DEG secures the future: City and sponsors take responsibility!
DEG secures the future: City and sponsors take responsibility!
On April 30, 2025, Düsseldorfer eG (DEG) announced significant progress in terms of financial stability and sporting future. The DEG is now financially secured for the coming two seasons 2025/26 and 2026/27, which was made possible by the cooperation between the city, shareholders and sponsors. Mayor Stephan Keller plans a future summit to bring potential donors together and further strengthen the financial basis of the association.
DEG Eishockey GmbH has developed a concept that not only takes into account the current situation, but also the medium -term perspective of the club regardless of the league, be it in the DEL2 or in the Penny del. Against this background, various main sponsors, including Timocom and Völkel GmbH, as well as shareholders such as Stephan Hoberg and Harald Wirtz, have been financially committed. These engagements show the common will to lead the DEG back to old strength and to make the team competitive.
new management group
A central step in the realignment is the appointment of Rick Amann and Andreas Niederberger, both former master players of the DEG, as managing director. Your experiences and commitment should help to formulate new goals for fans in the coming season. The DEG plans well -known away goals that are supposed to inspire the followers of the club and will actively strive to improve team performance.
The financial stability of the DEG is not only important for the association itself, but also reflects the trend within the entire German ice hockey league (DEL). The league shows progress in its financial situation and pursues a growth strategy. Measures to diversify the sources of income, such as media rights and sponsorship deals, have already achieved positive effects. These developments promote the entire league by enabling long -term investments in training facilities and youth programs.
DEL2 teams at a glance
The DEG will play in the DEL2 in the coming season, with numerous interesting opponents waiting for them. Here is an overview of some of the teams and their stages:
| team | venue | capacity | distance Düsseldorf |
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| EC Kassel Huskies | Nordhessen Arena, Kassel | 5700 places | 230 km |
| Krefeld penguins | yayla Arena, Krefeld | 8029 places | 28 km |
| Ravensburg TowerStars | CHG Arena, Ravensburg | 3418 places | 571 km |
| Starbulls Rosenheim | ROFA Stadium, Rosenheim | 5022 places | 680 km |
| EV Landshut | fanatec arena, Landshut | 4448 places | 596 km |
| Blue Devils Weiden | Hans-Schröpf-Arena, willow in the Upper Palatinate | 2560 places | 550 km |
| Lausitzer Füchse | Eisarena Weißwasser | 2750 places | 687 km |
| EHC Freiburg | Real heroes Arena, Freiburg | 3500 places | 469 km |
| EC Bad Nauheim | Colonel-Knight-Stadion, Bad Nauheim | 4500 places | 216 km |
| ESV Kaufbeuren | Energie Schwaben Arena, Kaufbeuren | 3100 places | 618 km |
| ice pirates Crimmitschau | Kunsteisstadion in the cream park, Crimmitschau | 5222 places | 476 km |
| Eisbären Regensburg | Stadtwerk.donau-arena, Regensburg | 4712 places | 543 km |
| itself wolves | Netzsch Arena, Selb | 3680 places | 540 km |
These perspectives and planning agree with the general goals of the DEL, which focuses on economic security and an improved fan experience at the center of their strategic orientation. Innovative technologies and marketing strategies should further increase the attractiveness of ice hockey. The DEG is well positioned to benefit from these developments and to strive for a more successful future.
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