Together with other fans, clubs and associations, we organize campaigns to raise awareness and donations for ME/CFS research.
Past activities
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Awareness Matchday in Eichstätt
On March 28, 2026, we were guests at VfB Eichstätt during their match against Würzburger Kickers. Alongside the pitch, we ran an information stand to raise awareness among visitors about […]
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Participation in the Inclusion Match Day in Nürnberg
On March 7, 2026, we attended the Inclusion Match Day organized by 1. FC Nürnberg during their game against Fortuna Düsseldorf. With an information booth, we were able to raise […]
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Awareness Matchday in Heidenheim
On March 7, 2026, 1. FC Heidenheim hosted an awareness matchday for ME/CFS sufferers during their game against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. We were also present with a booth, which was […]
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Awareness Matchday in Sandhausen
On February 12, 2026, we were guests at SV Sandhausen. Our information stand allowed us to reach many people once again and raise awareness about our illnesses. Additionally, Charlotte gave […]
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Succesful Start to the New Year: Awareness Matchday in Wuppertal
On January 24, 2026, our first awareness matchday of this year took place at Wuppertaler SV during the game against SSVg Velbert. At our information stand, WSV fans could learn […]
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Awareness Matchday in Hamburg
On November 30th, our next Awareness Matchday took place during the match between Hamburger SV and VFB Stuttgart. As part of this, we informed visitors about ME/CFS at an information […]
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Awareness Matchday in Hannover
Friday evening – floodlights – 49,000 stadium visitors – SOLD OUT. Never before has one of our campaigns taken place in front of so many spectators. Perfect conditions for a […]
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Recognition at the German Football Culture Awards
On October 24, 2025, the German Football Culture Awards were presented, and we were right in the thick of it. We, as EmptyStands, were nominated for the easyCredit Fan Prize […]
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Our birthday – One year Empty Stands
One year ago, we founded Empty Stands. It all started with a small chat between a few members with the vision of hanging up posters in stadiums. We could never […]