Rot-Weiss Essen to open season with home match against 1860 Munich
Rot-Weiss Essen will begin the 2025/26 3. Liga season on Friday with a home game against TSV 1860 Munich. The match is set to be played in front of a sold-out stadium.

Football club Rot-Weiss Essen is set to commence the 2025/26 season in Germany's 3. Liga on Friday, August 1st. The team will host TSV 1860 Munich at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße for their opening fixture. The game is anticipated to draw a capacity crowd of 19,300 spectators.
Head coach Uwe Koschinat addressed journalists on Thursday during the pre-match press conference. He provided insights into the team's preparations and outlook for the upcoming season. A recording of the press conference is available on the club's official YouTube channel.
The match against 1860 Munich marks the start of the new league campaign for Rot-Weiss Essen. The team aims to secure a strong performance and begin the season with a victory on home turf. The result will influence the club's standing in the league table throughout the season.