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VfL Bochum matches, tickets and travel

Founded in 1848, VfL Bochum are one of the Ruhr area's classic clubs, rooted in a hard-working city with a strong local identity. They play at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion, a compact ground in Bochum that holds about 27,600 and keeps you close to the noise. Bochum are not built on glamour, they are built on loyalty, edge, and a crowd that values honesty as much as style, with local feeling running deep across the region. The rivalry with nearby Schalke is one of the names visitors will hear quickly. Below you'll find VfL Bochum's upcoming fixtures, tickets, and everything you need to plan a matchday visit.

Last updated 9 July 2026

Home ground Vonovia Ruhrstadionin Bochum2. Bundesliga, DFB Pokal

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VfL Bochum quick facts

Team
VfL Bochum
Team type
Club
Country
Germany
Home ground
Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum
Last match
Ajax 1–1 VfL Bochum
Next match
Swansea vs VfL Bochum, Tue 21 Jul

Upcoming VfL Bochum matches

Matches on Tuesday, 21 July

Matches on Saturday, 25 July

Matches on Saturday, 1 August

Matches on Friday, 7 August

Matches on Friday, 14 August

Matches on Sunday, 23 August

Matches on Saturday, 29 August

Matches on Saturday, 5 September

Matches on Saturday, 12 September

Matches on Saturday, 19 September

Matches on Saturday, 10 October

Recent finished VfL Bochum matches

VfL Bochum squad

27 players · Manager: D. Hecking

Squad last updated 13 July 2026. Player details can change with transfers and may not always be current.

D. Hecking
D. Hecking
Manager · Germany · 61 yrs

Goalkeepers

T. Horn
T. Horn
Goalkeeper · 32 yrs
1
N. Thiede
N. Thiede
Goalkeeper · 26 yrs
22
Hugo Johannes Walter Rölleke
Hugo Johannes Walter Rölleke
Goalkeeper · 20 yrs
38

Defenders

P. Strompf
P. Strompf
Defender · 27 yrs
3
E. Mašović
E. Mašović
Defender · 27 yrs
4
K. Vogt
K. Vogt
Defender · 34 yrs
7
O. Olsen
O. Olsen
Defender · 25 yrs
13
N. Loosli
N. Loosli
Defender · 28 yrs
20
R. Rösch
R. Rösch
Defender · 26 yrs
26
Owono Darnell Keumo
Owono Darnell Keumo
Defender · 18 yrs
30
M. Wittek
M. Wittek
Defender · 30 yrs
32
K. Koscierski
K. Koscierski
Defender · 18 yrs
35
L. Morgalla
L. Morgalla
Defender · 21 yrs
39

Midfielders

K. Wätjen
K. Wätjen
Midfielder · 35 yrs
8
M. Bero
M. Bero
Midfielder · 30 yrs
19
Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka
Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka
Midfielder · 18 yrs
21
K. Miyoshi
K. Miyoshi
Midfielder · 28 yrs
23
M. Pannewig
M. Pannewig
Midfielder · 21 yrs
24
N. Jahn
N. Jahn
Midfielder · 21 yrs
27
Cajetan Benjamin Lenz
Cajetan Benjamin Lenz
Midfielder · 19 yrs
34

Attackers

I. Sissoko
I. Sissoko
Attacker · 30 yrs
9
C. Marshall
C. Marshall
Attacker · 21 yrs
16
G. Holtmann
G. Holtmann
Attacker · 30 yrs
17
M. Rakneberg
M. Rakneberg
Attacker · 23 yrs
18
Farid Alfa-Ruprecht
Farid Alfa-Ruprecht
Attacker · 19 yrs
29
P. Hofmann
P. Hofmann
Attacker · 32 yrs
33
Alessandro Crimaldi
Alessandro Crimaldi
Attacker · 18 yrs
37

FAQ

When is VfL Bochum's next match?
VfL Bochum visit Swansea on Tuesday 21 July at 16:00 at Swansea.com Stadium (Swansea local time).
Where does VfL Bochum play their home matches?
Vonovia Ruhrstadion in Bochum.
What competitions is VfL Bochum playing in?
VfL Bochum plays across the 2. Bundesliga and DFB Pokal.
How do I buy VfL Bochum tickets?
Tap any match above to open the match page, we link to the cheapest available ticket via our partner ticket-compare.com. For sold-out matches, official club resale is the safest secondary option.