Union Berlin draws 1-1 with Chemnitzer FC in pre‑season test, defender Markgraf injured

Union Berlin staged a pre‑season friendly against Regionalliga side Chemnitzer FC on 9 July 2026, finishing 1‑1. Union took the lead when Marin Ljubičić netted after a pass from Andrej Ilić; Chemnitz equalised through Jonas Marx. Coach Mauro Lustrinelli rotated the squad, using 22 players, and was forced to replace left‑back Andrik Markgraf in the 62nd minute after the 20‑year‑old suffered a knee injury, the seriousness of which remained uncertain.

Separately, the club will receive €59.62 million from the national television‑rights distribution for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season, placing Union Berlin tenth among German clubs, ahead of Borussia Mönchengladbach and behind Mainz 05. The TV‑revenue model rewards clubs that maintain continuous Bundesliga participation and achieve strong sporting results over multiple seasons.