Klagenfurt celebrates at the cup final: Hartberg vs. WAC in Lake Wörthersee!

Klagenfurt celebrates at the cup final: Hartberg vs. WAC in Lake Wörthersee!

Klagenfurt, Österreich - Today, on May 1, 2025, the highly expected ÖFB-Cup final between RZ Pellets WAC and TSV Egger Glas Hartberg takes place in the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt. Both teams strive for their first title in prestigious competition. The anticipation among the fans is noticeable, the weather shows its best side - "imperial weather" accompanies the event and ensures a cheering atmosphere.

In the run -up to the game, 19,000 tickets have already been sold, with the final number of visitors possibly increasing to 20,000. Bearers of both camps celebrate peacefully and consume beer in large quantities. The "Kronen Zeitung" is on site with several reporters to report on this important event.

ticket details and sales strategy

Ticket sales for the cup final began on April 8, 2025 and was initially accessible for fans of the two finalists via the sales outlets and online platforms of the clubs. From April 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., other interested tickets were also able to purchase. The prices for the tickets were set in three categories:

• full payer: 44 €
• reduced: 34 €
• Children (up to 14 years): € 22

tickets are also available on the official website of the ÖFB, which facilitates access for football fans. This strategy helps to address a wide audience and the stadiums are well attended.

economic context of ticket sales

In the larger economic context, sales in the 2025 football ticket market are estimated at around 804.69 million euros. This market includes the sale of tickets for football games worldwide. Especially in 2025, annual sales growth of 2.54 % of until 2029 is expected, which underlines interest and demand for football events.

The income mainly comes from the sale of individual tickets, season ticket subscriptions and VIP packages. According to statistics, the highest sales in the United Kingdom are expected in the world, while the average proceeds per user per user are expected to be 140.47 euros in 2025.

This economic data illustrates the relevance and importance of football events not only for the clubs involved, but also for the entire industry, which is constantly evolving and adapting to the needs of fans.

Overall, today's final not only promises an exciting football game, but also a festival of community and sport, which should be remembered.

For more information, visit the reporting of the Kronen Zeitung , The details of the ticket sale on Ligaportal , as well as the economic overview of Statista .