FC Basel postponed their league meeting with FC Thun following a fire at St Jakob-Park. The blaze broke out earlier today, causing substantial damage to the stadium infrastructure. Local emergency services attended the scene to extinguish the fire, though the extent of the structural impact remains under assessment.
The club confirmed the decision to delay the fixture after consulting with local authorities and league officials. According to the Swiss Football League, the match cannot proceed as scheduled due to safety concerns for spectators and staff members. No injuries were reported during the incident, per Reuters.
Officials from FC Basel stated that they are working to organise a new date for the fixture. The stadium remains closed to the public while investigators determine the cause of the fire and engineers evaluate necessary repairs. The Swiss Super League will provide further updates regarding the rescheduled kick-off time once the venue is deemed safe, according to Sky Sports. Basel currently sit in the upper half of the league table.
