When does the DEG season opening begin?

The gates open on August 22, 2026, at 12:30 PM. The test match against the Herne Miners begins at 6:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At the ice stadium at Brehmstraße in Düsseldorf, Brehmstraße 27, 40239 Düsseldorf.

How much does a ticket cost?

Standing tickets cost 12.35 euros, seating tickets 22.35 euros.

How does the game day proceed?

The plan includes entry, U17 match, show match of the U7, the presentation of the professional team, and then the DEG test match.

Is the location barrier-free?

Yes, according to the city of Düsseldorf, there is barrier-free access and a disabled toilet.

How are tickets and refreshments paid on-site?

At the ticket office, card payments are not possible. Admission tickets and skate rentals can only be paid in cash.

Red-yellow ice age in Düsseldorf: DEG opens the season with test match and goosebumps

Name: DEG vs Herne Miners: Season Opening at Brehmstraße
Start: 2026-08-22T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-22T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Eisstadion an der Brehmstraße

Red Pulse at Brehmstraße: DEG opens the new ice age

After many years of absence, Düsseldorfer EG returns to the ice stadium at Brehmstraße on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its season opening. The day starts at 12:30 PM with the gates opening and leads fans through a packed program of youth ice hockey, team presentation, and a test match against the Herne Miners. For the red-yellow supporters, this is more than just an event on the calendar: it is the moment when stadium atmosphere, fan chants, and field tension come together once again.

An afternoon full of ice hockey emotions

The schedule promises fast-paced action from the first minute. At 1:30 PM, the U17 match against Iserlohn is on the agenda, followed by a show match of the U7 at 4:00 PM. After that, the focus shifts to the professional team, which will be presented for the 2026/27 season at 4:30 PM. The sporting highlight comes at 6:00 PM with the test match against the Herne Miners. The event is currently planned to conclude at 9:00 PM.

Tradition, closeness, ice hockey from the front row

The return to Brehmstraße carries special symbolic weight. DEG refers to a unique atmosphere and closeness to the fans, while the city of Düsseldorf lists the ice stadium as one of the city's most famous sports facilities. With a standing and seating grandstand, barrier-free access, disabled toilet, and clear indication for cash payments at the ticket office, the venue offers an authentic, traditional setting for a day of ice hockey with cult factor.

Tickets, prices, and important notes

The ticket sales are already underway. According to reports, standing tickets with free seating cost 12.35 euros, and seating tickets cost 22.35 euros. For DEG season ticket holders of the 2026/27 season, there is a pre-sale right; general sales began on July 25, 2026. The approved capacity is over 4,000 spectators. On-site, it applies that admission tickets and ice skate rentals are only accepted in cash at the ticket office.

What fans can expect on game day

Those attending the season opening will experience pure red-yellow anticipation: early arrival, full stands, youth on the ice, and a professional team presenting itself in the first real test of the preparation. The match against Herne brings first form checks, new formations, and those small tactical hints that are particularly valuable during the preparation. This anticipation for the season grows from these factors.

In the end, there awaits an ice hockey day that combines tradition and new beginnings: family program, team presentation, test match, and the return to a place that breathes history for many DEG fans. Those wishing to feel the red-yellow energy live should not miss this date.