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St. Pauli vs. Leipzig Postponed as Heavy Snow Hits Bundesliga Return

Officials cite stadium safety risks, with snow forcing broader match assessments.

People walk in the snow, after Storm Goretti's arrival amid a week of plunging temperatures, in Buxton, Britain, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
A person cycles along a snowy road, as winter weather from storm 'Elli' brings snow and freezing temperatures to parts of Germany, in Hamburg Germany January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

Overview

  • St. Pauli announced Saturday’s home game against RB Leipzig is off after days of snow clearing proved insufficient, with snow on the stadium roof a key concern.
  • The club said postponement would reduce strain on emergency services, transport networks and the healthcare system during the storm.
  • The German Football League had said it expected all nine top-flight games to proceed but would closely monitor the worsening forecast.
  • Other fixtures in the hardest-hit areas remain under review, with Werder Bremen urging early arrival and limited car travel and Union Berlin mobilizing volunteers to clear snow.
  • Snow disrupted northern and eastern Germany on Friday with more expected overnight, suspending long-distance rail in much of the north and hindering road travel; a new date for St. PauliLeipzig has not been set.