Overview

• Rot-Weiss Essen secured a 2:1 victory over MSV Duisburg in the Niederrheinpokal final, earning a spot in the DFB-Pokal.
• The team concluded the 2024/25 season with an impressive second half, finishing 8th in the league standings.
• Public training sessions will begin on June 25, following a four-week summer break for players.
• Key pre-season events include a friendly against Hibernian FC Edinburgh on July 9 and a training camp in Wesendorf from July 14 to July 18.
• The 2025/26 season is expected to kick off on August 1, with RWE's home opener scheduled for July 26 against an opponent yet to be announced.