German Men’s National Team to host open training session
Wake Forest University will host an open training session for the German Men’s National Team on Monday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. at W. Dennie Spry Stadium.
Winston-Salem will serve as the German team’s home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This is a free event for fans, but tickets are required and limited. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 5:30 p.m. Ticket claims for the training session will open on Friday, May 1. To sign up for the interest list to be the first to receive ticket information, please click here.
Wake Forest men’s soccer head coach Bobby Muuss and women’s soccer head coach Tony da Luz, along with a representative from the German Men’s National Team, will provide opening remarks. Following the hour-long session, players will be available for photos and autographs. Concessions and merchandise will be available throughout the evening.
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Winston-Salem, Wake Forest and The Graylyn Estate selected as Host Site for FIFA World Cup 2026™
As part of the partnership, announced on January 9, the German team will reside at The Graylyn Estate and train at Wake Forest’s W. Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium, one of the nation’s premier collegiate soccer facilities.
Together, Wake Forest and Graylyn will provide world-class training infrastructure and accommodations as the four-time World Cup champions prepare for and compete in one of the world’s premier global sporting events.
Germany’s selection of Winston-Salem reflects the region’s growing reputation as a destination capable of hosting elite international events. The partnership is expected to generate international visibility, stimulate economic activity, and foster meaningful community engagement, while showcasing the strength of collaboration between Wake Forest, local leaders, and statewide partners.
Germany selected Wake Forest as its host training site due to its thriving collegiate environment, state-of-the-art athletics facilities, and reputation as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Germany also chose The Graylyn Estate as the team’s base camp due to its national prominence as a premier boutique hotel and its secluded, historic 55-acre setting, which offers the privacy, focus, and comfort required at the highest level of international competition. Its proximity to Wake Forest’s athletics facilities further positioned Winston-Salem as an ideal home base throughout the tournament.
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