FCA unveil new Roman-inspired players' tunnel
Debut during home game against Bayern
Club
28.08.2025, 20:00
FC Augsburg's new-look players' tunnel will be in use for the first time during the team's upcoming home game against FC Bayern München. The tunnel has been redesigned to reflect the city's Roman roots, a connection that the club has previously highlighted with the release of two special-edition 'Roman' kits.
"We've long spoken about our desire to modernise our players' tunnel," said FCA CEO Michael Ströll. "Our previous tunnel was functional, but didn't really catch the eye. The results of the renovation are impressive – our new players' tunnel features a stylish, detailed design and is a perfect fit for our club. There's no doubt in our minds that we now have one of the best-looking players' tunnels in the Bundesliga."
Bilder vom neuen Spielertunnel!
Tunnel gates reflect Augsburg's Roman roots
One eye-catching feature of the redesign are the impressive gates to the tunnel, which were inspired by Roman amphitheatres found in Rome and Verona. In this way, the club have been able to form a connection to the city's Roman heritage. The iron gates also feature elements of the club's badge, including the 'Zirbelnuss', which has been carefully reproduced to reflect the original artifact found by the Roman wall in the city.
The walls of the tunnel have been designed to appear as though they are covered in stones, laid out in an ancient 'Roman' pattern. Built-in accent lights serve to highlight the stone pattern. The design is completed by a large illuminated version of the FCA badge, as well as lettering reading "Kämpfen und Siegen" (Fight and win).
Additionally, the mid-way point of the tunnel also features an inlaid mosaic pattern made of authentic Italian stones, which represents the identity of the club. The FCA badge, together with the city's ancient name of 'Augusta Vindelicum' and the club's founding year have also been included in Roman numerals on the walls of the tunnel, further serving to reinforce our connection to the city's Roman heritage.
