FC Basel postpones match against FC Thun after a fire in the St Jakob-Park stadium

FC Basel’s Swiss Superliga match against FC Thun has been postponed following a fire at Basel’s St Jakob-Park stadium.

The fire, which started on Friday night, “destroyed” the first team dressing room, including the players’ kits and boots. It also caused “significant damage” to the equipment rooms, coaching and team manager’s office, physio and shower facilities and medical and technical equipment.

No one was injured in the fire. Its cause is “not yet clarified”, says a statement.

FC Basel, who sit in fourth place in the Swiss Superliga, were due to travel to top-flight FC Thun on Saturday.

“The fire, accompanied by heavy smoke, caused significant damage and completely destroyed the entire dressing room area of ​​the first team,” the club said in a statement.

“Due to the damage sustained and no usable game and medical equipment available, the away match against FC Thun is not possible for FCB.”

FC Basel have confirmed the postponement has been approved by the league, with the match set to be rearranged.

St Jakob-Park hosted the 2016 Europa League final, in which Liverpool played Sevilla, and the 2025 Women’s Euros final between England and Spain.