Round Context · Weekend, 11–14 Sep
Bundesliga Matchday 3 Generates €13.7M in Economic Activation, Led by Borussia Dortmund-SC Paderborn 07
The 9 matches of Bundesliga Matchday 3 played Sept. 11-13 generated €13.7 million in economic activation across 9 host cities, led by Borussia Dortmund-SC Paderborn 07 in Dortmund at €4.0 million, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Economic activation
- €13.7m
- Matches
- 9
- Spectators
- 336,000
- International visitors
- 10,100
The Bundesliga averaged €18.6 million across the previous 2 rounds of the 2026-27 season. The matches drew 336,000 spectators, including an estimated 10,100 international visitors, and about 17,700 overnight stays. The leading host cities were Dortmund (€4.0 million), Leipzig (€2.0 million), Cologne (€1.9 million). Through Sept. 13, 2026, the Bundesliga had generated €50.9 million across 27 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Matches by economic activation
| Match | City | Economic activation |
|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund-SC Paderborn 07 | Dortmund | €4.0m |
| RB Leipzig-Hamburger SV | Leipzig | €2.0m |
| 1. FC Köln-SV Werder Bremen | Cologne | €1.9m |
| SC Freiburg-Borussia Mönchengladbach | Freiburg | €1.4m |
| 1. FSV Mainz 05-Eintracht Frankfurt | Mainz | €1.1m |
| FC Augsburg-Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Augsburg | €1.1m |
| TSG 1899 Hoffenheim-VfB Stuttgart | Sinsheim | €1.1m |
| 1. FC Union Berlin-FC Schalke 04 | Berlin | €785,000 |
| SV 07 Elversberg-FC Bayern München | Spiesen-Elversberg | €316,000 |
FEAF v3 estimates, conservative floor values. Attendance as reported; international visitors and overnight stays are modelled.
Source: Reputation League, Economic Activation Platform (FEAF v3). Weekend, 11–14 Sep. Published 15.09.2026.