SpVgg Greuther Fürth Members to Vote on Dropping "Greuther" From Club Name
- Upcoming Vote on Name Change: SpVgg Greuther Fürth members will vote on November 8, 2026, at an extraordinary general meeting to remove "Greuther" from the club's official name, reverting to SpVgg Fürth.
- Historical Context and Fan Initiative: The "Greuther" addition dates back to a 1996 merger, but a fan initiative named "Zurück zur SpVgg Fürth" has driven efforts to restore the historic name of the three-time German champions.
- Approval Threshold and Funding: A 75% supermajority of attending voting members is required to approve the name change, with fans having crowdfunded over €202,000 to help cover the estimated €400,000 costs for the reversion.
German 2. Bundesliga side SpVgg Greuther Fürth could soon undergo a historic rebrand. On Sunday, November 8, 2026, club members will gather at the Sportpark Ronhof for an extraordinary general meeting to vote on removing "Greuther" from the official name and reverting to the traditional SpVgg Fürth. A supermajority of 75% of attending voting members will be required to approve the amendment to the club's statutes.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth to Remove Greuther From Name?
The current moniker dates back 30 years to 1996, when a merger with the football division of local amateur club TSV Vestenbergsgreuth rescued a financially troubled Fürth side. However, supporters have continuously argued that the identity of the three-time German champions, who lifted titles in 1914, 1926, and 1929, should be restored. Driven by the fan initiative "Zurück zur SpVgg Fürth", supporters, ultra groups, and official fan clubs have pushed for years to reclaim the historic name and eliminate awkward media misnomers.
To address practical hurdles, the fan campaign ran a crowdfunding effort that raised over €202,000 to help offset the estimated €400,000 required for administrative register changes, stadium signage, and updated teamwear.
Fürth has been using a shamrock only as their official club logo since 2017.
While honorary president Helmut Hack, the architect of the 1996 fusion, has voiced his personal opposition to dropping the name, the club's leadership and supervisory boards have chosen to stay completely neutral. If the 75% threshold is reached on Sunday, the official name reversion is slated to take effect ahead of the 27-28 season.