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News channel or source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7717930/2026/10/23/borussia-dortmund-fans-mobile-phone-ban/
Published on: Friday 23 October 2026
The German club's survey of fans at matches found they were increasingly “annoyed by selfies, streaming, and social media in the stands”.
News Germany » Dortmund » Social: Stop the selfies! German soccer club rewards fans who avoid their phones during games
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/stop-the-selfies-german-soccer-club-rewards-fans-who-avoid-their-phones-during-games/ar-AA2fUHB7
Published on: Thursday 22 October 2026
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — A stadium selfie could soon cost fans of German soccer giant Borussia Dortmund after the club announced plans to reward those who leave their phones alone during the game.