At FC Bayern, it’s not all about the roster right now. Things are also happening at the Allianz Arena—and the club is already thinking ahead.
While the headlines at Säbener Straße are mostly dominated by transfers and sporting goals, another major project is underway off the field. The FC Bayern club museum is being completely redesigned and will gain an additional 250 square meters of exhibition space.
Even now, in the midst of the final phase of renovation, the area resembles a gigantic trophy case. A total of 83 trophies have been rearranged; the league championship trophies and DFB Cups now stand in a sort of avenue. As the Münchner Abendzeitungreports, the club had to purchase many of these exhibits from Munich residents for a five-figure sum.
Particularly striking is the arrangement of the Champions League trophies, formerly known as the European Cup. In the future, all trophies are to be gathered in one place—and the club is reportedly already leaving a spot open there for a seventh title. A clear nod to coach Vincent Kompany for the upcoming season.
An achievement from last season will also be given a permanent place: the Bundesliga goal-scoring record of 122 goals is to be permanently commemorated. The Hall of Fame is also being revamped. Along a path reminiscent of the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 18 most significant players in the club’s history will be honored, including Uli Hoeneß and Bastian Schweinsteiger. More stars are apparently set to be added.
Modernization while operations continue
The entire renovation is largely taking place while the museum remains open. The reason: FC Bayern wants to keep the area financially viable and receives no government subsidies for this purpose. A complete closure is therefore out of the question. The work is scheduled to be completed by fall.
In terms of content, the club is focusing on a more modern presentation. The text panels have been made smaller and are geared more toward a younger audience, so that visitors can experience the club’s history without having to read lengthy texts. The Café Gisela, where FC Bayern was founded in 1900, has also been recreated. A dedicated room for school groups is already complete. With these measures, the club hopes to attract even more visitors and surpass the attendance record of over 520,000 guests set during the 2024–25 season.
