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Atlas Delmenhorst and Hemelingen Shift DFB-Pokal Home Games to Bigger Venues

Volunteer-run sides have moved fixtures to regional stadia to handle unprecedented fan demand

Zu sehen ist das Oldenburger Marschwegstadion von außen.
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Overview

  • Atlas Delmenhorst’s first-round DFB-Pokal tie against Borussia Mönchengladbach will kick off at 15:30 CEST on August 17 at Oldenburg’s Marschwegstadion, which holds 15,200 fans compared to Düsternort’s 6,000 capacity.
  • SV Hemelingen confirmed its August 16 home fixture against VfL Wolfsburg will take place at Stadion am Berliner Ring in Verden to accommodate a larger crowd.
  • Both relocations come as volunteer-run clubs confront logistical and infrastructure limits at their local grounds.
  • Ticket presale dates have not yet been announced, leaving supporters uncertain about purchasing timelines.
  • Atlas Delmenhorst’s past cup appearances include a 6:1 defeat to Mönchengladbach in 1981 and a 2023 tie against FC St. Pauli that was capped at 4,999 tickets.