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Fußball-Inklusionstage 2026 in Essen
In the organizer's words:
From September 11 to 13, 2026, the DFB Sepp Herberger Foundation, together with the City of Essen, the Lower Rhine Soccer Association, Rot-Weiss Essen, and other partners, will host the Soccer Inclusion Days at Kennedyplatz in Essen.
Under the motto “Bringing Soccer into the Heart of Society,” the vibrant diversity of soccer for people with disabilities will be showcased to a broad public in a pop-up stadium with over 2,500 seats. Numerous soccer players with and without disabilities from across Germany will have the opportunity to participate in a special sporting event that promises unforgettable moments.
Among other things, soccer tournaments will be organized for athletes with intellectual disabilities and for inclusive teams. The final match day of the Blind Soccer Bundesliga on Saturday, followed by an awards ceremony honoring the German champion, will be one of the event’s highlights.
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