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HEBC Hamburg sells 39,400 tickets for Dortmund Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:48 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

HEBC Hamburg sells 39,400 tickets for Dortmund Cup match

Summary

Fifth-tier club HEBC Hamburg has sold 39,400 tickets for their German Cup first-round match against Borussia Dortmund, scheduled for Tuesday at SV Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion. Club president Konstantin Zimmermann announced the ticket sales, noting that HEBC typically averages 600 attendees. The venue can accommodate 57,000, though a section is reserved for local members, which may limit total attendance. A minimum of 17,000 tickets sold would still ensure a profit after covering expenses such as stadium rent.

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Key Details

•Match set for Tuesday at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.
•HEBC Hamburg switched the venue from their home ground.
•Average attendance for HEBC is typically around 600 fans.
•Club may still profit even with 17,000 spectators present.
•North stand reserved for SV Hamburg members will limit attendance.

Latest Updates

10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Fifth-league side HEBC sell 39,400 tickets for Dortmund Cup game

What they're saying

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Fifth-tier side HEBC Hamburg have so far sold 39,400 tickets for Tuesday's German Cup first-round game with Borussia Dortmund - having switched the fixture to SV Hamburg's Volksparkstadion. The number was confirmed to dpa by club president Konstantin Zimmermann on Friday.
— Yahoo Sports

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