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The HSV Volkspark Festival is Hamburger SV’s official annual pre-season kickoff party and season-opening celebration. Taking place on the grounds immediately outside the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, the family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, and interactive fan areas for all ages—including a Kids' World and youth eSports zones.The highlight of the festivities is always a high-profile, pre-season friendly match played inside the stadium.Key Details & TipsLocation: Held directly beside the Volksparkstadion on Parkplatz Weiß (White Parking Lot), right in front of the East Stand.Admission: Festival access itself is entirely free, but the friendly match requires a paid ticket.Ticket Pricing (Historical): Tickets to watch the pre-season match are generally very affordable; for example, recent adult tickets started at roughly €12, with discounted tickets (under 21s and children) at €5.Travel: Due to high attendance and limited parking, the club recommends using local public transport to reach the grounds.While the exact dates for the late-summer festival vary year by year, the club's pre-season preparations and training camps for the campaign are already officially underway.
