Record-Breaking Crowd Expected for DFB-Pokal Women's Semifinal

Hamburger SV and Werder Bremen women's teams will play before 57,000 fans, highlighting the growth and challenges in women's football.

The DFB-Pokal semifinal between Hamburger SV and Werder Bremen's women's teams will set a new attendance record for women's football in Germany, with 57,000 spectators expected at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.
The match surpasses the previous record of 44,808 fans at the 2023 DFB-Pokal final in Cologne, reflecting the growing popularity of women's football.
HSV's Eric Huwer noted that ticket demand exceeded the stadium's capacity, with interest extending internationally to countries like France, Switzerland, and the USA.
Both clubs face infrastructure challenges, as their women's teams currently play on training grounds with limited capacity, underscoring the need for sustainable development and investment.
Werder Bremen CEO Klaus Filbry emphasized the importance of organic growth in women's football, with increasing interest and quality evident across all levels of the sport.