TSV Havelse eyes possible 3. Liga return as 1860 München license woes open a spot

TSV Havelse had already planned for a season in the Regionalliga Nord after its sporting relegation from the 3. Liga. The club submitted all required documentation for both the Regionalliga and a potential 3. Liga licence, awaiting a decision from the German Football Association (DFB).

The uncertainty stems from 1860 München’s failure to meet the financial and liquidity criteria for the upcoming 3. Liga season. If the Munich side loses its licence, Havelse, as the best‑placed relegated club, could be offered the vacant place and remain in the professional third tier. This possibility impacts Havelse’s upcoming board elections, scheduled for 22 June, and its stadium plans, as the club may have to continue using the Eilenriedestadion in Hanover because its home ground does not meet DFB requirements. The final decision is still pending.

The situation highlights the close link between sporting performance and economic stability in German professional football, and Havelse’s future now hinges on the DFB’s licensing ruling for 1860 München.