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St Jakob-Park hosted the 2016 Europa League final and the final of the 2025 Women's Euros FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun has been postponed following a fire at Basel's St Jakob-Park stadium. The fire, which occurred on Friday evening, "destroyed" the first-team dressing room, including the players' kits and boots. It also caused "significant damage" to the equipment rooms, coaching and team manager's office, physio and shower facilities, and medical and technical equipment. No-one was injured in the fire. Its cause has "not yet been clarified", a statement said. FC Basel, who sit in fourth place in the Swiss Super League, were due to travel to table-toppers FC Thun on Saturday. "The fire, accompanied by heavy smoke development, caused significant damage and completely destroyed the entire locker room area of the first team, " the club said in a statement. "Due to the damage incurred and no usable game and medical equipment available, the away game against FC Thun is not possible for FCB. " FC Basel confirmed the postponement has been approved by the league, with the fixture set to be rearranged. St Jakob-Park hosted the 2016 Europa League final, in which Liverpool played Sevilla, and the final of the 2025 Women's Euros between England and Spain. Follow your club with BBC Sport Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Premier League: Liverpool host Fulham after Brighton win and Everton draw at Brentford Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus becomes two-time winner - reaction Arsenal title hopes hit by Bournemouth defeat The final five candidates face their toughest interviews yet Paul Sinha on abandoning medicine for TV fame Preview the new drama from the creator of Baby Reindeer From Rocky to Jawbone: Why does cinema love boxing? Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners 'Astounding' Mc Ilroy birdies six of last seven to hold record Masters lead. Video'Astounding' Mc Ilroy birdies six of last seven to hold record Masters lead Could Guardiola's best and Arteta's worst month decide title? Sutton's predictions v boxing promoter & Arsenal fan Frank Warren A tough season, playing angry, and messaging Michael Owen Will this be the biggest Women's Six Nations so far? Six big questions for Fury's fifth return from retirement Weekly sports quiz: How much does a javelin cost? What do you think is the most beautiful F1 car of all time? Sustainability v safety - Paris Marathon's water dilemma Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best Seve's dance to Tiger's triumph - the art of a great golf photo Why La Liga teams will play in retro shirts this weekend Raya? Neuer? Maignan? Who are world's best goalkeepers? Can you name every F1 constructors' champion? Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.