Frankfurt becomes an ice hockey fieldorado: Winter Game on January 4th!

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, the eagerly awaited winter game of the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) between the Löwen Frankfurt and the Adler Mannheim takes place in the Frankfurt Waldstadion. The first ice hockey game in the open air in Frankfurt begins at 6 p.m. The event has already provided great interest and the organizers expect over 40,000 expected spectators who will enjoy the special atmosphere of the outdoor play.

Winter Games announced in March 2024, after Frankfurt prevailed in the application process against Düsseldorf. It is the sixth winter game in the history of the DEL, which was previously held in cities such as Nuremberg, Düsseldorf, Sinsheim and Cologne. Matthias Plachta, national striker of the Adler Mannheim, has expressed his anticipation for the event and emphasizes that it is an important opportunity for the players to win three points, as with any other DEL game.

supporting program and documentation

The event in Frankfurt not only offers an exciting game, but also an extensive supporting program. This includes an ice football game with legends by Eintracht Frankfurt and a performance by the artist Michael Schulte. In addition, a documentary with the title "Hot on ice-when the Frankfurt Waldstadion becomes the ice hockey arena" is broadcast, which will be shown on Sunday, January 5, at 9:45 p.m. The documentary will also be available in the ARD media library and on YouTube.