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Hamburg vs. Leverkusen match scrapped over stadium roof collapse fears

Winter’s fury strikes again—this time halting a Bundesliga showdown. Fans left in limbo as engineers race to assess the stadium’s crumbling roof.

The image shows an old map of the city of Hamburg, Germany, with a boat in the water, people,...
The image shows an old map of the city of Hamburg, Germany, with a boat in the water, people, trees, buildings, and a sky in the background. The paper also contains text, likely providing further information about the city.

Bundesliga Match HSV vs. Leverkusen Cancelled - Hamburg vs. Leverkusen match scrapped over stadium roof collapse fears

A Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen has been cancelled due to safety concerns. The decision follows severe winter weather that damaged the roof of Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion.

The cancellation was announced on today's date, 13 January 2026. Heavy snow and ice caused structural risks to the stadium’s roof, making it unsafe for the game to proceed at this time. Officials confirmed that melting ice had weakened key parts of the structure, creating static instability.

No immediate details have been given on when repairs will take place. The league has not yet confirmed a new date for the fixture.

The match will not go ahead as planned, leaving fans and teams awaiting further updates. Authorities will assess the damage before deciding on a rescheduled date.

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