Cologne's Pre-Season Kickoff: "The Day in GL" - Reimagined
FC Cologne takes on SV 09 in the Belkaw Arena matchup
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As the Bundesliga season nears, 1. FC Köln is on the brink of a faceoff with SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 at the Stadion an der Paffrather Straße. Get ready for an exclusive input from SV 09
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 12 at 2 PM, the BELKAW Arena will roar to life as 1. FC Köln makes its grand entrance. President Lutz Urbach is brimming with excitement, anticipating the Geißböcke's appearance at the Strunde[1].
Feeling the Buzz
The match against the Bundesliga rookies was lucked out by SV 09 in a REWE lottery. The team seized the opportunity to participate in the FC sponsor's call and snagged the coveted grand prize. This means that the Cathedral City will welcome back the BELKAW Arena after 2023[1].
The Nullneuners are busily organizing a fun-filled program for the entire family, complete with captivating highlights[1]. Ticket details will be announced soon.
Obviously, the focus remains on the sport, and fans eagerly await the Cologne team's appearance with their star-studded lineup, as the match forms part of their preseason preparation[1].
The Oberligist SV 09 players are thrilled to measure their skills against the big neighbor, considering this encounter against the professionals a truly exceptional experience[1].
Partaking in the Phantasmagoria
Here are the deets about the upcoming battle between the Bundesliga newcomers and SV Bergisch Gladbach 09:
- Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
- Time: 2 PM (14:00)
- Location: BELKAW Arena, a screamer at Paffrather Straße in Bergisch Gladbach
Ticketing Information
- The ticket nitty-gritty will be dished out shortly by the organizers.
The following is a smidgen of context regarding the match:
- This showdown is integral to 1. FC Köln's pre-season preparations[1], offering SV Bergisch Gladbach 09 an unprecedented opportunity to compete against a higher-tier team[1].
In preparation for the upcoming season, European leagues enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the football match between 1. FC Köln and SV Bergisch Gladbach 09, taking place on July 12 at the BELKAW Arena at 2 PM. The opportunity for SV 09 to participate in this event is a result of winning a lottery from the FC sponsor. This preseason encounter is a unique opportunity for the Oberligist SV 09 players to measure their skills against higher-tier professionals.
