Raute stands for diversity
HSV stands for diversity and strongly opposes discrimination of any kind. The Volksparkstadion should be a place of respect for one another.
Hamburg is our home town and the Volksparkstadion is our living room. Where we are at home, we take on social responsibility.
As a cosmopolitan club, HSV is clearly positioning itself against all forms of discrimination, violence and extremism with the statement #RauteistVielfalt.
The stadium regulations for the Volksparkstadion include an anti-discrimination clause (§ 3): “Within the scope of the stadium regulations as set out in § 1, all forms of racism, sexism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, anti-gypsyism and all other forms of group-based human hostility are prohibited.”
In compliance with this anti-discrimination clause, HSV established the 'Ankerplatz' point of contact and playce of safety during the second half of the 2019/20 season; it functions as a safe haven for those seeking help and advice who have experienced or witnessed discrimination and/or violence. True to the motto ‘Let’s not look away, instead let’s turn on the floodlights’, the Ankerplatz aims to help ensure that all visitors to the Volksparkstadion feel even more comfortable and safe.
The Ankerplatz is located in the stadium walkway behind blocks 22/23A. Stadium visitors seeking help and/or advice can contact the team on site or by telephone on +49 40 4155-2222 from when the stadium opens until one hour after the end of the match. On non-match days, you can also get in touch by emailing ankerplatz@hsv.de.
A key element of establishing an Official Fan Club [OFC] is the OFC Code of Conduct, by which OFCs commit to upholding minimum anti-fascist standards.
This stance against racism is expressed by the slogan ‘Love Hamburg – Hate Racism’, which originated from the HSV fanbase. To send a long-lasting message against discrimination, the slogan is displayed as a graffiti artwork above the West Stand at the Volksparkstadion.
HSV supports the 'Welcoming out' campaign as a patron. Together with patrons from several organisations, the campaign is committed to encouraging a supportive attitude towards LGBTIQ+ people coming out.
The HSV family is working together to preserve the Remembrance work. To mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp, a memorial plaque to the victims of National Socialism was unveiled at the Volksparkstadion in January 2020. The memorial is situated on the North-East Ramp and carries the following inscription: “In memory of the members of the HSV family who were persecuted, deported and murdered under National Socialism. Nothing and no one is forgotten! Hamburger SV”.
HSV has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s „Official definition of antisemitism": “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred towards Jews. Anti-Semitism is directed, in word or action, against Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, as well as against Jewish community institutions or religious organisations.”
The Ankerplatz is a place of contact and safety for those affected by discriminatory and sexualised violence during home matches at the Volksparkstadion.
During the home match at the Volksparkstadion, one number attracted a lot of attention: the joint campaign by Hamburg’s social services department and HSV against domestic violence.
HSV stands for diversity and strongly opposes discrimination of any kind. The Volksparkstadion should be a place of respect for one another.
An interview with Cornelius Göbel, Director of Fans, Culture & Brand Identity and authorised signatory at HSV, on sustainability aspects in fan culture.
Remembering the past is of great importance to HSV. Because: ‘Never again’ is now. ‘Never again’ is forever.
Holocaust survivor Herbert Rubinstein shares his powerful childhood story, his survival and his new beginning in Germany. A memorable evening at the Abaton Cinema.
HSV stands for diversity and strongly opposes discrimination of any kind. The Volksparkstadion should be a place of respect for one another.
An interview with Cornelius Göbel, Director of Fans, Culture & Brand Identity and authorised signatory at HSV, on sustainability aspects in fan culture.
Remembering the past is of great importance to HSV. Because: ‘Never again’ is now. ‘Never again’ is forever.
Holocaust survivor Herbert Rubinstein shares his powerful childhood story, his survival and his new beginning in Germany. A memorable evening at the Abaton Cinema.
Inklusion
“We want all visitors to go home with a wonderful experience and to feel that their needs have been understood."
Fanny Boyn | Inclusion & Diversity
To create an inclusive stadium experience, HSV is committed to creating a (HSV) community in the interest of inclusion, in which every person is accepted and respected and in which everyone can participate on an equal basis and on their own terms – regardless of any disabilities or other individual characteristics. An overview of examples of projects that further develop and promote inclusion is available on the Fan culture page.
Inclusion at the Volksparkstadion means much more than just places for wheelchair users. As the fans’ representative, Fanny Boyn works to ensure a great stadium experience for everyone. A tour of the Volksparkstadion.
Wheelchair basketball is an inclusive sport. People with and without disabilities play together, regardless of gender – and this also applies to BG Baskets Hamburg. The HSV players do not see their role as ending at the sidelines; they also visit schools and businesses to offer exciting new perspectives.
Together with two other teams, HSV has created an inclusive sports programme for people with physical disabilities. The club has been offering football for amputees since 2021. A visit on match day.
To ensure inclusive practices and a barrier-free stadium experience, HSV is engaging in dialogue – as with the ‘Rautenschnack’ fan dialogue initiative. A visit and a tour of the stadium.
Getting to the Volksparkstadion isn’t easy for all HSV fans. Some lack money, the energy or simply someone to go with them. HSV issues free social tickets to such supporters.
HSV is converting the former ice rink at Volkspark into an energy-efficient, accessible and multi-purpose sports hall. This will create a centre for HSV sports such as wheelchair basketball, a home for HSV fans and a sports facility for schools, kindergartens and teams in the local area.
Together with two other teams, HSV has created an inclusive sports programme for people with physical disabilities. The club has been offering football for amputees since 2021. A visit on match day.
To ensure inclusive practices and a barrier-free stadium experience, HSV is engaging in dialogue – as with the ‘Rautenschnack’ fan dialogue initiative. A visit and a tour of the stadium.
Getting to the Volksparkstadion isn’t easy for all HSV fans. Some lack money, the energy or simply someone to go with them. HSV issues free social tickets to such supporters.
HSV is converting the former ice rink at Volkspark into an energy-efficient, accessible and multi-purpose sports hall. This will create a centre for HSV sports such as wheelchair basketball, a home for HSV fans and a sports facility for schools, kindergartens and teams in the local area.
HSV-Stiftung
The HSV Foundation is the charitable foundation of Hamburger SV.
It was founded in 2015 to strengthen the club’s social commitment in a sustainable manner and to create long-term, effective funding structures for the Hamburg metropolitan region. The foundation is led by an Executive Board, supported by a Board of Trustees, and operates under the patronage of the First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
Its purpose is to support children, teenagers and young adults in the fields of education, social welfare and sport. By supporting its own and selected projects, the HSV Foundation contributes to greater equality of opportunity, social inclusion and a strong sense of community in our region.
Relocating school lessons to the Volksparkstadion – in the 2022/23 season, numerous pupils and their teachers once again made this wish come true by holding their lessons in the classroom at the Volksparkstadion.
During the 2023/24 season, the HSV Foundation, together with many HSV fans, the HSV first team and the HSV women’s team, fulfilled 1,887 Christmas wishes from children and young people in the Hamburg metropolitan area.
Each season, the HSV Foundation distributes 1,000 start-of-school packages to children entering school from backgrounds with more challenging socio-economic circumstances. A look at the project.
Relocating school lessons to the Volksparkstadion – in the 2022/23 season, numerous pupils and their teachers once again made this wish come true by holding their lessons in the classroom at the Volksparkstadion.
During the 2023/24 season, the HSV Foundation, together with many HSV fans, the HSV first team and the HSV women’s team, fulfilled 1,887 Christmas wishes from children and young people in the Hamburg metropolitan area.
Each season, the HSV Foundation distributes 1,000 start-of-school packages to children entering school from backgrounds with more challenging socio-economic circumstances. A look at the project.
Wohnungslosigkeit
HSV is collaborating with the Hamburg street magazine Hinz&Kunzt.
Starting in early 2023, the street magazine Hinz&Kunzt has been sold at the North/East entrance and on the Westplaza during the HSV first-team’s home matches at the Volksparkstadion. As part of the partnership between HSV and the Hamburg street magazine, there have been a number of joint projects and initiatives over the years.
A city tour with Hinz&Kunzt: on the 26th of June 2026, HSV staff met with Chris from Hinz&Kunzt for a very special city tour.
During the home match against Holstein Kiel on the 18th of March 2023, ‘The Homeless Gallery’ appeared at the Volksparkstadion. This charitable art project was launched to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hamburg street magazine Hinz&Kunzt.
During the Covid lockdown, the Hamburg street magazine Hinz&Kunzt was available through the HSV online shop and the HSV Supporters Club online shop. By ordering the magazine, HSV fans helped the street vendors to earn a living even during the lockdown.
A city tour with Hinz&Kunzt: on the 26th of June 2026, HSV staff met with Chris from Hinz&Kunzt for a very special city tour.
During the home match against Holstein Kiel on the 18th of March 2023, ‘The Homeless Gallery’ appeared at the Volksparkstadion. This charitable art project was launched to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hamburg street magazine Hinz&Kunzt.
During the Covid lockdown, the Hamburg street magazine Hinz&Kunzt was available through the HSV online shop and the HSV Supporters Club online shop. By ordering the magazine, HSV fans helped the street vendors to earn a living even during the lockdown.
Ukraine-Hilfen
Together with various HSV organisations, the Supporters Club collected material donations for refugees from Ukraine between the 30th of March and the 17th of April 2022.
Following the last-minute cancellation of the home match against FC Erzgebirge Aue, HSV invited refugees from Ukraine and their carers to lunch at the fan restaurant ‘Die Raute’ on the 12th of March 2022. This meant that the food, which had already been prepared for the home match crowd, could still be put to good use.
Located on Schnackenburgallee, a shelter for refugees – including those from Ukraine – has been in operation since mid-2022; it is run by Fördern & Wohnen and Complete Dienstleistung GmbH. HSV is supporting the initiative both financially and by providing leisure and educational activities.
On 28 May 2022, numerous leading figures from the worlds of sport, music and entertainment gathered at the Volksparkstadion to show their solidarity and support for peace. The funds raised at the charity event went to Ukraine.
HSV sold symbolic solidarity season tickets to HSV fans in April 2022. The proceeds of 68,172.57 euros were donated to the HSV Foundation and used to support Ukrainian refugees sheltering in Hamburg.
The Supporters’ Club auctioned off eleven ‘Peace Shirts’, which the HSV first-team players wore ahead of their away match against 1. FC Nürnberg from the 5th March 2022. A total of 7,551.87 euros was raised for refugees from Ukraine.
Located on Schnackenburgallee, a shelter for refugees – including those from Ukraine – has been in operation since mid-2022; it is run by Fördern & Wohnen and Complete Dienstleistung GmbH. HSV is supporting the initiative both financially and by providing leisure and educational activities.
On 28 May 2022, numerous leading figures from the worlds of sport, music and entertainment gathered at the Volksparkstadion to show their solidarity and support for peace. The funds raised at the charity event went to Ukraine.
HSV sold symbolic solidarity season tickets to HSV fans in April 2022. The proceeds of 68,172.57 euros were donated to the HSV Foundation and used to support Ukrainian refugees sheltering in Hamburg.
The Supporters’ Club auctioned off eleven ‘Peace Shirts’, which the HSV first-team players wore ahead of their away match against 1. FC Nürnberg from the 5th March 2022. A total of 7,551.87 euros was raised for refugees from Ukraine.
Trauerkultur
Right before they die, many people express a need to stay connected to life and to do things they used to enjoy.
As part of the ‘last wish’ programme, people can, for example, attend a home match, a training session or take a guided tour of the museum and stadium. Alternatively, they are given the opportunity to say goodbye and spend a moment alone with their carers in the empty stadium. The point of contact for the ‘last wish’ programme is the fan culture team. Further information is available here: