- FC Nuremberg has announced its plans for the second half of the 2. Bundesliga season. The team will kick off preparations with a training camp in Herzogenaurach from January 2 to 9. Their first competitive match of 2025 will be a home fixture against SV Elversberg on January 17 at 1:00 PM.
How 1. FC Nuremberg Plans Its Winter Break - How 1. FC Nuremberg Plans Its Winter Break
The club will base itself at the Home Ground, the training facility of kit supplier adidas, during the week-long camp. This period will focus on fitness and tactics ahead of the league’s return.
Before resuming league action, Nuremberg will face Swiss side Grasshopper Club Zurich in a friendly on January 10. The match, scheduled for 12:00 PM at Sportpark Valznerweiher, will be split into three 45-minute segments. Grasshopper, founded in 1896, is one of Switzerland’s most decorated clubs, with multiple domestic titles to its name. The team’s first official game of the new year will take place at their home stadium. Fans can attend the January 17 clash against SV Elversberg, with kick-off set for 1:00 PM.
The training camp and friendly match will serve as key preparation for Nuremberg’s return to league play. Their opening fixture against Elversberg marks the start of a busy second half of the season. Supporters will have their first chance to see the team in action at the home game later this month.