Law enforcement officers dispatched to the Bundesliga football game between Hamburg SV and FC St. Pauli in Hamburg
On Sunday, August 29, 2025, the Volksparkstadion in Hannover played host to a thrilling Bundesliga football match between local rivals Hamburger SV and FC St. Pauli. The event attracted over 57,000 spectators, making for a lively atmosphere.
The federal police were out in force to ensure the safety and security of the fans, with around 320 officers on duty. The tactical security concept implemented by the Federal Police Directorate Hannover proved successful, as there were no significant disruptions during the police operation.
Targeted coordination measures and barrier concepts were put in place to minimise potential crowding issues in the railway area, particularly at the S-Bahn station Stellingen. These measures ensured that the over 20,600 fans of both clubs who used public transport could travel smoothly, under federal police escort and guidance.
The main focus of the federal police was to prevent a clash or mixing of fan groups in the railway police area, especially during arrival and departure times. This focus paid off, as the balanced concept implemented by the federal police allowed for a safe watching of the derby by peaceful fans.
Michael Schuol, President of the Federal Police Directorate Hannover, expressed satisfaction with the peaceful course of arrival and departure in the area of responsibility. Cooperation with the Hamburg police and security personnel of DB AG was also reported to be good.
For further information, interested parties can contact the Federal Police Directorate Hannover at the provided contact details. The size of the reinforced federal police unit (Bundespolizeitruppe) deployed for this event was not explicitly stated, though related police operations for similar events in Hamburg involved over 1,900 police personnel, suggesting a substantial deployment in Hannover.
The course of the police operation was very satisfying for the federal police, and the derby day in Hannover passed off peacefully and without incident.
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