Overview
- The German Football League said the match could not proceed due to weather-related structural risks affecting the stadium roof.
- The postponement was announced less than three hours before the scheduled kickoff and the venue was closed at short notice.
- Hamburger SV reported that meltwater trapped under snow on the roof membrane created large point loads that could not drain.
- A structural engineering expert deemed the situation a safety risk in consultation with the DFL and local authorities.
- A new date will be announced as soon as possible, following earlier weekend postponements caused by heavy snowfall despite extensive clearing efforts.