Welcome to the 2026 Trade Fair Soccer Cup
From June 26 to 28, 2026, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) will host the International Trade Fair Soccer Cup. Around 10 soccer teams from German, Dutch, and Italian trade fairs will compete for victory in this event. Their goal: the trade fair soccer cup.
In addition to the all-day tournament on Saturday, June 27, the event offers two evening events, tastings conducted by the various DLG testing centers, interesting facts about agriculture, and tours to agricultural businesses in the surrounding area.
Venue
DLG Center Technology and Farm Inputs
Max-Eyth-Weg 1
64823 Groß-Umstadt, Germany
Contact
Jana Sondermann
DLG e. V.
Tel.: +49 69 24788-447
J.Sondermann@DLG.org
Maritim Hotel Darmstadt
Rheinstr. 105
64295 Darmstadt, Germany
For enquiries about the reserved room allotment, please contact Tim Börner at: T.Boerner@DLG.org
Schedule
🏨 Friday afternoon
| Individual arrival of the teams at the hotels |
15:30 – 18:00
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| Meeting point for all tours:, DLG Test Center, Groß‑Umstadt. Further transfer by shuttle service or on foot. |
🍸 Friday evening
| 18:30 | Meeting point for the teams at the DLG site Welcome drink |
| 18:45 | Captains’ meeting |
| 19:15 | Opening address by the DLG Executive Management |
| 21:00 | Group draw |
| 21:30 | Get-together at the DLG site |
| 23:00 | End of the event |
⚽ Saturday during the day
| 09:00 | Tournament start at the sports field |
| 16:30 | Tournament end at the sports field |
🏆 Saturday evening
| 19:00 | Meeting point for the teams at the DLG site Welcome drink |
| 19:30 | Opening and welcome address DLG Executive Management / AUMA |
| 19:50 | Presentation of Messe Cup 2027 |
| 20:00 | Opening of the buffet |
| 21:00 | Awards ceremony and announcement of the prediction game winners |
| 21:45 | DJ set begins |
| 01:00 | Official end of the event Followed by a recommended disco venue in Darmstadt (open end) |
☕ Sunday morning
Breakfast and departure of the teams
Farm tours
Experience agriculture live
The DLG has over 30,000 members, making it an innovation platform and leading network in the agricultural and food industry. It organizes trade fairs and events worldwide, tests food, agricultural technology, and operating resources, and offers practical knowledge through our specialist media. The DLG works in Germany, Europe, and globally, promoting science, research, education, consumer protection, and international cooperation.
In this context, the DLG also works closely with local farms. This gives tournament participants the opportunity to take part in farm tours in the Groß-Umstadt area. The following activities are available to choose from.
- Erdbeerhof Münch: Fruit and vegetable cultivation directly in Groß-Umstadt
- Hof Seeger: Piglet breeding, pig fattening, and arable farming
- DLG World in Groß-Umstadt: Chassis dynamometer, Power Mix, DLG theme corners
