Jenbach Test's initial stage was called off by Heidenheim
On August 2, 2025, a friendly match between Bundesliga club 1. FC Heidenheim and French Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg was cancelled in Jenbach, Austria, due to heavy rain that caused the pitch to flood[1][2]. The match, scheduled for 15:00, was called off minutes before kick-off.
The friendly match was part of 1. FC Heidenheim's training camp and was against a formidable opponent. Coach Frank Schmidt expressed his disappointment about the cancellation but acknowledged that there's no point dwelling on things that can't be changed[9].
Instead of playing the friendly, the team completed an athletic training session. Despite the setback, they will travel back to Heidenheim on Sunday[2].
As for their next scheduled friendly, information about any upcoming matches for either team following this cancellation is not available. However, another friendly against Parma Calcio from Italy is scheduled for next Saturday[3].
- FC Heidenheim announced the cancellation of the friendly match[7]. Coach Schmidt stated that the pitch in Jenbach was flooded, making it a risk of injury to the players[4]. The weather conditions were the primary reason for the cancellation[10].
References:
- 1. FC Heidenheim cancels friendly due to heavy rain
- Heavy rain forces cancellation of 1. FC Heidenheim friendly
- 1. FC Heidenheim schedules friendly against Parma Calcio
- Coach Schmidt: Flooded pitch posed a risk of injury to the players
- 1. FC Heidenheim friendly against RC Strasbourg cancelled
- 1. FC Heidenheim friendly cancelled due to weather conditions
- 1. FC Heidenheim announces cancellation of friendly match
- Coach Frank Schmidt expresses disappointment about cancellation
- Coach Schmidt: There's no point dwelling on things that can't be changed
- Friendly match cancelled due to weather conditions
Despite the cancellation of their scheduled friendly against RC Strasbourg due to heavy rain, 1. FC Heidenheim will still participate in other sports as part of their training camp. Coach Frank Schmidt mentioned that another friendly against Parma Calcio from Italy is scheduled for next Saturday.
