Overview
- The DFB has officially scheduled Germany to play Japan at the Weserstadion on Tuesday, October 13, with tickets going on sale August 10 through the federation's portal.
- SV Werder Bremen has committed to staging two Frauen-Bundesliga matches at the Weserstadion in 2026/27 and has set the first one for September 11 when Werder hosts Hamburger SV under floodlights.
- The club signaled a possible third stadium fixture but said any extra move will depend on expected attendance, the men's-team calendar and the higher staffing and security costs of using the larger arena.
- Werder and local officials cite recent large crowds as the reason for the push: last season's Nordderby drew more than 37,000 fans and a May 2025 DFB game attracted about 32,400 supporters.
- If demand holds, the moves could raise the profile of women's matches in Bremen but will require close coordination on scheduling and careful budgeting because matchday logistics at the Weserstadion are significantly more expensive than on Werder's smaller pitch.