Hildesheim celebrates derby victory: 36:29 against Braunschweig!

Hildesheim celebrates derby victory: 36:29 against Braunschweig!

What an exciting weekend for handball fans in Hildesheim! On November 9th, 2025, the eagerly awaited Lower Saxony derby took place in the Sparkasse Arena between theHC Eintracht Hildesheimand thatMTV Braunschweiginstead of. In front of around 1,883 enthusiastic spectators, the players from Hildesheim showed why they are currently at the top of the table.

From the start, the Hildesheim team left no doubt that they really wanted to bring home the victory. At halftime it was already 20:17 for the home team. Jakub Tonar was the big star of the game and scored an impressive 12 goals. His excellent performance made a decisive contribution to HC Eintracht Hildesheim ultimately winning the game 36:29 and moving straight up to second place in the table, despite playing one game less. Coach Volker Mudrow from MTV Braunschweig congratulated the Hildesigners on their success after the game.

Standings and next matches

In the North-East relay the competition remains exciting. While the game between Jungfüchsen Berlin and EHV Aue ended 32:29, there is no new league leader.

The referees Martin Thöne and Marijo Zupanovic, both from the elite squad of the German Handball Federation, also ensured that the game was conducted fairly and smoothly. The next game is already coming up for the Hildesheim team: on November 14th they will play againstHC Empor Rostockto. The game will be played in the town hall in Rostock.

A look at Hildesheim

But Hildesheim is a place full of history and culture, and not just in sports. The city is located about 30 km southeast of Hanover and has a population of around 98,510 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2024). Hildesheim not only has a long tradition as a bishop's seat, which was founded in 815, but is also known for its impressive buildings such as theCathedral of St. Mary of the Assumptionand theSt. Michaelis monastery church, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1985. This city has experienced the ups and downs of history and offers a lot more than just exciting sporting events.

Hildesheim has developed into an important location for companies, including the well-knownRobert Bosch GmbHand thatHelios Hospital, and offers its residents a good quality of life with numerous leisure opportunities and cultural events. The oldest among the locals may still remember the post-war period in which the old town was lovingly rebuilt and associate this with a deep connection to the city.

A vibrant local community, a rich history and exciting sporting events make Hildesheim a place where life pulsates and where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously. It remains to be seen how the HC Eintracht Hildesheim team will perform in the coming period and whether they can continue their upward trend.

For more information about the last matches and the table, look at Leinetal24 and for a comprehensive account of the city's history, visit Wikipedia.