FC Augsburg hosts the Swabian Selection: Friendly at Rosenaustadion brings anticipation
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Friendly with summer flair: FC Augsburg hosts the Swabian Selection at Rosenaustadion
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Rosenaustadion will become the stage for a special football match with a regional character. At 2:00 PM, FC Augsburg will face a Swabian Selection put together by the Bavarian Football Association along with Augsburger Allgemeine. For fans, this means: summer preparation, derby feeling, and real stadium atmosphere at a traditional venue.
A duel with regional DNA
The FCA starts its summer preparation with this friendly match, bringing fresh joy to the game, speed, and competitive toughness onto the pitch. The selection team will be coached by former FCA striker Sascha Mölders, supported by Zdenko Miletić and a federation coach from the BFV. This mix of club familiarity, experience, and regional identity gives the match its special appeal.
Rosenaustadion: Tradition, atmosphere, and short distances
The Rosenaustadion is one of the most well-known football addresses in the city of Augsburg. With its large crowd, distinctive stands, and proximity to the pitch, it creates an intense football experience where fan chants and pitch tension are particularly direct. For arrival, the Stadionstraße serves as a clear orientation, along with good connections via the B17 and designated parking options on match days.
Tickets, admission, and stadium experience
Advance sales start on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available in the FCA online shop, at the office, and in the fan shop on Maximilianstraße. The ticket prices are intentionally calculated to be family-friendly: Adults pay 12 euros, reduced tickets are 9 euros, and children aged 0 to 14 years pay 6 euros. The admission for wheelchair users is also 9 euros. Additionally, one euro from each ticket sold will go to the BFV Social Foundation.
What makes this friendly special
Such matches are more than just an ordinary test. It’s about running paths, pressing, formations, and teamwork in the early preparation phase. At the same time, the match offers an atmosphere that oscillates between club love and regional pride. Those who see the FCA live during this phase experience the team as approachable, unfiltered, and with that energy that only a stadium afternoon in summer can bring.
Conclusion: FC Augsburg against the Swabian Selection promises a varied football afternoon with a regional character, a clear sporting statement, and real stadium feeling. Anyone wanting to experience preparation, talent, and emotions up close should not miss this match.
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