The German Football Association (DFB) is set to transform the fan experience around its national teams by reintroducing standing tickets for the first time in 25 years.

The initiative will apply to the men's senior national team, the women's national team and the Under-21 side. It will begin with Germany's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Greece on September 27 in Augsburg and Serbia on October 1 in Munich.

The DFB believes the move represents more than simply changing how sections of the stadium are organized. The federation wants to revive a key part of German supporter culture and create a more energetic atmosphere around international matches.

"With the reintroduction of standing tickets, the DFB wants to send a signal in favor of fan culture at national team matches," the federation said in a statement.

Standing sections have long been one of the defining features of German football. Some of Europe's most famous atmospheres have been created in these areas, including the legendary "Yellow Wall" at Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park.

The initiative is also supported by UEFA, whose Executive Committee has extended its standing-section program through the 2026/27 season and expanded it across all competitions. The project was initially introduced during the 2022/23 season and had previously been limited to men's club competitions.

Germany is now bringing that tradition back to its national teams, aiming to reconnect international football with the passionate supporter culture that has long defined the country's stadiums.

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