TSG Hoffenheim fans are organizing a major fan march ahead of the season's first home match against Borussia Dortmund. Supporters will gather on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 10:30 AM CEST in front of the Sinsheimer Wächter, as the club reported.
The march will set off at noon and proceed from the Sinsheim pedestrian zone to the SNP Arena. The Bundesliga match against the fifth-placed team kicks off at 3:30 PM CEST. For Hoffenheim, currently 12th with zero points from one match, this is a key opportunity to secure their first points of the campaign. The team has scored two goals and conceded three so far.
TSG fan representatives have communicated clear guidelines for the event. They ask all participants to keep the meeting point clean and dispose of waste in the provided bins. "Please keep the meeting point clean and dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided," said the TSG Hoffenheim fan representatives. No litter should be left along the route to the arena.
Several prohibitions are in place. Carrying glass containers during the march is forbidden. The Explosives Act must be strictly observed. Also, wearing face coverings throughout the entire march is prohibited. Police will prosecute violations of the ban on face coverings. All fans must follow instructions from police and stewards on duty.
TSG begins the new season with zero points from one game, leaving them three points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The next chance for points comes with the home fixture against Borussia Dortmund, who currently sit fifth in the standings. Current squad and injury information is available on the club's squad page.
Beyond the match, other club news is in focus. TSG has adjusted deposit amounts for the new season. Additionally, player Alessandro Vogt has been loaned to 1. FC Heidenheim. Travel information for the Dortmund match is available.
The collective march aims to visibly demonstrate support for the team ahead of a challenging home fixture. Such events are a staple of fan culture and contribute to the stadium atmosphere. Organizers stress that only by adhering to the rules can such events continue in the future.
Live updates for Saturday's match are available via the TSG app. TSG Hoffenheim's next competitive Bundesliga fixture is against Borussia Dortmund on September 5, 2026, at the SNP Arena.
