Report by the Hannover Branch of the Federal Police Inspection, detailing events during the encounter between Hannover 96 and 1. FC Magdeburg on the 23rd of August, 2025

The much-anticipated football match between Hannover 96 and 1. FC Magdeburg was held under tight security, with the Federal Police Inspectorate Hannover (BPI Hannover) taking the lead in ensuring a safe and peaceful event.

Marco von Rautenberg-Garczynski, the deputy inspector of the BPI Hannover and police chief, highlighted the close coordination with security partners before the match. The BPI Hannover had reinforced personnel from multiple locations present at the Heinz von Heiden Arena, with a focus on securing routes and main train stations, particularly the Hannover Linden/Fischerhof station.

The arrival of the fans proceeded without incident, with around 5,000 supporters of 1. FC Magdeburg gathering at the Ernst-August-Platz at the main station in Hannover and walking to the stadium under police escort. Meanwhile, approximately 8,000 Hannover 96 fans traveled by train, with around 750 Magdeburg fans reaching Hannover via various scheduled train connections.

The operation also involved service dogs from Hannover and a Federal Police helicopter from the Federal Police Air Support Unit Gifhorn. Through the consistent separation of fan scenes, the rail-side arrival and departure proceeded calmly.

In his statement, Marco von Rautenberg-Garczynski expressed his gratitude to all the deployed police officers for their good cooperation. He also confirmed that the overall day of operations was successful, with no reports of any interaction or meeting of rival groups before the match.

For further inquiries, the BPI Hannover can be contacted at Detlef Lenger's contact details provided on their website at www.bundespolizei.de. The BPI Hannover's Twitter handle for updates is @bpol_nord.

As the fans made their way home after the match, around 350 Magdeburg fans returned to the main station in Hannover under police escort. The return journey of the fans proceeded without incident in the area of responsibility of the BPI Hannover.

In conclusion, the security operations for the Hannover 96 vs. 1. FC Magdeburg match were a testament to the effective coordination and cooperation between the BPI Hannover and other security partners. The successful event ensures a positive atmosphere for future football matches in the region.

Report by the Hannover Branch of the Federal Police Inspection, detailing events during the encounter between Hannover 96 and 1. FC Magdeburg on the 23rd of August, 2025