Arrival of Federal Police at the football encounter between Hannover 96 and 1. FC Magdeburg, as announced by the BPOLI MD
Football Match at Heinz von Heiden Arena: Travel Advice for Fans
On August 23, 2025, the highly anticipated football match between Hannover 96 and 1. FC Magdeburg will take place at the Heinz von Heiden Arena, kicking off at 1:00 PM. With numerous fans expected to attend, the Federal Police have issued travel advice for those planning to travel by train.
For supporters from Magdeburg, it is recommended to change to the S-Bahn at Hannover Central Station and head towards the Waterloo stop, which is a short walk away from the stadium. Approximately 1,500 away fans are expected to travel by train from Magdeburg.
Fans from other cities, such as those coming from Magdeburg, Braunschweig, Stendal, Wolfsburg, or Halberstadt, should also be prepared for increased use of the main train stations in these cities, as well as regional and long-distance trains. The railway lines connecting these cities with Hannover will see heavy traffic due to the football match.
The Federal Police Inspectorate Hannover will be deployed in large numbers to ensure safety and order on railway premises and trains. For further questions, the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg can be contacted via telephone, email, or website.
The Federal Police also recommend that train users consider these tips for their own planning. For instance, from Hannover Central Station, it is recommended to change to the city trains of ΓSTRA and head to Hannover Linden/Fischerhof station, which is a short walk away from the stadium. Lines S1, S2, or S5 depart from platform 1 to Hannover Linden/Fischerhof station.
From the Waterloo stop, it is a short walk to the stadium. Lines 3, 7 (direction Wettbergen), and 9 (direction Empelde) run in the basement to the Waterloo stop. The same route recommendations apply for the return journey.
It is important to note that the information in this article was transmitted via news aktuell from the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg. However, the search results do not provide information on the head of the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg responsible for security at the Hannover 96 vs. 1. FC Magdeburg football match on August 23, 2025, at the Heinz von Heiden Arena.
In conclusion, for a smooth and enjoyable journey to the football match, it is advisable to plan ahead, follow the travel advice provided by the Federal Police, and make the most of your day at the Heinz von Heiden Arena.
