FC Dornbirn in front of the abyss: Forced relegation from the 2nd league threatens!

FC Dornbirn in front of the abyss: Forced relegation from the 2nd league threatens!

In the new season 2025/2026, a lot will change in Vorarlberg football. A particularly concise example is the forced descent from FC Dornbirn in 1913 from the 2nd league. These alleged financial difficulties have led to the convening of an extraordinary general meeting, which should pursue the rescue of the association as the goal. The sporting achievements in the current season in particular could not convince, which increases the negative development. The impending bankruptcy could have a lasting impact on the players and the entire team. This reports vorarlberg.orf.at .

With the descent of FC Dornbirn, the league division in Vorarlberg is redesigned. The Bundesliga players, who compete in the highest division, include 12 teams, including prominent names such as FC RB Salzburg and SK Rapid Vienna. The promoters SV Ried and FK Austria Vienna can also look forward to exciting duels this season. According to Vol.at the Bundesliga begins on August 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2025 with a full program.

The new leagues in detail

The 2nd league will now include 16 teams this season, including SK Austria Klagenfurt, which has relegated last season. The Regionalliga West, the highest amateur class in western Austria, also brings a breath of fresh air. Here, for example, FC Wacker Innsbruck and the SC Imst are represented. Further details on the participating teams in the regional league can be found at Wikipedia

In the lower leagues, a lot has also happened. Vn.at Eliteliga Vorarlberg will now accommodate 14 teams, while the Vorarlbergliga also includes 14 teams. Every ascent, every descent also has an impact on the regional clubs and their fans who can look forward to exciting games.

women's football and cup games

There are also changes in women's football that should not remain unnoticed. The Women Bundesliga now consists of 10 teams, in which the Cashpoint SCR Altach and the SKN St. Pölten compete. The women's area is also lively stimulating with the start of the new season. The first game days in the Women Bundesliga begin on September 6th and 7th, 2025.

It remains to be seen whether the challenges for FC Dornbirn in 1913 can be overcome in the run -up to the new season for FC Dornbirn. The coming weeks will certainly shape the situation of the association.