advancing one of the Bundesliga's largest infrastructure projects. The club plans to invest approximately 190 million euros to completely renovate and expand Stadion An der Alten Försterei, increasing capacity from its current 22,012 to 34,500, and later to 40,500.

During construction, Union Berlin will temporarily move to Olympiastadion Berlin for matches and plans to return to Stadion An der Alten Försterei for the 2029/30 season. The new plans include building a new upper tier, upgrading seating and modern VIP areas, and constructing an underground corridor directly connecting the box, training center, and main building.

Schalke 04 is also investigating a major expansion of Veltins Arena. A particularly innovative plan involves removing the existing roof and adding a third tier, significantly increasing stadium capacity. However, the club is currently still evaluating the technical and economic feasibility of the project and has not yet announced specific capacity figures or investment amounts.

Schalke's other project is more concrete. The club is building "Schalke Terrace" between the stadium and training ground, serving as a new fan interaction area equipped with beer facilities and a large beer garden.

Hertha Berlin is advancing plans to build a new dedicated football stadium. After years of discussion, Berlin city council has in principle identified a location near Jesse-Owens-Allee in Olympiapark as suitable for the new stadium. Hertha can therefore proceed to the next planning stage and submit an initial building application, a significant step forward in the club's long-standing plans to build its own professional football stadium.

Hannover 96 plans to invest approximately 2.2 million euros to modernize Heinz von Heiden Stadium to bid as host for the 2029 UEFA Women's European Championship. The stadium's lighting system has been upgraded, and in the future, rooftop photovoltaic facilities will be installed, and the media area, VIP area, sound system, large video screens, and undersoil heating will be renovated, though capacity will remain at 49,000.

Nürnberg plans to complete a comprehensive renovation of Max-Morlock-Stadion by 2031. The stadium's iconic octagonal structure and 50,000-seat capacity will be retained, but the existing running track will be removed. The entire project is estimated to cost between 260 and 280 million euros, with construction possibly beginning as early as 2028. It has not yet been determined whether Nürnberg will continue playing at the original stadium during construction or temporarily relocate elsewhere.

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