German Beach Soccer Championship Warnemünde
DFB Final 4 in the sand of the Strand Arena
2026
About Beach Soccer Championship
Beach Soccer Championship — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the German Beach Soccer Championship will make Warnemünde the center of German beach soccer on August 29 and 30. In the Strand Arena under the lighthouse, the four best teams of the German Beach Soccer League will compete for the national championship title for women and men in a Final 4 format.
In parallel, the finals of the DFB Beach Soccer Tour will determine the season winners for women and men. Youth tournaments for girls' and boys' teams will provide a stage for young talent. Playing times on both days are from 10 AM to 6 PM. Admission is free, with an accompanying program of interactive activities and catering around the arena.
Highlights Beach Soccer Championship 2026
- National Beach Soccer Title Women and Men
- Pitch directly on the Baltic Sea beach
- Free admission to all competitions
- Youth tournaments in parallel
- Family program and catering
Programme Beach Soccer Championship 2026
29–30 August 2026 — Strand Arena Warnemünde, daily 10 AM–6 PM
- Final 4 German Beach Soccer League Women
- Final 4 German Beach Soccer League Men
- Finals DFB Beach Soccer Tour Women & Men
- Youth tournaments female and male
- Interactive activities on the beach
Prices Beach Soccer Championship 2026
Free admission. Grandstand seats subject to availability.
Practical information — Beach Soccer Championship
Getting There
By train to Warnemünde station (S-Bahn S1/S2 from Rostock Hauptbahnhof, approx. 25 min), then a 5-min walk to the beach. By car via the A19 and B103, parking in Warnemünde is limited.
Admission
Free admission – grandstand seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
Final 4 under the Lighthouse
The German Beach Soccer Championship has been held by the German Football Association (DFB) since the 2010s and is considered the season highlight of the German Beach Soccer League. In 2026, the DFB will set up its sand arena in Warnemünde again – directly at beach access 1 under the famous lighthouse.
Competition Format
Over two days, the four best teams in the league will compete in the classic Final 4 format: semi-finals on Saturday, third-place match and final on Sunday – separated by women and men. Simultaneously, youth tournaments for girls' and boys' teams will take place to promote young German beach soccer talent.
Strand Arena Warnemünde
The Strand Arena under the lighthouse offers around 1,000 seats in the stands and is oriented towards the pitch made of white Baltic Sea sand. Spectacular bicycle kicks, intense tackles, and the maritime backdrop make the event one of the most attractive sand sports events in Northern Germany.
Family Program and Surroundings
Around the arena, stalls, interactive activities, and catering offer a varied beach weekend. Admission is free – a conscious decision by the DFB to make beach soccer more widely visible in Germany.
Regional Context
Warnemünde is the maritime district of the Hanseatic city of Rostock in the district of Rostock (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). The sandy beach between the pier and the cliff is a central venue for major sporting events in the summer: Beach soccer championship, DLRG Cup, High Seaciety Festival, and beach tennis tournaments follow one another.
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