Vienna inclusion derby: A festival for the joy of football!

Vienna inclusion derby: A festival for the joy of football!

Allianz Stadion, 1130 Wien, Österreich - On June 17, 2025, the third Viennese inclusion derby took place in the Allianz Stadium in Vienna-Hütteldorf. Under the motto "together instead of each other" players of the SK Rapid and the Viennese Austria competed against each other in mixed teams. The event was initiated by Coca-Cola and was a real highlight for everyone involved. Around the Ankick at 5:00 p.m., the fans flocked to the stadium from 4:00 p.m. to cheer on the colorful teams.

referee Sala Telek led the exciting game, which consisted of two halves of 20 minutes each. Particular attention was paid to the result, but the joint experience and joy of football. Team red, dressed in the colors Rapid, lost 2: 4 against Team Weiß, where, among others, Rapid managing director Steffen Hofmann and singer Cesar Sampson were on the field, but the real winner was integration.

a day of joy

While the numbers on the scoreboard would be decisive in an ordinary football game, it was the laughter of the participants at the inclusion derby and the enthusiasm in the stadium that was in the foreground. Hofmann emphasized this when he praised the laughing faces of the actors. "It was an unforgettable day when we all came together to celebrate the sport and community," he said after the game.

The revenue of the event will go to the special new teams of both clubs and Special Olympics Austria. This not only promotes sport, but also a strong sign of inclusion. This commitment is not only a contribution to a sporting event, but also an important step towards a fairer society.

inclusion in football

Similar initiatives also take place in other places in Austria. The Uniqa Panther Cup tournament recently organized in Innsbruck, where teams from Tyrol and Vorarlberg came together to show their skills. These events are all about community, respect and the joy of playing, as was the case in the context of the inclusion derby. It is gratifying to see that such formats are increasingly gaining popularity and offering the athletes involved a platform to express themselves and to support each other.

While the balls rolled in Hütteldorf, the message was clear: football combined - no matter what skills you have. The inclusion derby was not just a game; It was a festival of diversity and togetherness. In a world that demands more than solidarity, such events set a valuable sign.

For those who missed the event, there will hopefully be a sequel - the anticipation for the next inclusion derby is already great!

For more information you can report the reports on Kicker.at , skrapid.at and Specialolympics.at read.