Rostock Griffins: Record game against Elmshorn with a big stadium party!

Rostock Griffins: Record game against Elmshorn with a big stadium party!

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Baltic Sea Stadium in Rostock will be the scene of a spectacular event that will captivate the region. The Rostock Griffins, who are currently second in the second Bundesliga, receive the Elmshorn Fighting Pirates in the highlight game of the season. The Griffins not only strive for the victory, but also a new spectator record in their league. ndr reports that over 10,000 tickets have already been sold and the target of 11,111 fans is targeted. The current audience record of over 10,000 spectators also comes from the grip in the previous year.

The game starts at 6 p.m., but the fans are invited from 2:30 p.m. to stop by at a large Tailgate party on the north forecourt. Here a colorful program is offered that includes American food, live bands as well as cheerleaders and mascot. The event is presented by the Ostseesparkasse and is considered the greatest game in the history of the German Football League 2. In addition, the stadium will be open at 4:00 p.m., a Pregame show starts at 5:00 p.m., with musical performances by the choir of the Käthe-Kollwitz-Gymnasium, which will perform the hymns from Germany and the USA.

support of the fans crucial

The Rostock Griffins started the season with a record of two wins and a defeat and see themselves as favorites for promotion to the 1st German Football League. The importance of fan support is urgently emphasized by the players and management. "The atmosphere in the stadium is crucial for our performance," said a club representative. Therefore, the griffins hope for numerous fans who will support their team loudly. rnd emphasizes that Germany is considered the number one growth market for the NFL, which is also visible in the planned other games by 2029.

The anticipation for the game on June 14th is large for the Rostock Griffins and their followers. It will not only be about victory against the Fighting Pirates, but also about the shared experience and the attempt to write an unforgettable chapter in the history of the Rostock American Football. We can be excited to see whether the Griffins succeeds in breaking their own spectator record and luring the fans to the stadium in droves!