Dramatic hours at TSV 1860 Munich: At first it looks like rescue, then comes the news that the agreement has collapsed.
The most important news about the decision at TSV 1860 Munich:
9:57 p.m.: Many unanswered questions about 1860
The future of TSV 1860 Munich is more than questionable after the events of this “Black Wednesday”. The club made a statement that doesn’t give much hope. Is there even a threat of bankruptcy?
8:38 p.m.: Main sponsor gets out
Next low blow for 1860. Main sponsor “Die Bayerische” declared on Wednesday evening that they would make use of a special right of termination. This means that the future of the Lions is more open than ever.
“With the loss of the license, a contractually regulated special case arises that grants an extraordinary right of termination. We will make use of this right. We have already explained this to the Executive Board in very trusting discussions,” the insurance company clarifies.
6.40 p.m.: Ismaik statement: “Feeling great sadness”
Investor Hasan Ismaik also now comments on the relegation: “Today I feel great sadness.” In recent months, intensive work has been done to find a “sustainable solution to the club’s financial challenges.” According to the Jordanian, the fundamental problem of getting recurring financial deficits under control was considered the goal. But the sporting results were also not satisfactory. For this reason too, “the provision of new funds was linked to clear structural reforms”.
“Until late into the night it seemed as if we were close to an agreement. The necessary financial resources were available for immediate implementation. Unfortunately, in the end we were unable to reach the necessary consensus between all parties involved,” wrote Ismaik on Facebook. He hopes that the current situation will be the “starting point for an honest assessment and a better future.”
Video: BR24Sport reporter Taufig Khalil about investor Ismaik and how relegation came about
6:03 p.m.: 1860 crash ends in the regional league
As great as the catastrophe was in 1860, the total catastrophe was probably avoided. As Jürgen Igelspacher, managing director of the Bavarian Football Association (BfV), confirmed to BR24Sport, the Lions will compete in the Bavarian Regional League next season. However, the BFV was not informed in advance about the relegation. A spokesman explained that the Munich decision was followed through the media. It currently looks as if the Bavarian Regional League will be increased from 18 to 20.
5:59 p.m.: Tears from the 1860 fans
The mood of the fans at the office slowly changes from anger to sadness. Some supporters have to choke back tears. There is talk of a “Black Wednesday”.
5:54 p.m.: The statement from the club management in full
The club management explains to the angry fans:
Gernot Mang (President): “We didn’t get the license, which means we’ll be playing the regional league next year. It’s our turn to find solutions and look for how the whole thing will continue here. It’s really not easy at the moment and it’s really very disappointing because we’ve been negotiating here day and night. But we haven’t reached an agreement. Unfortunately, that’s a given. But all I can say is that we’ll now take a path around the eV, that we’ll set up the club now and look forward. I think there can also be an opportunity be for the entire club.”
Herbert Bergmaier (Chairman of the Supervisory Board): “Unfortunately there was no agreement on financing the 3rd league. Therefore, only the 4th league remains, or whatever the BfV then decides.”
Gernot Mang (President): “The fact is, we were completely surprised that the loans were canceled and all the demands associated with it. We negotiated, but at some point there are limits.”
Herbert Bergmaier (Chairman of the Supervisory Board): “In the end there were two contracts, one was acceptable for the eV, the other for the HAM. Both were acceptable for the KGaA, for me and Manfred Paula. The KGaA also really tried to find solutions, but unfortunately there was no agreement.”
5.48 p.m.: Relegation officially – 1860 without a license for the 3rd league
The decision is official: TSV 1860 Munich was unable to make up the rumored deficit of 2.7 million euros in time for the German Football Association’s (DFB) deadline. Those responsible around President Gernot Mang confirm that the license for the 3rd league is not coming.
5:45 p.m.: President Mang is scheduled to speak
While the rumor mill continues to simmer, 1860 President Gernot Mang is expected to comment before 6 p.m. The mood at the office is becoming increasingly heated.
5:24 p.m.: Ex-Vice Sitzberger analyzes the situation
Former Vice President Hans Sitzberger, in office from 2015 to 2024, speaks in an interview with BR24Sport. The official cannot provide any news, but he is analyzing the initial situation. Why is 1860 on the brink again after “Black Friday” in 2017? “Because the two shareholders don’t agree,” Sitzberger sums up the problem.
In the video: Ex-Vice Sitzberger on the BR24Sport microphone
5:10 p.m.: No further sign from the club management
Even ten minutes after the end of the deadline there is no sign of the club’s management. The mood among the fans is depressed. In fact, that doesn’t seem like a good sign.
5 p.m.: The deadline for 1860 has passed
The deadline for the German Football Association (DFB) has passed, and it is completely unclear whether TSV 1860 Munich has met the association’s conditions with the help of investor Hasan Ismaik. The long wait for those responsible begins.
4:37 p.m.: Weather as an 1860 omen?
A cloudburst falls over Munich. Superstitious followers might suspect an omen. Like so many other things on this day, this one is also ambivalent. On the one hand, the 1966 German championship was canceled due to rain. On the other hand, there was also a chill shortly before the decision during the forced relegation in 2017.
3:58 p.m.: DFB Cup participation from 1860 for sure
By the way, it doesn’t matter whether 1860 stays in the 3rd league: participation in the DFB Cup next season is not in danger, as the Lions have already secured their starting place this season. The club can thank the Würzburger Kickers for this. The Franconians beat the Munich team in the Bavarian State Cup final but became Bavarian amateur champions as second in the table because 1. FC Nürnberg II was unable to win the title as the second team. Since both state cup winners and amateur champions are eligible to start in the DFB Cup, second place fell to 1860 despite defeat in the state cup final.
In the video: BR24Sport reporter Taufig Khalil on the situation at 1860
3:13 p.m.: 1860 fate in danger after all? Ismaik rows back
The day of the decision regarding TSV 1860 Munich’s third division license for the coming season is increasingly becoming a roller coaster ride of emotions. After investor Hasan Ismaik sent an exclusive message to BR24Sport on Wednesday morning Although there was hope for a timely agreement, the situation changed again by the afternoon.
In a second statement to BR24Sport, the Jordanian was unhappy about the publication of his original statement and deleted his first statement. Also opposite the evening newspaper(external link, possibly paid content) the entrepreneur says with a shrug of his shoulders whether an agreement will be reached.
2:59 p.m.: 1860 does not allow reporters on club premises
The TSV 1860 Munich club premises will remain closed to reporters on Wednesday. The lions do not allow journalists onto the premises of the office at Grünwalder Straße 114 in the Giesing district of Munich.
11.03 a.m.: Ismaik gives hope for 1860 rescue
Investor Hasan Ismaik told BR24Sport In an exclusive statement, there was hope for an agreement in the shaky game at TSV 1860 Munich over the license for the 3rd league. In a message when asked which league the Lions would be in next season, the Jordanian only replied with the number “3”.
The drama surrounding TSV 1860 Munich reaches its climax on Wednesday, June 3rd at 5 p.m. By this point, the Lions must meet the conditions of the German Football Association (DFB) for a license in the 3rd league and have plugged a financing gap of supposedly 2.7 million euros.
Will Ismaik 1860 help this time?
As with the crash into the regional league in 2017, the focus this time is on investor Hasan Ismaik. Will the Jordanian entrepreneur help the traditional club out of trouble unlike nine years ago or will there be another drama?
BR24Sport accompanies the decision in a live stream. Moderator Sina Wende classifies what is happening with BR24Sport reporter Andreas Troll. BR24Sport reporter Taufig Khalil also provides voices and impressions from the 1860 office on Grünwalder Straße.
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Source: BR24 June 3, 2026 – 3:00 p.m
