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Promotion battle: HCOB challenges Hildesheim in the MURRTAL-ARENA!
HC Oppenweiler/Backnang is about to be promoted to the 2nd Bundesliga. On May 29th, 2025 the team will meet Hildesheim in the MURRTAL-ARENA.
Promotion battle: HCOB challenges Hildesheim in the MURRTAL-ARENA!
The first leg of the decisive promotion round to the second handball Bundesliga will take place on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the sold-out MURRTAL-ARENA. HC Oppenweiler/Backnang (HCOB) meets the North-West champions HC Eintracht Hildesheim. The duel is of enormous importance for the HCOB, as only two games separate the team from this big goal.
The managing director of the HCOB, Jonas Frank, highlights the club's successes and emphasizes the motivation to rise in the history of handball. He particularly acknowledges the role of the volunteers, helpers and loyal fans who support the team in this crucial phase. Coach Stephan Just is also looking forward to the games and emphasizes the need to optimally prepare the team for the opponent.
Anticipation and expectations
The atmosphere in the MURRTAL-ARENA is described as remarkable, with an expected crowd of 1,400 fans. The hall opens at 5:30 p.m., while the warm-up for fans begins at 4:30 p.m. and includes food and music. The match will also be broadcast live on Sportdeutschland.TV.
The Hildesheim team is described as strong and is made up of a mix of young talent and experienced players. Hildesheim coach Daniel Deutsch expressed his relief after winning the semi-finals and emphasized his team's fighting spirit. This will be crucial to mastering the challenge in the MURRTAL-ARENA.
Viewer numbers in handball
The number of spectators in the first handball Bundesliga has increased steadily in recent years. According to current statistics from Statista The data shows a continuous increase from 2014/15 to 2023/24, which underlines the popularity of handball in Germany. The fans' passion for handball is unbroken and culminates in such exciting games as the upcoming promotion game.
The game on Saturday will be an unforgettable experience for every handball enthusiast and HCOB fan. The entire region is looking forward to the MURRTAL-ARENA, where the HCOB would like to use its opportunity to move up to the next league. Further information about the event is available on the website HC Eintracht Hildesheim to find.