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Where will Eintracht Norderstedt's DFB Cup game take place?
Eintracht Norderstedt faces FC St. Pauli in the first round of the DFB Cup. Stadium problems make the event difficult.
Where will Eintracht Norderstedt's DFB Cup game take place?
The football world is looking forward to the DFB Cup because the first opponents were drawn on June 15, 2025. FC St. Pauli will face Eintracht Norderstedt in the first round. But there is a lot of excitement about the venue because the Edmund Plambeck Stadium in Norderstedt may not be playable. According to Millernton, the stadium's back straight has been closed for two years and is in urgent need of renovation.
Eintracht Norderstedt qualified for the Hamburg State Cup final this year by winning on penalties - a great success for the club. Nevertheless, the dilapidated stadium location causes stomach ache. According to NDR there are security problems that mean that only 2,000 spectators are allowed into the stadium instead of 5,000. In addition, the required television cameras may not be installable.
Uncertain future of the stadium
The city of Norderstedt pledged 200,000 euros for the renovation of the stadium about a year and a half ago. But little has happened since then. Unforeseen deficiencies were discovered during the preparatory investigations, and a budget freeze is currently in effect in Norderstedt. According to city spokeswoman Nina Wrage, the city is working on a solution, but implementation could be in jeopardy before the DFB Cup game in mid-August.
Eintracht Norderstedt, represented by managing director Finn Spitzer, is hoping for a quick solution. He expressed pessimism about the possibility of completing the necessary repairs in a timely manner. “There’s something going on,” he says, making it clear that the uncertainty about the venue hurts. An exchange of home rights, a common solution in such situations, is only permitted by the DFB if pitches are unplayable, which makes negotiations more difficult.
Financial challenges
A move to another stadium represents a financial risk for Eintracht Norderstedt, as the club will incur high rental costs. Interesting alternatives that have been brought into play are the Volkspark, Kiel, Lübeck or even Hanover. However, Spitzer emphasizes the importance of an attractive opponent for spectator numbers in order to be able to refinance the stadium rent.
According to The False 9, the number of spectators at the DFB Cup games is also crucial this year. The bonus of 210,000 euros for participation is a financial incentive, but the actual economic viability is heavily influenced by the size of the stadium and the number of spectators.
The anticipation for the game against FC St. Pauli is palpable, but the venue and the associated challenges remain a big issue. While Eintracht is hoping for a quick solution, it remains to be seen whether the city can do justice to the compatibility of tradition and modern stadium operations.