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VfL Bochum: Grönemeyer becomes sleeve sponsor in the DFB Cup!
VfL Bochum will start in the DFB Cup against BFC Dynamo on August 16, 2025 and will present Topmetall as their new sleeve sponsor.
VfL Bochum: Grönemeyer becomes sleeve sponsor in the DFB Cup!
On August 16, 2025, when VfL Bochum meets BFC Dynamo in the DFB Cup, a new sleeve sponsor will be emblazoned on the players' jerseys: the family business Topmetall from Castrop-Rauxel. This partnership, which has already existed since the beginning of the 2024/25 season, stands out as a significant step for the club. Managing directors Robin and Marlon Schroeder are proud of their commitment and the opportunity to be present in the DFB Cup. The game starts at 1pm and promises to be an exciting duel that will captivate fans.
Topmetall, founded in 1990, has developed from an art and building metalworking shop into one of the leading metal construction companies in the region. This shows that local companies can also play an important role in sport to support their location.
A special lettering
The cup jersey is made particularly exciting by the involvement of a very special sponsor: Herbert Grönemeyer. The musician has joined the jerseys as a sleeve sponsor. The lettering on the jerseys commemorates the anniversary of his platinum album “4630 Bochum”, which was released in 1984 - a homage to the postal code of his hometown at the time. Grönemeyer recently gave four concerts in the Ruhrstadion and described it as his dream to one day play in the Ruhrstadion in the VfL jersey.
“It was a big dream to always dream of this moment,” says Grönemeyer. Seeing his name on Bochum's jerseys gives him a good feeling and shows his deep connection to the city. Managing director Ilja Kaenzig also emphasizes the importance of commitment to local charities, and part of the jersey proceeds go to these projects. The motto “From Bochum, for Bochum!” underlines the close ties between the club and the city.
Financial aspects
It remains to be seen how much Grönemeyer invested in sponsorship, but experts estimate the average cost of sleeve sponsorship in the Bundesliga to be around 1.8 million euros. The musician's commitment could not only help VfL Bochum gain more visibility, but also strengthen the local sense of community.
The fans can look forward to the start of the DFB Cup and are excited to see how the new jersey sponsorship from Topmetall and Herbert Grönemeyer will affect the upcoming games. The support from local companies and personalities like Grönemeyer shows that VfL Bochum is very popular and that they also want to have a good hand on the pitch.