Dynamo Dresden has to deal with the consequences of the riots in the 2. Bundesliga match against Hertha BSC. The DFB remains tough and rejected the appeal. The penalty remains in place.

What happened?

During the 1-0 win of the Berliners on April 4 in Dresden, the situation escalated completely. There was not only massive pyro use, but also heavy turmoil in the stadium.

Empty stands and hefty fines

The consequences are drastic: Hertha BSC has to pay a fine of 152,000 euros, while Dynamo Dresden is asked to pay 91,200 euros. | Penalty | Amount | | --- | --- | | Hertha BSC | 152,000 euros | | Dynamo Dresden | 91,200 euros |

DFB boss with unmistakable message

Stephan Oberholz, the chairman of the DFB sports court, made his position unmistakably clear: „Regarding the matter, there has been no significant change for the sports court after the evidence was taken in the hearing. We don't want to see scenes like this in the stadium.“ Dynamo Dresden now has one week to appeal the verdict to the DFB Federal Court.

Current status

The club is currently in 12th place in the 2. Bundesliga, with 32 points from 29 games and a current form of WLLWD. The last game ended with a 2-1 win against Holstein Kiel on May 17, 2026. The next opponent is Budissa Bautzen, against whom Dynamo Dresden will play on July 3, 2026.