When and where will the big memorial ceremony for Franz Beckenbauer take place?
On Friday, January 19th, from 3 p.m. in the football arena in Fröttmaning (“Allianz Arena”). The stadium is open from 12 p.m. A “prologue” begins at 1:40 p.m. with music contributions and film clips. The event is scheduled to end at 4:15 p.m.
Who will broadcast the event on television?
The event will be broadcast in Firstin the BR televisionon RTL and ntv as well as in ARD live stream and Pluto TV. The ARD presenter will be Esther Sedlaczek. The broadcast on BR starts at 2:40 p.m. So that ARD can also broadcast live, the start of the women’s biathlon World Cup race in Antholz was brought forward to 1.30 p.m. For RTL, presenters Florian König and Günther Jauch will host the show from 2:50 p.m. On DAZN and Sky the memorial service can also be seen. All shipments at a glance
- 2:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., BR television: Farewell to Franz Beckenbauer
- 2:50 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., RTL: Farewell to the Emperor – funeral service for Franz Beckenbauer
- 2:50 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., ntv: Farewell to the Emperor – funeral service for Franz Beckenbauer
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m., ARD: Farewell to Franz Beckenbauer
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sky Sports News: Hello, Franz! – Franz Beckenbauer memorial service
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., DAZN: Farewell to Franz Beckenbauer
Who is the organizer of the memorial service?
FC Bayern Munich. The club wants to create a “unique, emotional setting” to say goodbye to the so-called “Kaiser” in the FC Bayern stadium, the home of his club, as it says on the club’s homepage.
How many people are expected?
The arena in Fröttmaning normally has space for 75,000 people. However, a maximum of 50,000 people can take part in the memorial service due to special structures. For what can be taken into the stadium, The same rules apply as for football games.
Who is allowed to attend the funeral service for Franz Beckenbauer in the Allianz Arena?
If you want to come, you need an admission ticket. These are – after registration – Available on the FC Bayern homepage, but there should also be tickets for spontaneous visitors on Friday directly at the stadium. Some areas are now fully booked. The cards are free. A maximum of four pieces can be purchased per customer. The association asks for your understanding that participation without permission is not possible for organizational reasons.
Who is expected at the funeral service?
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (SPD) will take part and give a speech. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has also announced his participation. According to information from the Chancellor, he will give a speech South German newspaper According to information from the Chancellery, this was not planned. FC Bayern hopes that there will not be a concert of catcalls against Scholz at the memorial service, which would then overshadow it. Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) also wants to come to the arena on Friday.
FC Bayern has also invited friends and companions from national and international sports, culture and politics. According to the club, the 1974 world champions include Paul Breitner, Günter Netzer, Wolfgang Overath and Rainer Bonhof in the stadium alongside Bayern Honorary President Uli Hoeneß. Some Bayern stars such as Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Michael Ballack and Miroslav Klose will also be coming. Many former and active trainers also take part. In addition to national coach Julian Nagelsmann, Otto Rehhagel, Hansi Flick, Felix Magath, Erich Ribbeck, Matthias Sammer, Niko Kovac, Horst Köppel and Holger Osieck want to say goodbye, as does Bundesliga record player Charly Körbel.
Of Beckenbauer’s world champions from 1990, Lothar Matthäus, Andreas Brehme, Klaus Augenthaler, Pierre Littbarski, Guido Buchwald, Olaf Thon, Rudi Völler and Karlheinz Riedle have announced their arrival. Delegations from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, among others, have confirmed their participation from abroad. Tennis star Boris Becker and former ski racers Christian Neureuther and Christa Kinshofer will also be there.
What program is planned?
FC Bayern announces a “ceremonial event” “with speeches from companions and dignitaries as well as musical contributions in the circle of the Bayern family and everyone who influenced Beckenbauer over the decades: as a player, coach, president and unique personality.”
Speeches are planned by Bavarian President Herbert Hainer, Honorary President Uli Hoeneß and Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU). Long-time Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has announced that they don’t want to talk too much so as not to dilute the topic.
At the beginning of the memorial service, tenor Jonas Kaufmann is scheduled to perform the Italian version of “Time to say Goodbye.” The 54-year-old will sing a total of three songs.
Have there been similar funeral ceremonies for footballers?
In August 2022, Uwe Seeler, who died at the age of 85, was commemorated in the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. At that time 5,000 people came. Franz Beckenbauer was unable to attend the memorial service for health reasons, but said goodbye to “his friend” with an emotional letter: “Being able to play with you in the German national team was a great honor for me, nine years younger than me,” wrote Beckenbauer in the letter that Hamburger Abendblatt published.
In November 2009, Robert Enke was farewelled with a memorial service in the stadium in Hanover, which was attended by around 40,000 people. The national goalkeeper’s coffin was in the center circle. This will not be the case at the memorial service for Franz Beckenbauer; he was buried last Friday in the Perlacher Forst cemetery in the immediate family circle.
How were other international football greats mourned?
Diego Maradona was laid out in November 2020 after his death in the presidential palace in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires; Within one day, around a million people said goodbye.
After Pelé’s death on December 29, 2022, three days of national mourning were declared by the Brazilian government. The embalmed body was laid out in public for 24 hours at the stadium of his former club FC Santos; Around 230,000 fans and companions paid him their last respects.
What other options are there in Munich to pay your last respects to Franz Beckenbauer?
There are several books of condolence available in the city. In the court chapel of the Munich Residence, Munich residents can sign a condolence book until January 19th; it is accessible daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Condolence books are also available in the entrance area of FC Bayern on Säbener Straße and for visitors to the FC Bayern Museum in the Fröttmaninger Arena in the “Hall of Fame”.