Overview

• FC Istanbul United pulled out shortly before kickoff, with no replacement confirmed.
• The opener is set for 28 September at Hannover’s ZAG Arena with free coverage on Sport1 and a free Joyn stream.
• Fans have called for a boycott over the league’s partnership with Coca‑Cola, a company that rejects accusations linked to the Gaza conflict.
• The season spans multiple German cities and is slated to conclude with a 14 December final.
• Founded by Toni Kroos and Elias Nerlich, the 5v5 indoor league mixes ex‑professionals and influencers, with notable figures such as David Alaba, Antonio Rüdiger, Laura Wontorra, Simon Terodde and Claudio Pizarro involved.