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Stadium bans, fines, and reporting to police - BVB takes action against cup throwers
Many cup throwers underestimate the dangers that flying plastic cups pose to visitors and employees in the stadium. Among other things, cup throwing can result in people needing medical attention or hospitalisation. This season there have already been 26 people who have been injured as a result of cup throwing and have had to be treated by the German Red Cross.
If someone is caught throwing cups, they must leave the stadium immediately and can expect a nationwide stadium ban lasting up to 12 months. Other potential consequences include being reported to the police for causing bodily harm, being barred, and even under some circumstances the cancellation of the game. Perpetrators will also receive a minimum fine of €1,000.