Cricket in Cologne · easy commute from the wider region
Cricket in Cologne
Cricket in Cologne is played at the Golden Star Cricket Club Bonn (GSCC) at Bundesliga level . As the only club in the greater Cologne/Bonn area in the Bundesliga NRW, we have many players from Cologne, Leverkusen and the Rhein-Erft district.
25
minutes from Cologne main station
Easy by train or car
1.
Bundesliga in the wider region
Only club in the region in Bundesliga NRW
20+
Nationalities in the squad
Match languages German & English
Getting there
Getting there from Cologne
By train
~25 minutes from Cologne main station
Cologne main station → Bonn main station, then bus 631 to the Rheinaue.
By car
A555 towards Bonn
Exit Bonn-Süd → Cricket-Stadion Rheinaue. Parking right next to the pitch.
Meeting point
Wednesdays from 6 PM
Cricket-Stadion Rheinaue, Bonn. April to September. Free trial training.
What sets us apart
Why cricketers from Cologne come to us
Division
Bundesliga on your doorstep
Bundesliga NRW in the wider Cologne area only exists with us.
Home ground
A real cricket stadium
Our own ground at the Bonn Rheinaue, not an improvised pitch in a park.
Squad
Multinational
Players from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UK, Australia, Germany and more.
Competition
Structured match play
Bundesliga, Regionalliga, Cup and European Cricket Series — not casual cricket.
Club culture
Cologne has a vibrant cricket scene with its own clubs — and yet many players from Cologne travel regularly to us in Bonn. What draws them to GSCC isn't the level of play alone, but the club culture: over 20 nationalities in the squad, a warm welcome for newcomers, friendships that extend well beyond the pitch, and an atmosphere where everyone belongs. If you're looking for more than just cricket, you'll find a second home with us.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cricket club in Cologne?
Yes, Cologne has its own cricket clubs. Even so, many cricketers from Cologne choose the Golden Star Cricket Club Bonn — for the cultural diversity of our team, the close friendships, and the Bundesliga-level cricket. Bonn is only about 25 minutes from Cologne main station.
How far is it from Cologne to training?
By train, about 20–25 minutes from Cologne main station to Bonn main station. From there, ~15 minutes on bus 631 to the Rheinaue. About the same by car via the A555.
Can I come from Cologne for a trial training?
Yes, any Wednesday from 6 PM. Ideally drop us a quick email beforehand so we can keep an eye out for you at training.
What is covered in training?
Batting, bowling, fielding, match situations. We train with real cricket equipment on a real pitch — no garage setup.
The next step
The commute is worth it
If you want to play cricket seriously, you travel for the right division. Come and see us.