The construction progress on the “New Ball Backstop” project in the Heerenschürli ballpark is not progressing as planned. According to the current status, the construction delay is two months, which is why the first home games for the city clubs will not be able to take place in the Heerenschürli stadium until May 31. The Challengers will therefore have to play their first home games of the 2025 season away from home and will not be able to play in front of a home crowd until mid-June. The practices will also be severely restricted in April and May.