Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Snow and Ice Postpone Football Matches in Germany and UK
A lot of snow and ice have made it too dangerous to play football matches in Germany and the UK.
Two matches in Germany and one in the UK were canceled because the fields were too icy.
The stadium in Hamburg was even closed because of the bad weather.
People tried to melt the ice on the fields, but it wasn't enough.
More snow is expected, so other matches might be canceled too.
The teams and authorities decided to postpone the games to keep everyone safe and to avoid problems for fans traveling to the matches.
Two Bundesliga matches in Germany postponed due to heavy snow and ice.
St Pauli's match against RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen's match against Hoffenheim were canceled.
St Pauli's stadium closed due to safety risks from snow and ice.
Salford City's FA Cup match against Swindon Town postponed due to freezing conditions.
Three League Two matches in the UK also postponed because of the weather.
- Who
- Football clubs and authorities in Germany and the UK
- What
- Postponement of football matches due to severe weather conditions
- When
- Matches scheduled for the weekend, postponed on Friday and Saturday
- Where
- Germany and the UK
- Why
- Heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and safety concerns
- Matches Postponed in Germany
- St Pauli vs. RB Leipzig, Werder Bremen vs. Hoffenheim
- Matches Postponed in UK
- Salford City vs. Swindon Town, Three League Two matches
- Reason for Postponements
- Heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and safety concerns
- Stadium Closed
- St Pauli's Millerntor Stadium
- Weather Conditions
- Storm Goretti affecting the UK, heavy snowfall in Germany
- Efforts to Thaw Pitches
- Heat lamps used, sheets kept on pitches