Handball highlight: HSG Krefeld welcomes Dormagen in the Yayla Arena!

Handball highlight: HSG Krefeld welcomes Dormagen in the Yayla Arena!

Another exciting sporting event is about to take place in the impressive Yayla Arena, which is not only the home of the Krefeld Penguins but also a popular venue for handball games. On March 28, 2026, HSG Krefeld will welcome TSV Bayer Dormagen for the eagerly awaited derby. The hall has a capacity of 8,245 seats and invites fans to become part of this sporting spectacle. There were over 8,000 spectators in the first edition last season, which underlines the importance of this game.

HSG Krefeld has a loyal fan base that doesn't just consist of the local ranks. In February 2023, 8,000 fans gathered in the arena to support their team. This is also evident in the game against TV Aldekerk, which took place on February 10, 2024 with 7,468 spectators. Even at the last meeting between HSG Krefeld and Dormagen, in which the hosts lost 31:40, there were still 5,300 fans in the arena. Ticket sales for the upcoming derby start at 9am on November 4th, with season ticket holders receiving their seats separately via email.

Cheers to sport in Germany

The sport is very popular not only in Krefeld, but also nationwide. According to a recent report, German professional sport recorded around 47.5 million viewers for the 2023/2024 season, an increase of almost 30% compared to the 2017/2018 season. This enthusiasm is particularly evident in men's football, which contributes 46% to growth. Other sports such as handball, basketball and ice hockey are also attracting more and more fans and show the growing interest in sports in general.

What is astonishing is that the number of spectators in the women's Bundesliga has increased to around 380,000. This puts this league in second place in Europe behind the English Women’s Super League. With the goal of doubling the average audience to around 6,000 within five years, those responsible have big plans for the future. Handball's fan base is also growing, and the 2024 European Handball Championship attracted more than a million visitors.

Summary: A real crowd puller

The Yayla Arena will be the scene of a thrilling derby on March 28th, filled with passionate fans and the unique atmosphere of handball. HSG Krefeld has managed to gain a loyal following and the number of spectators is constantly increasing across the entire sports sector. This is a golden opportunity for fans to live out their passion in the home arena and watch exciting games.

With tickets available from November 4th, it's time to secure your seats and be a part of this amazing event. Here’s to exciting games and extraordinary sporting performances in the Yayla Arena!

Further information about upcoming games and events can be found at rp-online.de, and for a comprehensive overview of the number of spectators in German sport, it's worth taking a look at twocircles.com.