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St. Pauli ready for cup battle: Smith warns about Norderstedt!
FC St. Pauli will meet Eintracht Norderstedt in the DFB Cup on August 16, 2025. Smith demands top performance for victory.
St. Pauli ready for cup battle: Smith warns about Norderstedt!
The anticipation is increasing: Next Saturday, August 16, 2025, FC St. Pauli will ring in a new season in the DFB Cup at the Millerntor Stadium. The opponent is Eintracht Norderstedt, who are currently active in the regional league and are facing the kickers from the Bundesliga for the first time. For the players and fans, the duel is also an opportunity to bring back memories of the last cup game against a lower-class team, where St. Pauli had to go into extra time and only narrowly won the game. FC St. Pauli player Eric Smith has already made it clear that the team has been warned: “If we take this seriously, we have to give it our all,” said the Swedish native. The team is ready and is showing a positive mood on the training pitch.
In the first round of the DFB Cup, the most important national club cup in Germany, 64 teams compete. The DFB Cup, which began in 1935, is the second most important title in German club football after the German championship. The knockout system is played here and surprises are often inevitable, as lower-class teams often cause a sensation. Spectators can look forward to some exciting encounters, as each round will present a new challenge for the participants. The winner earns a ticket to the UEFA Europa League - a further incentive for all teams to give their best.
Match details and tickets
The game between St. Pauli and Eintracht Norderstedt starts on Saturday at 3:30 p.m., the entry time is set for 2:00 p.m. Since the Sommerdom takes place in Hamburg, visitors are recommended to use public transport to get to the stadium. Access is via the Feldstraße subway station. Ticket prices vary, with many options already sold out, including seats in the main stand, so fans should hurry up to grab one of the few remaining tickets. Here is an overview of the ticket prices:
| area | Price (normal) | Price (reduced) | Price (children) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing room north | 13 euros | 10 euros | 5 euros |
| North seats (sold out) | 25 euros | 18 euros | 10 euros |
| Main stand H1 (sold out) | 30 euros | 23 euros | 15 euros |
| Main stand H2 (sold out) | 35 euros | 28 euros | 20 euros |
| Main stand H3 (sold out) | 39 euros | 32 euros | 24 euros |
| Main stand H4 (sold out) | 45 euros | 38 euros | 30 euros |
The income from ticket sales and perimeter advertising is divided fairly between host and guest. In addition, media representatives who are interested in reporting should take care of accreditations. A press conference with head coach Elard Ostermann and captain Moritz Frahm will take place on Thursday at 4:00 p.m.
Memories and outlook
In preparation for this important cup game, Eric Smith also recalled the experiences from last year. At that time, St. Pauli had only barely made it to the round of 16, which underlines the importance of the fact that these games in the DFB Cup are anything but a sure-fire success. The team has learned from the past and is now determined to repay the trust in their abilities. “We have to give everything for 90 minutes to win,” Smith continued.
The cup encounter promises to be an exciting event, in the spirit of the DFB Cup, where every match writes special stories. Spectators can hope for thrilling football and unforeseen twists and turns. Stay tuned and get excited when it happens on Saturday: FC St. Pauli against Eintracht Norderstedt! For more information about the cup and the teams, take a look at the Eintracht Norderstedt page or take a look at mopo.de. Wikipedia also has exciting details about the DFB Cup.