Hannover-Burgdorf is nearing its conclusion at the hands of SC Magdeburg
In the heart of Germany, handball enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as the new season of the DAIKIN Handball Bundesliga (HBL) approaches. One of the most anticipated matches of the season will see SC Magdeburg take on MT Melsungen on December 9, 2025, at 23:00 in the GETEC Arena [1].
The team, coached by Bennet Wiegert for a decade now, has started the new season with fresh momentum, following a sensational 2024/25 season. In the season opener, an East Derby between Eisenach and Leipzig, the competition is expected to be fierce.
In a recent interview conducted by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk, Coach Wiegert spoke about the challenges of preparation and the goals for the season. Although specific objectives for the 2025-2026 season have not been publicly disclosed, it is widely anticipated that SC Magdeburg will strive to compete for the Bundesliga title, advance far in the EHF Champions League, and maintain or improve their strong domestic and international standing.
The team demonstrated their readiness in their first pre-season match, defeating TSV Hannover-Burgdorf 30:21 in Köthen on August 20, 2025. The match, which took place at 22:38 Uhr, saw SC Magdeburg going into halftime with a four-goal lead (15:11). After 20 minutes, Hannover had scored just five goals. The team pulled away to a 26:20 lead seven minutes before the end.
Lukas Mertens, a key player for SC Magdeburg, expressed his anticipation for the new season. He mentioned big successes as a motivation for the team, and he also shared that he enjoyed the five-week handball break.
SC Magdeburg's first away game of the new season is in Lemgo ahead. The new Handball Bundesliga season is set to kick off at the end of August. As the team prepares to face the challenges of the new season, fans can look forward to another exciting year of handball in Germany.
[1] Please note that this date and location are based on the information provided and may be subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to SC Magdeburg's official sources or the German Handball Bundesliga databases.
The upcoming season promises thrilling competition in the DAIKIN Handball Bundesliga (HBL) for both handball enthusiasts and teams, with SC Magdeburg eager to showcase their strength in football, a sport they excel at under the guidance of coach Bennet Wiegert. As the new HBL season approaches, fans anticipate intense matches, such as the anticipated SC Magdeburg versus MT Melsungen game on December 9, 2025.
