Borussia Dortmund, Vodafone launch Fan Mode to enhance stadium experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Borussia Dortmund and Vodafone will introduce a new 'Fan Mode' during the home match against Eintracht Frankfurt on October 24. Designed to encourage fans to engage more with the game and reduce smartphone usage, the feature allows fans to earn points by keeping their phones locked during play. Points can be redeemed for prizes, including signed merchandise. This initiative responds to growing concerns among fans about smartphone distractions in the stands.
- •Fan Mode rewards minimal smartphone use during matches.
- •Points accumulate while phones are locked, stopping at full-time.
- •Fans can return to normal smartphone use during halftime.
- •Prize options include BVB merchandise and store vouchers.
- •Accessibility is available for iOS and Android devices.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — New FanModus: BVB and Vodafone reward fans for genuine stadium moments
"When Borussia Dortmund host Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday (24 October), more than 81,000 fans will once again be at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. In the stands, it won't just be about goals, tackles and chants...
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