Fulda in football fever: U17 international match for the Hessentag celebration 2026!

Fulda in football fever: U17 international match for the Hessentag celebration 2026!

as part of the upcoming Hessentag, that of 12. The city is planning a special highlight until June 21, 2026 in Fulda: a football international game by the German U17 national team. This was announced by sports director Dag Wehner during a general meeting of the city of Fulda sports association. The date for the test game is set at Wednesday, June 17, 2026 , while the opponent is not yet known. The request to the German Football Association (DFB) has already been made, but confirmation has not yet been received.

The stadium of the city of Fulda in Johannisau will be the venue for the game. It is a significant return because the last international match took place there in the year 2008 when the U17 national team lost 1: 2 with 1: 2 . Many later Bundesliga and international performed in this game, including Kevin Volland and Marvin Plattenhardt. Wehner also expressed hope of maintaining clarity about the meeting by summer 2026 in order to further advance the planning.

Hessentag 2026 as a shop window for Hesse

Fulda received the contract for the Hessentag 2026. This is described as an important shop window for the city and the state of Hesse. Minister of State Axel Wintermeyer emphasized the joy of the orientation of the Hessentag, whereby the excellent transport connection and the city's event experience were also emphasized. Mayor Wingenfeld sees this event a significant opportunity for urban development and sustainability in Fulda.

The past few years have been challenging, especially the Hessentag 2021, which had to be canceled due to the corona pandemic. Now the city of Fulda is planning to use the Hessentag 2026 in order to present itself both culturally and economically. Fulda already has experience with big events, such as the cathedral square concerts and the Christmas market that are successfully carried out.

football in Germany

Football has a long and impressive story in Germany that goes back to the late 19th century. The first football club, VfB Leipzig, was founded in the year 1887 . The German Football Association (DFB) was created 1900 to organize and promote sport. In the following decades, football developed to an indispensable part of German culture, even if World War II caused a dent in this development

After the war, football experienced a reconstruction, and significant successes such as the World Cup victory in Bern heralded a new era in 1954. The foundation of the Bundesliga in the year 1963 brought more professionalism into sport. Since then, the German national team has won several World Championships and the Bundesliga is now one of the strongest football leagues worldwide. Football not only acts as an important economic factor, but also as a platform for social changes, for example in the fight against racism.

In the context of the Hessentag and the upcoming U17 international game, the ongoing relevance and enthusiasm for football in Germany is reflected. Football succeeds in combining people and donating hope, even in difficult times.