Kickoff at Weserstadion for new campaign
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, SV Werder Bremen welcomed Italian club Udinese Calcio to the Weserstadion for the team's season opener in the 2025/26 campaign. The friendly match, starting at 15:30 CEST, attracted around 27,500 spectators, marking the return of fans to the stadium for the new season [1][3].
The match was a competitive affair, with Udinese Calcio taking a 2-0 lead before half-time, courtesy of goals from Keinan Davis (28’) and Matteo Palma (37’). Werder Bremen managed to pull one back in the 53rd minute through a penalty scored by Romano Schmid [3]. However, the Italian team held on to secure a 2-1 victory.
Before the main event, Werder Bremen and Udinese Calcio played a behind-closed-doors friendly with two 30-minute halves, which the Italians won 1-0, thanks to a goal by Simone Pafundi [1].
In addition to the main match, the day was filled with various activities for fans. The Weserstadion's forecourt offered interactive activities from 11 am [4]. The youth team, coached by Horst Steffen, played an international test match against Udinese Calcio starting at 3:30 pm [5]. Autograph sessions with Werder Women and club legends were also available [6]. Club officials participated in sports talks, and live music was provided by the WeserButjern [7].
The season opener at the Weserstadium is expected to provide an optimal platform for the professionals to prepare for the upcoming cup game in Bielefeld. A few tickets, including discounted family tickets, are still available for the test match [2].
Gates at the Weserstadium will open at 1:30 pm, and fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the pre-match festivities [8]. With an exciting lineup of events and the promise of a competitive match, tomorrow's encounter promises to be an unforgettable day for Werder Bremen fans.
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Fans looking forward to European football were treated to a competitive match between SV Werder Bremen and Udinese Calcio on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the 2025/26 season. Despite Werder Bremen scoring a late goal through Romano Schmid, Udinese Calcio emerged victorious, with a 2-1 win.
The day at the Weserstadion was filled with various football-related activities for fans, including a youth team test match between Werder Bremen and Udinese Calcio, playing in the premier-league, and behind-closed-doors friendly match.
