FC St. Pauli Highlights Revenue Growth, Member Expansion and Infrastructure Plans at 2025 General Assembly.

Roger Hampel

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FC St. Pauli president Oke Göttlich presented a detailed review of the club’s financial and structural developments at the 2025 general assembly, emphasising the organisation’s continued stability and long-term planning. Speaking under the theme “St. Pauli remains stable,” Göttlich outlined key progress across revenue, membership, stadium ownership and infrastructure projects.

Record Revenue and Continued Bundesliga Stability FC St. Pauli

FC St. Pauli surpassed €100 million in annual revenue for the first time, marking a significant commercial milestone for the club. The result reflects growing matchday income, sponsorship expansion, and strengthened operational performance following the team’s secured Bundesliga status.

Membership also reached a new high of more than 55,000.

A Unique Ownership Model: Stadium Majority Held by Supporters

A central component of the club’s long-term strategy is the FCSP eG cooperative, through which more than 22,000 members collectively hold a majority stake in the stadium company. This structure ensures that the Millerntor-Stadion remains under membership control, an uncommon model in professional football and a core part of St. Pauli’s governance identity.

Göttlich highlighted the importance of this ownership model as a foundation for stability and independence in a league environment dominated by financially stronger competitors.

Strategic Projects: Training Centre Expansion and Stadium Development

Kollaustraße Training Centre

St. Pauli plans to begin the next phase of its training facility expansion in 2026, which will include:

• New training pitches

• Updated water and energy systems

• Enhanced facilities for youth development

The project is positioned as a critical investment in performance infrastructure and long-term sporting competitiveness.

Millerntor-Stadion Expansion

The club continues to explore the feasibility of expanding the Millerntor to 40,000–50,000 seats. The project aims to future-proof the venue, support revenue growth, and accommodate rising matchday demand.The club confirmed that the initiative will involve close consultation with local stakeholders, supporters and city authorities.