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Borussia Mönchengladbach: Game cancellation against Hamburg suddenly at risk!
On January 15, 2026, the game Hamburger SV against Bayer Leverkusen was canceled for security reasons. Weather conditions in Hamburg remain critical.
Borussia Mönchengladbach: Game cancellation against Hamburg suddenly at risk!
The mood in Hamburg is currently uncertain as the Bundesliga suffers from the pressure of extreme winter weather conditions. Borussia Mönchengladbach will play against Hamburger SV in the Volksparkstadion this Saturday. But the decision as to whether the game can actually take place is still pending. How rp online reported, there is cautious optimism among those responsible. After the problem with the stadium roof membrane, which rotted due to condensation, a structural engineer has signaled that the safety precautions are now in place.
It was only on Tuesday evening that a game between Hamburger SV and Bayer 04 Leverkusen, which should have started three hours before kick-off, was canceled due to “static security concerns”. The reason: dents in the roof caused by snowy weather and the subsequent thaw. Although the cancellation was frustrating for the Leverkusen fans who had traveled, Daniel Nolte, stadium director at HSV, explained that the safety concerns were “unavoidable”.
The winter break and its consequences
The Bundesliga is currently in the middle of the winter break, which, like bundesliga.com explained, begins after 17 game rounds and lasts several weeks. This offers players and staff the opportunity to recover while temperatures in Germany are traditionally below freezing. The winter break is particularly important for the teams to prepare for the second half of the season. Some clubs, such as Borussia Dortmund, use this time for training camps in sunny climes, such as Marbella.
However, this season is characterized by extreme weather conditions. A winter storm could pose major challenges for the Bundesliga again. According to a report by n-tv The DFL has already sounded the alarm because some games this Saturday, including the duel between FC St. Pauli and RB Leipzig and that between Werder Bremen and TSG Hoffenheim, are in jeopardy. The unplayability of the pitch can be determined up to two hours before the start of the game, and the referees will then decide on site whether the game will be played.
What's next?
Those responsible in Hamburg hope that the weather conditions will become milder in the next few days. The forecast promises plus temperatures and sunshine, which could offer players a breather. Many fans will have to make their way to the stadium at the weekend and should dress warmly and plan an early arrival. Deutsche Bahn is already reporting delays and cancellations, which makes getting there even more difficult.
For the game between Borussia Mönchengladbach and HSV, it remains to be seen whether the weather conditions will improve to such an extent that safe play can be guaranteed. A catch-up date for the canceled games is also being sought, which further complicates the entire situation.