FC St. Pauli is set to face Spanish top-flight team Deportivo de A Coruña in a test match before the new season. The game will take place on August 1st at the Millerntor stadium and marks the official season opener for the club.

What to Expect?

FC St. Pauli will play in the second league again after two years in the Bundesliga, while Deportivo de A Coruña has bounced back to the top flight after a downturn that saw them relegated to the third tier.

The Opponents

Deportivo de A Coruña is a traditional club from Galicia with a rich history of success, including the Spanish championship title in 2000 and a Champions League semifinal appearance in 2004.

The Game

The test match will be played in an extended format, with a total of 120 minutes of playing time. Coach Marcel Rapp will have the opportunity to give all players game time.

DateTimeOpponent
August 1st6:30 PMDeportivo de A Coruña

Current League Standing

FC St. Pauli finished the last season in 18th place in the Bundesliga with 26 points from 34 games and a record of 6 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses. The team has not earned any points in the last 5 games and lost the last game against VfL Wolfsburg 1-3 on May 16th, 2026.

Christopher Street Day

As part of the game, the club will also commemorate the Christopher Street Day. Before the match, numerous members and fans will participate in the official CSD parade through the city and celebrate.