Hannover 96 rocks the Lokhalle: record participants in the REWE JUNIORCUP!

Hannover 96 rocks the Lokhalle: record participants in the REWE JUNIORCUP!

The fans are looking forward to the REWE JUNIORCUP 2026, which will be held in the Göttingen Lokhalle. Hannover 96 will take part in the prestigious tournament for the 33rd time, thereby consolidating its status as a record participant. The team under coach Dirk Lottner has had a strong season so far in the U19 DFB youth league, where they are currently in second place and have only lost to one opponent, Hamburger SV. They are currently leading the league, which makes the challenge for Hannover 96 all the more exciting.

The anticipation can also be felt by Holger Jortzik, the tournament director, who very much welcomes Hannover 96's participation. With only two missed participations, the club has established itself as a real crowd favorite. Last year the youth team only made it to the intermediate round - a situation that the boys would like to change this year.

Achievements and historical significance

Hannover 96 looks back on a long and successful history. Founded on April 12, 1896, the club has achieved both national and international success. The greatest achievements include the championship titles in 1938 and 1954 as well as the DFB Cup victory in 1992. The team was also able to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League in 2011/12, something that the fans will remember fondly. The club's motto, “¡NUNCA SOLO!” (Never alone), reflects the connection to the community and allows the followers to always stand together.

An impressive detail this season is that Hannover 96 triumphed 3-0 against VfB Oldenburg in the NFV Cup and is now in the third round. This performance shows that the team is causing a sensation not only in the league but also in the cup.

Participants of the REWE JUNIORCUP

The competition format of the REWE JUNIORCUP, Europe's largest U19 indoor tournament, promises an exciting time for the participating teams. In addition to Hannover 96, this also includes well-known teams such as Hamburger SV, Fortuna Düsseldorf, FC Brugge and Schalke 04. Spectators can look forward to hot football between January 8th and 11th, 2026!

The list of confirmed participants so far shows how popular the REWE JUNIORCUP is:

• Fortuna Düsseldorf
• JSG Nörten
• FC Brügge
• SV Rhume-Oder
• Schalke 04
• SG Witzenhausen/Hebenshausen
• Fulham FC
• 1. SC Göttingen 05
• JFV West Göttingen
• Hamburger SV
• 1. SC 1911 Heiligenstadt
• FK Austria Wien
• JSG Weser Solling
• FSV Mainz 05
• VfR Dostluk Osterode
• SVG Einbeck 05
• FC Gleichen

The fans of Hannover 96 can be curious to see whether the boys can achieve a better placement this year and maybe even bring home the trophy. A little motivation doesn't hurt, after all, the loyalty of the supporters is rewarded for the entire history of the club.

All information and current news can also be found on the official Hannover 96 website hannover96.de. It's worth taking a look inside so you don't miss any important details!