Flutlicht, Fangesänge und Fußballfieber: Siegen empfängt den BVB
Alright, let me tell you what’s going down in Siegen — and it's big! On Wednesday evening, the Leimbachstadion will be absolutely buzzing, because Sportfreunde Siegen is set to host none other than Borussia Dortmund. Yes, the BVB. This is more than just a friendly match — it’s the summer’s biggest football highlight for the city and the region.
Picture this: floodlights blazing, over 17,000 fans packed into the stadium, and the kind of atmosphere that makes your skin tingle. The place will be full to the brim — for the first time in ages — and you can feel the excitement building. Tickets? Pretty much gone. Only a few are left, and if they last until game day, there might be a few at the evening box office.
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It’s almost poetic — nearly 55 years ago to the day, Dortmund last played at this historic ground, drawing over 22,000 fans. While the stadium’s capacity has changed since then, the energy and anticipation certainly haven’t.
Sportfreunde Siegen comes into this with confidence after a 3-0 win over Rödinghausen in their Regionalliga West opener. Coach Thorsten Nehrbauer’s squad looks sharp, even with a few injuries like Rikuhei Nabesaka’s long-term absence and Malik Hodroj’s broken fingers. And while Flo Mayer might miss the match due to muscle issues, the team isn’t taking any risks — even though nobody wants to sit this one out.
For Dortmund, this match is their first test after just four days of training following a summer break — and a narrow Club World Cup quarterfinal loss to Real Madrid. Coach Niko Kovac is bringing most of the first-team squad, though Schlotterbeck, Duranville, and Emre Can will sit this one out.
Nehrbauer’s attitude? He wants to be a great host — but also give the BVB a proper challenge. “If they walk away saying it was a good, intense test, then we’ve done everything right,” he said. It’s a mindset that reflects ambition and pride — and perhaps a little hunger to show Siegen belongs back on the map.
If you can’t make it in person, no worries. Sky Sport is streaming the whole game live on YouTube starting at 6:15 PM. The match itself kicks off at 6:30. And for those really into the full experience — there are new collector’s cups just for this game, no fan separation, and even mascots EMMA and Magolves will be having their own little face-off.
One word of caution though: public transport is a mess right now, especially the RB91 line — delays, cancellations, you name it. So if you’re heading to the match, come early, use shuttles, and definitely check the travel info.
This isn’t just a friendly. It’s a celebration of football, community, and pure passion — and Siegen is ready to shine.
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