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Opening game: Kickers Emden welcomes SV Meppen in the storm of friendship!
On July 25, 2025, Kickers Emden opens the Regionalliga Nord against SV Meppen in East Frisia. Audience expectations are rising.
Opening game: Kickers Emden welcomes SV Meppen in the storm of friendship!
On Friday, July 25th, the Ostfriesland Stadium in Emden will be the venue for the eagerly awaited opening game of the Regionalliga Nord. The Kickers Emden welcome SV Meppen, and the anticipation couldn't be greater. According to NWZonline, this duel is not only part of the tradition of exciting football games, but also in the history of regional rivalries. Finally, Emden was able to triumph 1-0 in the last derby against SV Meppen on home soil, and 6,200 spectators cheered the team on.
The opening game promises not only sporting highlights, but also a high number of spectators. The friends of both camps are known for their passionate support and the Ostfriesland Stadium is expected to be packed on match day. “It will definitely attract more spectators!” was the assessment of André Schöning, the sports director of BV Garrel, who had initially planned for a blitz tournament. However, due to the opening game, he had to reschedule and is now organizing a test match against SV Meppen, as kicker.de reports.
Last season and viewership
Last season was full of exciting encounters, from which Kickers Emden took away many positive memories. It's not just the number of viewers that inspires. The opening game of the preseason between VfB Lübeck and SV Todesfelde already attracted impressive numbers of 5,169 spectators, but expectations for this year could be even higher. The viewership numbers for the Regionalliga Nord show that interest in the games has steadily grown. The highest number of spectators last season was 7,182 on matchday 20.
- Höchster Spieltag: 7.182 Zuschauer
- Niedrigster Spieltag: 0 Zuschauer
- Durchschnitt pro Heimspiel: 798 Zuschauer
A look at the market places in the region reveals that football is still very popular in northern Germany. With a friendship between the fan camps and the promotion chances for the champions of the Regionalliga Nord, the situation is ideal to experience a true football thriller in the Ostfriesland Stadium. When Emden and Meppen meet, the fans will focus on the possible results and the exciting style of play of the two teams.
It remains to be seen whether the opening game can live up to expectations, but the signs are good. All of football in northern Germany is looking forward to Emden, and the Kickers are ready to give their best. Fans can look forward to a great evening!
For further information about the game overview and additional information about the Regionalliga Nord, visit kicker.de and 100PercentMeinVerein.