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Schalke Friendly at Osnabrück Called Off Over Unplayable Pitch and Icy Access

Organizers cited an unsafe surface despite pitch heating plus snow removal.

Overview

  • VfL Osnabrück confirmed the field at the Stadion an der Bremer Brücke remained unplayable after severe winter weather.
  • Club statements said the injury risk for players and referees was too high to proceed.
  • Approaches to the stadium were described as dangerously icy, raising safety concerns for spectators.
  • Ticket holders will receive information in the coming days about how refunds will be handled.
  • The cancellation removed Schalke’s final tune-up before the Bundesliga restart at Hertha BSC.