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Storm Elli Forces Postponement of Two Bundesliga Matches in the North

Safety assessments determined conditions would prevent safe spectator access due to ice, snowdrifts, blocked routes, and transport disruption.

Overview

  • The DFL, clubs and local authorities on Friday called off FC St. Pauli vs. RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen vs. TSG Hoffenheim, both scheduled for Saturday.
  • Werder cited severe icing, snowdrifts and restricted access that compromised evacuation routes at the Weserstadion, with the operator deeming the venue not operational.
  • St. Pauli closed the Millerntor after consultations, with authorities explicitly recommending cancellation given risks at the venue and ongoing constraints across Hamburg’s transport network.
  • Travel disruption compounded the decisions, as Deutsche Bahn temporarily suspended northern long‑distance services and local road conditions deteriorated.
  • Tickets remain valid and new dates will be announced soon; other fixtures are still planned to proceed, including Frankfurt vs. Dortmund on Friday, with venues like Union BerlinMainz under close weather monitoring.