Hamburger SV hosts Everton in preseason friendly at Volksparkstadion

On 1 August 2026, Hamburger SV staged a double‑header at the Volksparkstadion as part of the Volksparkfestival. The HSV women’s team played first, losing 0‑1 to England’s Everton FC after Ornella Vignola scored the only goal. About 8,000 spectators attended the women's match.

Later that afternoon the HSV men’s side faced Everton. Everton secured a 2‑1 victory, with a stoppage‑time winner from Braiden Graham after a defensive error by Hamburg. The match was streamed live for free on HSV’s official YouTube channel and HSVtv, while tickets for the event had already sold around 35,000.

Both clubs used the friendlies to fine‑tune preparations for the upcoming season, with HSV head coach Merlin Polzin and club officials highlighting the importance of the games for fitness and tactical work.