Final Four in Krefeld: Germany fights against Austria for a place in the final!

Final Four in Krefeld: Germany fights against Austria for a place in the final!

An exciting event is just around the corner: the Final Four of the IFAF Men’s European Championship will take place in Germany from October 25th to 28th, 2025. The venue is the Grotenburg Stadium in Krefeld, where the best European American football national teams will meet. The teams from Germany, Austria, Finland and Italy are taking part, with the game between Germany and Austria being particularly in focus.

Andreas Kegelmann, Vice President of the AFVD, highlights the professionalism and structure that characterize this competition. “It is a confirmation of our hard work and the development of the German association,” he says and announces that visitors can expect top football and emotional moments. The event takes place in collaboration with the Krefeld Ravens, who make a significant contribution to the organization.

A look at the semi-finals

The first games of the tournament start on October 25th, with Finland taking on Italy at 3:00 p.m. at the Benrath Stadium in Düsseldorf. Afterwards, at 7:00 p.m., Germany will duel with the defending champions Austria in the Grotenburg Stadium. More than ten years ago there was the last competitive game between these two teams, which Germany won.

The goal of the German men's national tackle team under head coach Christian Rothe is clear: to show progress and offer the fans a thrilling game. The focus is on clear structures and team spirit – both on and off the field. “It’s time for us to reap the fruits of our work,” said Rothe.

The competitive situation

As defending champions, Austria can look back on an impressive record. They achieved confident victories against Hungary (58:3) and Serbia in the preliminary round. Finland also has a strong tradition in American football and won four titles between 1993 and 2000. In 2023 they finished second under coach Mikko Koikkalainen. Italy, on the other hand, qualified with narrow victories against Denmark (28:27) and a clear win over Switzerland (45:0) and brought home the title in 1983 and 2021. Germany, the three-time European champions (2001, 2010, 2014), celebrated their comeback with two impressive victories last year.

The importance of the tournament goes far beyond the sporting aspect: it is not only a competition, but also a milestone for American football in Europe. IFAF Competition Director, Fabio Tortosa, emphasizes that this new Final Four format brings additional excitement and unpredictability.

Ticket information

For those who don't want to miss an exciting game, ticket information is already available to secure seats for this exciting event. Further details on TV broadcasts and organizational aspects will also be announced in the coming weeks.

So it remains exciting to see which nation can take the crown in the end! A look at the festive backdrop in Krefeld is definitely worth it. Take part in this big sporting event and support your team!