Special traffic and parking regulations will apply for the Hessen Cup round of 16 match on October 28th
The round of 16 match in the Hessian Cup between VfR Groß-Gerau and Kickers Offenbach will result in special traffic regulations around the sports ground in Groß-Gerau. On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, VfR will host the traditional club from Bieberer Berg. Kick-off on VfR's grass pitch is at 7:30 p.m. Due to the expected large number of spectators, the city will establish several no-parking zones and close the parking lot at the district sports hall to the public.
Visitors are asked to use only the designated parking areas. The city also recommends arriving by bicycle or public transport.
Hesse Cup duel with a traditional opponent
VfR Groß-Gerau will face Kickers Offenbach, an opponent steeped in football tradition. OFC won the DFB Cup in 1970 and played a total of seven seasons in the first division of the Bundesliga.
The club currently plays in the Regionalliga Südwest (fourth tier). Their match against VfR Groß-Gerau in the round of 16 of the Hessen Cup is expected to attract a large number of football fans.
The city therefore expects increased traffic in the vicinity of the sports grounds.
No stopping allowed on three streets
To regulate the traffic situation around the stadium, absolute no-stopping zones will be established on several streets on match day.
The affected streets are Am Sportplatz, Geschwister-Scholl-Straße and Ludwigstraße.
Stopping and parking vehicles is not permitted on these streets on Wednesday, October 28th.
The affected residents will be informed about the restrictions by VfR Groß-Gerau in good time.
Parking lot at the district sports hall closed from 3 pm
Another restriction concerns the parking lot at the district sports hall.
This road will be closed to the public from 3 p.m. on Wednesday. A no-stopping zone will also be in effect there from that time.
The parking lot will be supervised during the event. Access and parking permits will only be granted to selected individuals.
Visitors to the football match should therefore not attempt to use the parking lot at the district sports hall.
Four parking spaces for football fans
For those arriving by car, several designated parking areas are available within the city.
The city of Groß-Gerau is setting up a parking guidance system that will direct visitors to the designated parking spaces.
The following parking options are available:
- Gambrinus parking lot on Darmstädter Straße
- Parking lot of the Heidenreich Kitchen World
- Park and Ride car park at Dornberg train station, east side
- Parking garage at the district hospital/district administration office
The city asks all arriving football fans to follow the parking guidance system and to use only these signposted parking areas.
Arrival by bus, train or bicycle is recommended
To keep traffic as low as possible on match day, the city of Groß-Gerau recommends traveling by public transport or bicycle.
Particularly around the sports grounds, an increased number of visitors is expected due to the match against Kickers Offenbach.
The most important data
What: Hessen Cup Round of 16 VfR Groß-Gerau vs. Kickers Offenbach
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Kick-off: 7:30 pm
Venue: VfR Groß-Gerau grass pitch
No stopping allowed: Am Sportplatz, Geschwister-Scholl-Straße and Ludwigstraße
Parking lot at the district sports hall: Closed to the public from 3 p.m
Designated parking areas: Gambrinus parking lot, Heidenreich Küchenwelt, P+R parking lot Dornberger Bahnhof (east side), parking garage Kreiskrankenhaus/Landratsamt
Parking guidance system: Signposted on site
Recommendation: Arrive by public transport or bicycle
(GROSS-GERAU – RED/PSGG)
