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BBL Upholds Ruling as Oldenburg Defeats MBC After Protest Trip in Severe Weather

The league said the storm did not qualify as force majeure despite red alerts across northern Germany.

Overview

  • Syntainics MBC’s request to postpone at Oldenburg was denied by BBL official Robert Wintermantel, who said the criteria for higher force were not met.
  • The team traveled 430 kilometers to the game "under protest," noting that 285 kilometers of the route were under DWD red weather warnings.
  • The match was played on January 10, with EWE Baskets Oldenburg winning 91–84, marking their fifth straight victory and MBC’s fifth consecutive loss.
  • Deputy match director Sascha Dieterich declined to reverse the decision after MBC cited safety concerns for spectators, players, referees, and staff.
  • Separately, Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Gladiators Trier was canceled because the arena was closed due to snow-load risks at least until Tuesday.