Bundesliga clash scheduled for Friday between Mainz and Union Berlin has been postponed due to freezing temperatures posing a risk to spectators, as announced by the German League on Thursday.
This marks the second Union game cancellation this season, following the postponement of their fixture against Bayern Munich in December due to heavy snow.
The rescheduled date for the Bayern Munich match is now set for January 24th.
“The reasons for this (postponement of Mainz v. Union) are the ice forming in the lower parts of the stands, especially the standing tribune, as well as access roads for spectators,” the DFL said.
A rescheduled date for the Mainz versus Union Berlin match will be determined shortly. Currently, Mainz holds the 16th position and faces relegation play-offs, while Union Berlin sits at 15th, holding a three-point lead.
The recent freezing rain in central and southern Germany has caused widespread disruptions, leading to the grounding of hundreds of flights and impacting train services on Wednesday.
The weather service has issued warnings about slippery roads, heavy snowfall, and an extreme risk of black ice in affected regions.
Additionally, the German rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, has cautioned travelers about potential delays and cancellations due to the challenging winter weather conditions.