Federal Police Warnings Issued by Hannover and Magdeburg Inspectorates for Upcoming Football Match Between Hannover 96 and 1
The much-anticipated football match between Hannover 96 and 1. FC Magdeburg is set to take place at the Heinz von Heiden Arena on August 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM. With a large number of fans expected to attend, the Federal Police Inspectorate Hannover has provided some useful travel advice for those planning to travel by train.
For fans coming from Magdeburg, it is recommended to switch to S-Bahn at Hannover Central Station, using lines S1, S2, or S5 to Hannover Linden/Fischerhof station. Similarly, supporters of Hannover 96 are advised to switch to ÜSTRA city trains at the central station, using lines 3, 7 (direction Wettbergen), or 9 (direction Empelde) to Waterloo stop.
The increased number of fans is expected to result in a significantly increased frequency of main train stations in Braunschweig (change) and Hannover during the match. Regional and long-distance trains on the Magdeburg - Braunschweig - Hannover and Stendal - Wolfsburg - Hannover routes will also have increased frequency during the match.
The Federal Police expects an increased number of trains on routes leading to Hannover from Magdeburg and Stendal during the match. The head of the Federal Police Inspection Hannover, Police Superintendent Marco von Rautenberg-Garczynski, has reported on the security measures in place for the match.
Fans from Magdeburg will primarily enter the Heinz von Heiden Arena via the southern area. The stadium is within a short walk from Waterloo stop for fans attending the football match, and it is also within a short walking distance from Hannover Linden/Fischerhof station.
The Federal Police Inspectorate Hannover advises that numerous fans are expected to use the train for their arrival and departure to the match. They urge all train users to consider these hints for their own planning and to understand any necessary police measures that may arise.
For further questions, the Federal Police Inspectorate Hannover can be contacted at Kevin Müller (0162/2308369, [email protected], www.bundespolizei.de, or @bpol_nord). The information provided is from the Federal Police Inspectorate Hannover, transmitted via news aktuell.
The Federal Police will be deploying a large number of officers for the safety and order of train facilities and trains during the match. They ask all train users to cooperate with the police and to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
