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High-risk derby: Duisburg against Essen – fans and police alerted!
MSV Duisburg welcomes Rot-Weiß Essen in a high-risk game on October 26th, 2025. Fans can expect high attendance and police presence.
High-risk derby: Duisburg against Essen – fans and police alerted!
Next Sunday, October 26, 2025, an exciting derby is on the program in Duisburg. MSV Duisburg welcomes Rot-Weiß Essen to the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, and the fans' hopes are high. It is expected that around 30,000 spectators will cheer on the two rivals. But the anticipation is clouded by the classification of the game as a high-risk encounter: the police have announced that they will be on site with increased deployment to ensure orderly separation of fans. When arriving, it is therefore recommended to arrive early, as high traffic volumes are to be expected, especially on the A59.
MSV Duisburg is currently comfortably leading the table, while Rot-Weiß Essen is in sixth place, just five points behind their rivals. These conditions promise an exciting duel, especially since Duisburg has an impressive home record this season with four wins and one draw and has scored 23 goals so far. In contrast, Essen have only managed one win from their last five games and have conceded a whopping eight goals in their last two away games.
Police prepare for high-risk game
The police are preparing meticulously for the derby and will deploy various units, including the state equestrian squadron and service dog handlers. The aim is to nip possible riots in the bud. The police forces are receiving broad support from other authorities to guide fans safely through the stadium. A ban on glass in the stadium area should also help ensure that the mood does not change.
The stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the DVG runs additional shuttle buses from the east exit of the main train station. RWE supporters have the opportunity to travel via the “Im Schlenk” stop, while home fans are temporarily blocked.
A look at the past rivalry
In the last five meetings between Duisburg and Essen, MSV was unable to celebrate a win, which is something that is keeping the fans on the edge of their seats after two draws and two defeats. Another exciting aspect is that Essen won the last duel in the national cup and thereby qualified for the DFB Cup, where they were eliminated by Borussia Dortmund.
Discussions about fan culture have become increasingly louder in recent years. Criminologists warn of a renaissance of hooliganism and violence among supporters. The Federal Constitutional Court recently indicated that communication between clubs and fans about the future direction of fan culture is crucial. There is a demand to invest in fan projects and fan culture instead of just pointing the finger.
It remains to be seen whether the police's announcements and precautions will be successful and whether the game will take place without incident. One thing is certain, however: the fans' passion and support for their teams will be palpable on Sunday, and both Duisburg and Essen will give everything they've got.