Fortuna Köln Selects vivenu as New Ticketing Partner for 2026/2027 Season

Cologne / Düsseldorf, March 18, 2026 - Fortuna Köln Selects vivenu as New Ticketing Partner for 2026/2027 Season.

Starting next season, S.C. Fortuna Köln will be partnering with vivenu. The club is making this decision in response to the sustained growth it has seen over the past few months. By choosing vivenu, the “Pearl of the Südstadt” is opting for a ticketing platform that prioritizes technological flexibility and a modern fan experience.

Known affectionately as the "Perle der Südstadt" (Pearl of the South City), Fortuna is bridging its deep-rooted traditions with a modern management approach. The partnership aims to create a unified ticketing infrastructure centered around both fans and the organization. Moving forward, the club will operate within a connected digital ecosystem where tools like Shopify and HubSpot integrate seamlessly via APIs. By breaking down existing data silos, the club will eliminate time-consuming manual workflows and reduce the margin for error. This modular setup offers maximum operational flexibility while providing fans with a comfortable, intuitive, and modern purchasing journey.

"Fortuna Köln is a dynamic club that shares vivenu's commitment to digitalization and deep engagement with fans and sponsors," says Niklas Müller, Managing Director at Fortuna Köln. "This partnership is a 'perfect match' and an essential component of our long-term growth strategy. I would like to thank Simon Weber and Maxim Kleiman for the constructive and open dialogue over the past few months. We are excited to start this new chapter this summer."

For vivenu, this collaboration highlights the growing importance of technical sovereignty in German football. The focus is on empowering clubs with the tools to manage their commercial success independently.

"Fortuna Köln is on an impressive trajectory, both on the pitch and in terms of its infrastructure," adds Simon Weber, Co-Founder of vivenu. "The club has a clear vision: clean, efficient ticketing workflows and a more direct relationship with their supporters. Our goal is to provide a sovereign infrastructure that allows the club to control its own processes and continuously evolve the fan experience."

About Fortuna Köln

Fortuna is a club built on tradition, including 26 consecutive years in the 2. Bundesliga and a 1983 DFB-Pokal final appearance. Today, the club is a driver of innovation. On and off the pitch, the "Perle der Südstadt" has embraced a fresh, modern identity. Fortuna is currently booming, with record-breaking attendance, season ticket sales, and merchandising revenue. Behind the scenes, a young and successful team ensures that fans and sponsors alike are treated as part of the "Fortuna family."

Über vivenu

vivenu is the global technology leader in event ticketing, offering a flexible and innovative platform that integrates seamlessly with organizers' brands, sales strategies, and business requirements. Leading event organizers benefit from full-service support and a white-label solution that combines customization, reliability, and connectivity. This allows organizers to retain full control over their ticketing and customer data as a competitive advantage. With offices in Europe and North America, vivenu supports over 1,000 organizers in 50+ countries, including the Grammy Awards, HYROX, Stanford Athletics, and the Special Olympics.