A special experience
Mönchengladbach is a well-known name among football fans. The pride of the city, Borussia Mönchengladbach, has long been one of the major players in the Bundesliga. The Mönchengladbach Pokal is held not far from Borussia-Park stadium. However, the cup is not contested in a 60,000-seater stadium – participants instead enjoy the jovial atmosphere of a cosy sports park. There is even a church in the background. The tournament is a joint project run by Fortuna Mönchengladbach and Sportfreunde Neuwerk, which each run a sports complex in friendly, green surroundings. As such, the host and guests alike understand each other well. It is a truly special experience.
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Sport facilities
The Mönchengladbach Pokal will be played at the two venues of the clubs which are organising it. Fortuna Mönchengladbach sports park has 2 pitches and a canteen. Sporfreunde Neuwerk 06 also has 2 11-a-side pitches and a 7-a-side pitch, dressingrooms and a canteen. The sport parks are at 10 minutes drive from each other.
About the organiser
The Mönchengladbach Pokal (Mönchengladbach Cup) is organised by two sports clubs Fortuna Mönchengladbach and Sportfreunde Neuwerk 06. Fortuna Mönchengladbach (1973) has 20 teams, 16 of which are youth teams. Sportfreunde Neuwerk (1906) has 23 teams, 19 are youth teams (boys and girls).
Touristic information
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located around 20 kilometres to the west of Düsseldorf. The city has a pleasant, pedestrian-friendly centre and a number of historical nooks and crannies around the cathedral, near the water tower and in the old town. The main attraction is, of course, Stadion im Borussia-Park, the home of Borussia Mönchengladbach. Although the tournament is not held there, the teams get to play at a couple of fantastic sites.
Borussia Stadium
The Borussia Park in Mönchengladbach is home to the German team Borussia Mönchengladbach. For those who wish to see behind the scenes of the BORUSSIA PARK, the stadium now offers guided tours. The tours last 90 minutes and show you the spots that fans normally don't get to see. The guides also recount amusing anecdotes and provide information on everything you want to know about the stadium. (please inquire about a reservation).
Schlossbad Niederrhein
A large indoor and outdoor swimming pool with several individual pools, slides and a giant white-water slide. Fun for all the family, even if the sun isn't shining!