Cologne versus HSV: Exciting football thriller on November 2nd, 2025!
Find out everything about the Bundesliga game Cologne against HSV on November 2nd, 2025: background information, highlights and additional civil information.

Cologne versus HSV: Exciting football thriller on November 2nd, 2025!
On November 2nd, 2025, 1. FC Köln will show an impressive performance in the home arena. In the Bundesliga game against Hamburger SV, Cologne won 2-1. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric from the start, with fans loudly applauding their team. FC Köln has thus consolidated its position in the top third of the league table.
Coach Steffen Baumgart's team impressed with a committed game and didn't let anything go wrong. Above all, the two goals in the first half ensured that Cologne was able to stay on the winning path. Even though Hamburger SV put pressure on after the break, the defense around captain Jonas Hector became an insurmountable wall. The victory feels like a good deal for the team, especially because the points are so crucial in the relegation battle.
Cologne football – a strong tradition
The success of 1. FC Köln is no coincidence, as the club looks back on a long and successful history. Football in Germany is not only a popular hobby, but also an economic factor. Professional clubs like FC Köln generate significant income through the sale of television and media rights. The proceeds from media exploitation of the 1st Bundesliga amount to over 1.5 billion euros, which shows how popular sports reporting is. These numbers underline the importance of the league and domestic football for fans and the market, as Statista also summarizes: The men's European Football Championship in 2024 and the Summer Olympics were big events that brought enthusiastic spectators into the living room at home.
In the 2024/2025 season, there will be great competition for the over 1.1 billion euros in income from television broadcasting rights. Clubs like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are leaders when it comes to revenue. Bayern even expect TV revenue of over 83 million euros for the 2025/2026 season – a real dream for every football official!
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Sports media in Germany covers a wide range, from print to online content to apps and social media. The supply is becoming more and more diverse and the demand is growing. People in Germany are addicted to sports broadcasts, whether live or recorded, and this is reflected not least in the number of viewers. The big tournaments of recent years remain unforgettable and contribute to the popularity of football.
In Cologne, the fans' chants can be heard long after the game, and the team's efforts are duly celebrated. The two goals against Hamburger SV not only bring three points, but also hope and enthusiasm for the coming games. The next challenges are just around the corner, and the carnival metropolis will continue to passionately support its kickers. Further information and current reporting can be found at kicker.de.