Overview
- Essen’s city tournament completed its opening groups with results published, organizers confirmed the Jan 10–11 intermediate round and Jan 17–18 finals, Rot-Weiss Essen II is not participating, and beer now costs €3 for 0.3L.
- Herne’s Alfred‑Schmidt‑Pokal moves into Sunday’s Zwischenrunde and finals with Westfalia Herne back in a mixed first‑team/U19 lineup, and RWT Herne giving up its spot as ESV Herne advances instead.
- PSV Lackhausen captured the Wesel city title with a 3–2 win over Viktoria Wesel after a strong knockout run in a well-attended, fair tournament.
- RWS Selimiyespor Lohberg won Dinslaken’s championship on goal difference after a 1–1 decider against SuS 09 Dinslaken, as teams voiced frustration over having to play on small handball goals.
- SV Haldern II claimed the Rees reserve crown by conceding just once, while TSV Allershausen won the Freising Hallenmasters 2–1 in extra time with a golden goal.