Sportökonomische Auswirkungen der COVID-19-Pandemie am Beispiel der Fußball-Bundesligen

In addition to significant global consequences, the COVID-19-Pandemia has also had massive impact on sports in general and professional soccer in particular. This paper highlights the significant consequences the pandemic has had for professional soccer in Germany. This is done by first briefly sketching the general effects of the pandemic before the consequences on German professional soccer are presented in more detail. Based on the basic conditions and specifics of the team sports industry, possible solutions to the problems are discussed. It is shown that specific support schemes from within the industry, such as solidarity funds and self-regulating measures, may have clear advantages over proposed state subsidies.