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St. Pauli to Stage DFB-Pokal Derby With Norderstedt at Millerntor-Stadion

Capacity and safety concerns at Norderstedt’s ground prompted both clubs to relocate the first-round tie to Millerntor-Stadion, delivering larger crowds alongside boosted revenue for the Regionalliga side.

Hamburgs Pokalsieger Eintracht Norderstedt spielt sein Pokalspiel gegen St. Pauli am Millerntor.
Norderstedt gegen St. Pauli steigt im Millerntor-Stadion
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Overview

  • The match is confirmed for August 16 at 15:30 in Hamburg’s 29,546-seat Millerntor-Stadion.
  • Edmund-Plambeck-Stadion was deemed unsuitable after safety inspections and its standing terrace closure reduced capacity to about 3,500 seats.
  • Eintracht Norderstedt fans will occupy the Haupt- and Nordtribüne while St. Pauli supporters take the Gegengerade and Südtribüne.
  • Norderstedt secures increased ticket revenue and logistical support, including security and catering assistance from St. Pauli.
  • Both clubs held constructive, solution-oriented talks to meet DFB-Pokal rules while balancing sporting fairness and operational needs.