Ticket Demand Surges for Historic Women's Revierderby Between BVB and Schalke

Borussia Dortmund is preparing to break a major attendance record as ticket sales for the upcoming Women's Regionalliga West clash against FC Schalke 04 surpass 17,000. The high demand guarantees that the upcoming fixture will shatter the previous German record of 14,500 tickets sold for a women's regional league game.

The top-of-the-table showdown is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Stadion Rote Erde. Borussia Dortmund currently holds the top position in the league with a perfect record of 12 wins from 12 matches, while their local rivals from Gelsenkirchen sit closely behind in second place.

The match also marks a significant milestone for former national team player Alex Popp, who joined BVB this season and is preparing to experience her very first Revierderby in her home region. Broadcaster WDR announced plans to cover the game live starting at 2:50 p.m. across its television network, website, and mobile application, with commentary provided by Benedikt Brinsa and former European champion Inka Grings.

While ticket sales and anticipation soar for the women's team, the men's squad has experienced some roster adjustments during the international break. National team manager Jürgen Klopp was forced to manage a major defensive absence as BVB center-back Waldemar Anton was ruled out due to muscular issues.

Anton, who has been a consistent starter under coach Niko Kovac and played every match this season, will remain in Dortmund to recover. His absence impacts Germany's upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, which include an away match against Serbia in Belgrade on Friday, November 13, and a home fixture against the Netherlands at the Berlin Olympic Stadium on Monday, November 16.

To compensate for the defensive loss, Klopp has called up RB Leipzig player Ridle Baku to the national team squad. Meanwhile, other domestic players are also preparing for international duties, with VfB Stuttgart sending seven professionals across various global competitions and friendlies.

As the international break unfolds, clubs like RB Leipzig are utilizing friendly matches to maintain squad fitness. Head coach Martín Demichelis' squad is scheduled to face Czech first-division side FK Mladá Boleslav at the RBL-Fußballakademie on Thursday, November 12, giving reserve players an opportunity to secure valuable playing time.