DSV Leoben: From bankruptcy to the Kartnigs advertising professional arena!

DSV Leoben: From bankruptcy to the Kartnigs advertising professional arena!

Leoben, Österreich - The DSV Leoben is facing a fresh start. After a forced relegation due to bankruptcy, the club will play in the Landesliga from the coming season. This decision came after turbulent months, in which the club management did everything possible to secure the club's financial future. Despite the challenges, the DSV Leoben managed to secure the financing for the 2024/2025 season with the support of PAC Immobilien Consulting GmbH, which will take over the open residual financing by the end of June 2025.

The financial situation was also burdened by the surprising termination of the sponsoring contract with TGI Gold in December 2024. Pontential negotiations with TGI were intensified after an acquittal in March 2025, but there was a sudden rejection of further cooperation. In view of these difficulties, those responsible actively look for solutions to stabilize the association and prevent crash into the lowest leagues.

about the new stadium names

As part of a more comprehensive restructuring plan, the DSV Leoben has launched a competition to find a new name for the stadium. The participation cost 1,000 euros and is aimed at both companies and private individuals. The winner of the competition was given the opportunity to appear as the namesake of the arena. The choice fell on the new name "Kartnigs advertising professional", which depends on the support of Hannes Kartnig, the former President of Sturm Graz. His son, Gerald Kartnig, leads the advertising company and is also involved in the club.

DSV Leoben hopes to bring a fresh wind into the club chronicle with this step and at the same time draw attention to possible new sponsors. The development shows that support from sponsors is becoming increasingly difficult for many sports clubs. A withdrawal of patrons and medium -sized companies can be observed in the entire sports landscape, while the costs for sports promotion are increasing and apparently decreasing. This not only affects Leoben, but a variety of clubs in a tense financial situation.

claims and outlook

The DSV Leoben has made a clear statement on the current situation and emphasizes that despite the challenges you have remained loyal. The board members are required to develop new strategies. The upcoming general assembly on April 24, 2025 will therefore be of great importance: not only new board members should be elected, but also important topics should be put up for discussion in order to stabilize the association in difficult fairway.

Financial turbulence is not only a local challenge, but also seem to be part of a major problem in German and Austrian sport, where many clubs experience similar fates. The DSV Leoben appeals to all supporters to stand together in this critical phase and to help actively to ensure the future of the association.

In this challenging time, it remains to be seen how the situation for DSV Leoben will develop and whether the new stadium name is a sign for a positive turn.