Story byTietz dedicates Mainz’s first home win to fansBulinewsWed, January 14, 2026 at 8:35 AM UTC·1 min readMainz secured their maiden home win of the season with a hard-fought three points at the expense of Heidenheim. The result means Mainz left the Bundesliga basement for their guests at the midpoint of the season.“I’ve only been here for two games, but, of course, I noticed how long the fans had been waiting for a home win, and how much the team wanted it,” said Phillip Tietz after his Mewa Arena debut. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I’m absolutely delighted that we managed it again after eleven months. It’s a huge weight off our shoulders.
