Women's team Eintracht heading to Bad Hersfeld
A Football Match for a Cause: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Carl Zeiss Jena
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, a women's Bundesliga football match took place at the Stadion an der Oberau in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. The game was between league rivals Eintracht Frankfurt and Carl Zeiss Jena, and it was a thrilling contest, with Eintracht Frankfurt narrowly winning 3-2 in a high-level preparation game.
The match was more than just a football event. It combined sport with social responsibility by supporting the "School Without Violence" (SMOG e.V.) project. SMOG stands for "Schule machen ohne Gewalt" (School without Violence) and is a prevention project focused on violence prevention and social engagement. The ticket revenue from the match was donated to this organization.
The event was family-friendly, with children up to 13 years having free entry, and nominal ticket fees for older youth and adults. Admission for adults was 4 euros, and for youth, it was 2 euros. The city of Bad Hersfeld provided hospitality, including drinks and grilled food for attendees.
The SMOG project aims to counteract violence and addiction potential in connection with schools and kindergartens. However, no further specific details about the SMOG project activities during or around the match were found in the sources provided.
The proceeds from the match will be donated to a prevention project that aims to create a safer and healthier environment for children in schools and kindergartens. This football event serves as a great example of how sports can be used to support social causes and create a positive impact in the community.
In this family-friendly event on August 9, 2025, the thrilling women's Bundesliga football match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Carl Zeiss Jena was not only an exciting game, but also a platform for social responsibility. Proceeds from the match will be donated to the SMOG project, a prevention initiative focused on counteracting violence and addiction in schools and kindergartens. Even beyond the football field, this event exemplifies the positive impact sports can have on social causes.