Dynamo Dresden faces Hessen Kassel in a test match at 15:30 CET on Saturday in Großenhain – the first visit to the Jahnkampfbahn in nearly a decade. The friendly serves as the final preparation before the pre-season training camp in Austria. Currently, Dynamo sits 11th in 2. Bundesliga (0 points, 0 goals), with the next home fixture against Holstein Kiel (12th) scheduled for March 13, 2027.

Why is the match in Großenhain?

The game’s location stems from personal ties: Sören Gonther (39), Dynamo’s sports director since winter, previously led Hessen Kassel. Christian Geselle (50), former Kassel mayor and now managing director of Großenhain’s Ausbau GmbH, brokered the move. „He used his connections to bring the match here,“ explained Beate Josko, president of the local football club (GFV), to sächsische.de.

What can fans expect?

Roads near the Jahnkampfbahn will be closed, with parking at Auenstraße and Meißner Straße. Public transport is recommended—buses and trains are just a 10-minute walk away. Gates open at 13:00, with walk-up tickets available. The opening match in Bautzen drew 3,500 fans (sold out) and festive energy; a similar atmosphere is expected in Großenhain.

What’s next for Dynamo?

This is Dynamo’s last friendly before the training camp in Windischgarsten, Austria, starting July 21. With 0 goals scored this season and the upcoming home game against Holstein Kiel (March 13, 2027), the club faces a tough climb—these test matches are critical for shaping the squad.