Sharks Christmas Party: Experience players up close in the Henkelmännchen!

Sharks Christmas Party: Experience players up close in the Henkelmännchen!

Cologne, the city of culture and sport, is facing an exciting event that will particularly interest Cologne Haie fans. On Sunday, December 14th, after the home game against Adler Mannheim, the eagerly awaited fan Christmas party will take place in the Henkelmännchen. From 4:30 p.m. the popular restaurant, which is directly opposite the legendary LANXESS arena be the hub for an unforgettable event.

All Sharks fans are warmly invited to take part in this festive gathering. The event features exciting activities: players will hand out autograph cards and mingle with fans, while there will be opportunities for selfies with the popular performers. Physical well-being is also taken care of; Young shark stands offer tasty food and drinks. Both soft drinks and Cologne beer are on the menu.

The LANXESS arena – a place full of history

The LANXESS arena, which has been popular as one of the most modern sports and event venues in Europe since it opened in 1998, is the perfect location for such an event. With a seating capacity of up to 20,000 and an impressive architecture that impresses with its characteristic 76-meter-high arch, the arena attracts many visitors not only for sporting events such as ice hockey and handball, but also for concerts by international artists who have performed here. Names like Beyoncé, Madonna and Helene Fischer have already shaken up the arena. In 2018, Björn Heuser set a new record with 20,220 participants and Barack Obama also spoke about important topics here in front of 14,000 guests.

The arena is centrally located at Willy-Brandt-Platz 3 in Cologne-Deutz and is not just an event location, but an important part of Cologne culture. Over 2,400 events have been held here since it opened, and in 2024 the arena exceeded 2.4 million visitors. The arena is currently operated by Junson Capital Company Limited, which took over in 2015, and the operating lease runs until 2032.

For Sharks fans and visitors to the city of Cologne, December 14th offers the perfect opportunity to start the festive season with a sporting highlight. The team will arrive at Henkelmännchen about an hour after the end of the game, which means there will be great anticipation to meet the players. Anyone who jumps down has the chance to be part of one of the best memories of the season.

The Henkelmännchen is the place where everything meets - despite the large arena, contact with the stars remains close and personal. The anticipation for the Haie's fan Christmas party couldn't be greater, and the city of Cologne is ready to write another unforgettable chapter in its sports and music heritage. Be there and celebrate with us!