Fifth-Tier HEBC to Host Borussia Dortmund at Volksparkstadion

Overview

• The DFB‑Pokal first‑round tie between HEBC and Borussia Dortmund has been moved to the Volksparkstadion for Tuesday to meet exceptional public demand.
• HEBC reached the cup by winning the LOTTO Hamburg‑Pokal on May 23, 2026, a first‑ever cup title built on a sequence of large victories and penalty shootout wins.
• The club plays in the fifth‑tier Oberliga Hamburg and sits in the lower half of the table early in 2026–27, highlighting the mismatch in resources and playing level with Dortmund.
• Borussia Dortmund are heavy favourites after finishing Bundesliga runners‑up last season and opening the new campaign with a 2‑0 win, though media reports list injuries to Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck and doubts over other players that could influence selection.
• The venue change will raise significant gate revenue for HEBC, increase national exposure for players and volunteers, and create extra logistical and security demands for the club and local organisers.