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Sign indicating the direction for next Friday's route.

Police force in Hamburg, Germany - August 29, 2025, from late afternoon; Area: Western Hamburg - In response to...

Sign indicating the direction for upcoming Friday traffic.
Sign indicating the direction for upcoming Friday traffic.

Sign indicating the direction for next Friday's route.

On the evening of August 29, 2025, the city of Hamburg is gearing up for an exciting night as the Volksparkstadion in Bahrenfeld plays host to a highly anticipated football match between Hamburger SV and FC St. Pauli.

The first home game of the season for Hamburger SV promises to be a thrilling affair, with fans of both clubs gathering in the Altona-Altstadt and St. Pauli districts before the match. Fans of Hamburger SV will assemble at 15:00 on the Platz der Republik in the Altona-Altstadt district, marching towards the Volksparkstadion, while FC St. Pauli fans will start a bike procession at 16:15 from the Millerntorstadion, ending at the Volksparkstadion.

The football match is not the only event drawing crowds to the city. A music event is scheduled at the Bahrenfeld racetrack, expected to attract up to 30,000 people. This concurrent event is contributing to the traffic disruptions in western Hamburg.

The Hamburg Police will be the authority responsible for operational inquiries related to the football match. For press inquiries, the point of contact is Laura Wentzien at the Police Department, and her contact details are: telephone 040 4286-56213, email [email protected], and website www.polizei.hamburg.de. The police press office will be available for operational inquiries related to the football match at 040/4286-66032 from 13:30 tomorrow.

The police advise event attendees to consider traffic disruptions when planning their arrival. Traffic restrictions are expected near S-Bahn stations near the Volksparkstadion due to the fan marches. All other road users are advised to avoid the affected areas. For media inquiries not related to the football operation, the press office and the police's duty center remain reachable as usual outside of office hours.

The city of Hamburg is experiencing traffic disruptions due to both the football match and the music event. The police urge everyone to plan their journeys accordingly and to follow the instructions of the police and event staff to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

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