What’s on the agenda?

Mainz 05 travels on Saturday, July 13 2026, to Eisbachtal to play the second pre‑season friendly of the 2026/27 campaign against Oberliga side Sportfreunde Eisbachtal. Kick‑off is set for 4 p.m. at the temporary Bruchwegstadion venue. Coach Urs Fischer will test the newest attacking options after the team celebrated an 11‑0 win over TSG Pfeddersheim the previous night.

Who will be on the pitch?

Supporters can expect several familiar faces. Florian Kainz, Jannick Schmid and Mats Møller Dæhli are slated for the starting eleven according to training reports. A young goalkeeper from the U‑19 squad, Luca Huber, is also set to make his debut. Former goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller, whose youth club is based in Eisbachtal, will be in attendance, adding extra interest.

How to get there?

Eisbachtal lies in the Westerwald, about 30 km south of Mainz. The quickest route runs via the A60 and B41, taking roughly 35 minutes. Fans traveling by train can alight at Eisbachtal‑Klein station at 2:30 p.m.; the stadium is a five‑minute walk away. Limited parking is available at the sports ground, so early arrival is advisable.

Tickets and pricing

The club has released 2,500 tickets for pre‑sale. Adults pay €12, children up to 12 years €6. Online sales run through the official Mainz‑05 website and close on Friday, July 12, at 6 p.m. No on‑site box office will be open, so purchase ahead of time.

Why the friendly matters

After a mixed Bundesliga season – 10th place with 40 points, 10 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses and a WLWLD recent‑form run – the squad needs clear signals for the second half of the campaign. The tally of 44 goals scored and 53 conceded (‑9 goal difference) highlights defensive issues that Fischer aims to address in training. A strong showing against the regional partner could boost confidence, while the league table shows Mainz 05 49 points behind Bayern Munich.

What does this mean for supporters?

A trip to Eisbachtal offers more than football; it’s a slice of club history. In the 1970s and 80s, Mainz and Eisbachtal met frequently in the Regionalliga and Oberliga Südwest. Legends such as Manfred "Moppes" Petz, Willi Löhr and Karl‑Helmut "Charly" Mähn once played on that pitch. Today a cooperation agreement links the two clubs, and the friendly symbolizes that long‑standing relationship.

What’s next?

After Saturday’s match, the next training camp returns to Mainz, where the coaching staff will analyse the results and decide the line‑up for the season‑opening game. Fans can watch the breakdown live on the official YouTube channel. The next official Bundesliga fixture is set for August 12 against Eintracht Frankfurt – a key date that will test the current form.