Atlas Delmenhorst plays DFB Cup against Gladbach in Oldenburg!

Atlas Delmenhorst plays DFB Cup against Gladbach in Oldenburg!

In an exciting twist in the DFB Cup, the first cup game of the new season between SV Atlas Delmenhorst and Borussia Mönchengladbach will not take place in Delmenhorst, but at the Marschweg Stadium in Oldenburg. The match, scheduled for August 17, 2025 at 3:30 p.m., will bring back nostalgic memories as the two teams faced each other on the pitch in 1981. At that time, Delmenhorst was still playing in the third highest league - now a fifth division team is looking at the first division team.

The decision to play the game away was made due to the expected high number of visitors. After careful consideration, those responsible at SV Atlas Delmenhorst have realized that the capacity of their own stadium in Düsternort is not sufficient to cope with the rush of fans from Delmenhorst, Oldenburg and Mönchengladbach. “We would like to give as many people as possible the opportunity to experience this event,” explained the association’s board. “The support of the city of Delmenhorst was very important.” kicker.de reports that ...

experiences and expectations

Past experiences, especially the home games in the DFB Cup, had shown that many members and fans were disappointed because they were unable to purchase tickets for the games. The club has recognized that a larger backdrop is necessary to let the famous cup fever feel. “We are pleased to be able to give all football enthusiasts the opportunity to take part through this measure,” added the board.

Immediately after the venue was announced, Atlas Delmenhorst's Facebook pages and social networks were flooded with questions about ticket sales. However, card requests cannot be processed at the moment. Further information regarding ticketing will follow at a later date. It remains exciting to see who can experience the reunion with Borussia Mönchengladbach live in the stadium.

Amateur football in focus

This event could not only play an important role for SV Atlas, but is also an example of the DFB's commitment to amateur football. With the amateur football master plan, the DFB has set itself the goal of helping amateur clubs and improving competitive conditions. This is done, among other things, through financial support and various educational offers for club employees. Involving local people is essential for the development of football; Whether by promoting talent or improving playing conditions, the DFB does everything it can to ensure that the amateur clubs remain strong.

The annual financial support for the regional associations was increased to 13 million euros in order to fulfill these important tasks. But the clubs themselves are also challenged, and with a good hand, many amateur clubs will continue to inspire their fans and experience the dream of the trophy.

While the anticipation for the match increases, football fans in northern Germany can look forward to August 17th. An event that builds a bridge between tradition and modernity, and once again focuses on the heart of amateur football. svatlas.de provides information about... and dfb.de illuminates the....