Werder Bremen's Weser Stadium has undergone a significant upgrade, installing new lighting technology that allows the stadium to glow in the club's green and white colors for the first time during the match against Union Berlin on October 24, 2025, at 8:30 PM. The upgrade involved replacing old floodlights with 320 new lights, including 40 green ones, creating a striking visual effect praised as a 'Wow-Effect' by installer Marcel Schwarzrock. This marks the first time the stadium is lit in Werder's colors, enhancing both visibility and fan experience. Ahead of the match, Werder's starting lineup saw a notable debut for Victor Boniface, who was included in the first team for the first time this season, replacing Covic on the bench. Coach Steffen made two changes from the previous game, with key players like Lynen and Stark returning to the squad, while Boniface remained on the substitute bench. The match was also marked by a commemoration at the start, where both teams paid tribute to Werder legend Max Lorenz, who recently passed away at age 86. Lorenz was a former national player and a member of Werder's 1965 German championship-winning team. In terms of team form, Werder Bremen is currently positioned 11th in the Bundesliga table with 9 points from 8 games, showing some recent improvement after initial heavy defeats. Union Berlin, placed 7th, has a similar points tally but with less consistency. Key players for Werder included Romano Schmid and Marco Grüll, who are actively engaged in training and match preparations. The game also saw Oliver Burke, a former Werder player now with Union Berlin, returning to Weser Stadium, where he was fit to play after an injury. The match was anticipated to be competitive, with Werder looking to improve their performance, especially in set pieces, and Union aiming to maintain their momentum after recent wins. The game was also notable for the first use of the newly installed floodlights, which added a vibrant visual element to the evening. Additional sports news highlighted the death of Werder legend Max Lorenz, a key figure in the club's history, and other sporting events, including achievements and challenges faced by Bremen athletes in gymnastics and ice hockey.