# Rot-Weiss Essen club activities and match preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rot-weiss-essen-club-activities-and-match-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-10T20:10:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Rot-Weiss Essen has engaged in various club activities, beginning with the inaugural ‘Zechenabend’ fan event at the stadium’s Zechenloge. This event featured head coach Uwe Koschinat and new signings Janne Sietan and Tony Menzel, the latter of whom provided updates on his recovery from a left ankle ligament injury.

Following these community initiatives, the club prepared for a match against Fortuna Köln on October 13. Approximately 15,500 tickets were sold for the fixture, with specific seating arrangements made for Fortuna Köln supporters in block G2. The club also issued administrative reminders regarding mobile ticketing and the prohibition of illegal messages on fan gear.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Rot-Weiss Essen prepares to host Fortuna Köln

Rot-Weiss Essen hosts Fortuna Köln on October 13 at 7:00 PM, with over 15,500 tickets already sold for the match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rot-weiss-essen-prepares-to-host-fortuna-kln

### 2026-09-30: Rot-Weiss Essen hosts inaugural ‘Zechenabend’ fan event

Rot-Weiss Essen held its first ‘Zechenabend’ fan event, featuring coach Uwe Koschinat and new players Janne Sietan and Tony Menzel.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rot-weiss-essen-hosts-inaugural-zechenabend-fan-event

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