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Hamburger SV (HSV) is set to host a double-header against Premier League club Everton at the Volksparkstadion as part of the Volkspark Festival on Saturday. The event begins at 9 AM with fan activities including sports areas, kids zones, and team presentations. The women's teams face off at 1:30 PM, followed by a concert by band 'Abschlach!' and the men's match at 5 PM. HSV plans to unveil its new blue away jersey during the game. 33,000 tickets have already been sold. After the Everton match, HSV will play friendlies against OSC Lille (August 8) and FC Toulouse (August 15) before facing SC Verl in the DFB-Pokal on August 24.
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HSV has played two away matches so far this pre-season: a 2–3 loss against Rapid Vienna and a 3–1 win over second-division side 1. FC Heidenheim. Saturday (5 PM) marks their first home appearance of the campaign, as they host Premier League club FC Everton as part of the Volkspark Festival.
Double-Header for Fans
The day offers a double-header against Everton:
- Women's match: 1:30 PM – HSV women's team faces Everton women's team
- Men's match: Following the women's game
Already, 33,000 tickets have been sold.
Full-Day Programme at the Volkspark
The event begins early at 9 AM on Parking Lot White (in front of the east stand) and the adjacent artificial turf. The Bundesliga club will set up several areas:
- Sports Area – Seven departments of HSV e.V. (including Hyrox, cheerleading, ice hockey, and golf) will present themselves
- Kids Area – Including a measuring station for shot speed
- Fan Area – Focusing on Supporters Club projects
There will also be team presentations and talks with players and club officials. The outdoor programme concludes at 2:30 PM.
New Away Jersey Expected
In the afternoon, attention shifts to the stadium. After the women's test match, the band "Abschlach!" will perform. Fans are eagerly awaiting the men's game, where HSV reportedly plans to unveil its new blue away jersey. The professionals previously wore the white home shirt against Rapid Vienna. So far, 6,000 shirts have been sold.
Remaining Pre-Season Friendlies
After the Everton match, coach Merlin Polzin (35) and his team have two more friendlies scheduled:
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue | |------|------|----------|-------| | August 8 | 3 PM | OSC Lille | Volkspark, Hamburg | | August 15 | 7 PM | FC Toulouse | Away, France |
- OSC Lille finished third in Ligue 1 last season and qualified for the Champions League. Their coach is Davide Ancelotti (37), son of legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti (67).
- The final test before the competitive season is at FC Toulouse on August 15.
HSV then faces third-division side SC Verl in the DFB-Pokal on August 24 (6 PM).
Source
BILD - SportWestern
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HSV Plans Everton Double-Header with Jersey Premiere and Volkspark Festival