There are certain things that just feel inevitable when September rolls around in Munich: Oktoberfest begins, the lederhosen come out, and Bayern Munich eventually makes its annual pilgrimage to the Wiesn.
The club’s Oktoberfest visit has become one of the most recognizable traditions in German football. Players, coaches, executives, and their families traditionally gather at the world-famous festival dressed in Bavarian Tracht, with Bayern Munich embracing the culture of the city it calls home.
For the players, it is also one of the rare opportunities during the season to step away from the intensity of football and enjoy a little time together away from the training ground. Of course, there is always plenty of attention on who wore the best lederhosen, who showed up with the most impressive outfit, and which new arrivals are still figuring out exactly how this whole Bavarian tradition works.
For Bayern Munich supporters, it has become another annual reminder that the club is deeply connected to Munich — and sometimes football can wait for a Maß and a pretzel. There was, however, some doubt about the team being able to attend the festivities due to the altered international break schedule.
After some finagling, the tradition is alive!
Bayern Munich’s squad went to Oktoberfest and by all accounts had a blast. Below are some pics and videos from the event. After the visit to Oktoberfest, the squad will split up for international duty for a few weeks. Let’s take a look at the pics.
Vincent Kompany hit the beer — good for him!
The Serge Gnabry photobomb is off the charts:
All dressed up
The Bayern Munich players and their partners hit the scene in their best attire:
Klara Bühl seems like she has done this before
Klara Bühl can wield a beer mallet, eh?
Michael Olise doing Michael Olise things
More pics and videos
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