When does the event start?

AFTERPLAY 2026 starts on 16.09.2026 at 19:00 and ends according to the program data at 21:00.

Yes, the event is designated as free of charge. Additionally, a hat collection is mentioned as a form of entry in the program series.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is Das PLUS am Neumarkt, Neumarkt 19, 47119 Duisburg.

Who is the evening suitable for?

For football fans, literature lovers, and anyone who finds football culture, language, and fan chants exciting even outside the stadium.

Is the location indoors?

Yes, the event takes place indoors.

Are there any ticket information?

A classic ticket purchase is not required for this evening. The event is free or organized as a hat collection.

Football, Words, and Ruhrort: AFTERPLAY 2026 Ignites Literary Tension

Name: AFTERPLAY 2026 | Is Your Problem Between Your Ears
Start: 2026-09-16T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-16T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Das PLUS am Neumarkt

AFTERPLAY 2026 brings football, language, and the atmosphere of Ruhrort to the stage

On September 16, 2026, Das PLUS am Neumarkt in Duisburg-Ruhrort will become the meeting point for everyone who loves football not only on the field but also in their heads. At AFTERPLAY 2026 | Is Your Problem Between Your Ears, Klaus Hansen will be in the spotlight – with an evening about the language of football, fan habits, reality satire, and the great narrative power of sports.

When the Whistle Blows in the Mind

The event runs from 19:00 to 21:00 and fits perfectly into the special stadium atmosphere of a football literature festival. The title plays with that moment when a harmless saying becomes an entire game idea: Between locker room humor, tactics, and fan chants, it shows how closely football and everyday life are interconnected. Klaus Hansen, a supporter of Meidericher Spielverein since 1961, brings the perspective of a true football expert.

Football Language as Field Tension

The festival AFTERPLAY understands sports as a stage for stories, memories, and cultural friction. This is exactly where the strength of this evening lies: It’s not about league positions or pressing, but about the words that elevate the game. Anyone who loves football will instantly recognize the mix of field tension, precise observation, and literary wit. Das PLUS am Neumarkt provides the matching framework: approachable, urban, lively, and right in the harbor district.

Ruhrort, Literature, and Fan Passion

Football culture thrives on identity, and Ruhrort provides the right sound for that. The festival connects to this energy and makes the evening a meeting point for fans, readers, and curious visitors. Between readings, discussions, and football knowledge, an evening emerges that shows the sport from its clever, ironic, and emotional side. It is precisely this mix that makes AFTERPLAY 2026 a real insider tip for football fans with a penchant for language.

Conclusion: An Evening for Everyone Who Experiences Football with Mind and Heart

AFTERPLAY 2026 | Is Your Problem Between Your Ears promises an exciting, pointed, and atmospheric evening in Duisburg-Ruhrort. Anyone looking for football stories, clever observations, and a real stadium atmosphere off the pitch should experience this event live.

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AFTERPLAY 2026 in Duisburg: Football Literature with Heart and Attitude

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