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Sports events held without spectators, typically due to safety or health restrictions.
Die Bundesliga führte Geisterspiele ein, um die Saison fortzusetzen.
The Bundesliga introduced ghost games to continue the season.
The term became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic when sports events were held without fans in attendance.
Use 'Geisterspiele' to describe sports events held without an audience, often due to public health measures.
From 'Geist' (ghost) + 'Spiel' (game), referring to sports events held without spectators.
The term is most commonly used in the context of sports, particularly football (soccer), during the COVID-19 pandemic.