The Icon League: New Kleinfeld-Liga starts with prominent teams in Berlin

The Icon League: New Kleinfeld-Liga starts with prominent teams in Berlin

Berlin (dpa)-The upcoming Icon League throws a new light on developments in the field of small field leagues in Germany. This exciting initiative, which was launched by former international Toni Kroos and Streamer Elias Nerlich, starts from the beginning of September and is to open a new chapter in the country's football culture. Kroos, who ended his career in July 2023 after the European National Team's European Championship, "It has been a lot of work in the past few months to develop The Icon League, but I am happy if we can show everyone what we have created."

a new trend in the sports landscape

The Icon League is not alone; It is part of a larger trend that shapes the football scene in Germany. Already at the beginning of the year, Baller League, founded by Lukas Podolski and Mats Hummel's Hummel's Hummel's, caused a sensation. This league achieved impressive number of spectators on her first match days, with three million live views on Twitch and over 450,000 live viewers. The popularity of such formats shows the growing interest in sporty events with a new, entertaining approach.

The linked personalities

The Icon League is supported by a variety of known personalities. In addition to Toni Kroos, other prominent athletes, such as Antonio Rüdiger and Robert Andrich, as well as artists such as the rapper Luciano and Ski AGGU will also act as team captains. This mixture of sport and entertainment could help address a wider audience and make the league a holistic experience.

important dates and events

The first big event of the Icon League, the Draft Day, takes place on July 28, 2023 in the Berlin Admiralspalast. This will be followed by the first round of the game in the Cologne Lanxess Arena on September 1, 2023. Then the main round of the league is held every Monday in Düsseldorf Castello, a multi-purpose and event hall that is ideal for such a sporting entertainment.

anticipation for the league

Elias Nerlich spoke about the exciting preparations of the league and emphasized: "We were passionate and heated behind the scenes. We spurred each other to create something that just really makes really bad." So far, 13 teams have already been announced for the league, with another team being planned. These teams should not only create sporting skills, but also create a fishing right atmosphere that brings together young and old generations.

- Nag