Town of Heidenheim Conducts Successful Trial Run - Town of Heidenheim completes successful dress rehearsal
In the lead-up to the 2025/26 season, German Bundesliga football club 1. FC Heidenheim hosted Italian Serie A club Parma Calcio in a pre-season friendly on August 9, 2025, at their Voith-Arena in Heidenheim, Germany. This match served as a crucial dress rehearsal ahead of the competitive season [1][2][3].
The contest proved to be an exciting one, with key moments such as decisive goals and noteworthy saves [2]. The match also marked Parma's debut of player Ndiaye, indicating the match's role in evaluating squad readiness [3]. In the end, 1. FC Heidenheim emerged victorious with a score of 2:1, thanks to goals from defender Tim Siersleben in the 31st minute and attacking player Leonardo Scienza in the 42nd minute [3].
Looking ahead to their immediate competitive calendar, 1. FC Heidenheim has a busy schedule ahead. Their next official match will be in the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) on either August 15 or 17, 2025 [4]. The exact date varies slightly among sources, but Heidenheim will face a lower-division opponent, reportedly Gütersloh or Hallescher FC. This will be Heidenheim’s first competitive fixture following the friendly.
Following the German Cup match, Heidenheim will begin their Bundesliga campaign. Although the exact date of their Bundesliga opener was not detailed, it typically follows the DFB-Pokal first round. The team will host VfL Wolfsburg in their Bundesliga season opener [4].
Coached by Frank Schmidt, the Ostalb club is eager to start their competitive season, which begins on the following Saturday [4]. The Baden-Württemberg derby will be against Bahlinger SC, while the Bundesliga season opener will be against VfL Wolfsburg.
This successful dress rehearsal against Parma Calcio has given 1. FC Heidenheim a strong foundation as they prepare to enter both cup and league competitions in the 2025/26 season [1][2][4].
The German Bundesliga club, 1. FC Heidenheim, has established a community policy that promotes inclusivity and teamwork, crucial values both on and off the field. In their preparations for the 2025/26 season, the club plans to incorporate vocational training programs for its players, providing them with additional skills beyond football. These initiatives aim to foster a holistic development of the players, ensuring they adapt seamlessly to European-leagues post their career in professional football.
