Bundesliga NRW · WDCV competition
Cricket in NRW
Cricket in NRW is the strongest cricket region in Germany. With the Bundesliga NRW at the top of the West German Cricket Association (WDCV) competition pyramid, North Rhine-Westphalia is the sporting centre of German cricket. GSCC Bonn has been part of this league since 2006.
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Divisions
Bundesliga, Regionalliga, Verbandsliga
WDCV
Strongest federation
West German Cricket Association
2006
GSCC in Bundesliga NRW
Only from the greater Bonn & Cologne area
League pyramid
Divisions in NRW
1st division
Bundesliga NRW
Top flight of German cricket. GSCC A team.
2nd division
Regionalliga NRW
Development stage. GSCC B team.
3rd division
Verbandsliga NRW
Beginners and amateur level.
Wettbewerbe
Competitions in the region
May–September
Bundesliga NRW
League season against the best clubs in NRW.
Knockout tournament
WDCV Cup
Cup competition of the West German Cricket Association.
National
German Cup (DCB)
National club cup of the German Cricket Federation.
International
European Cricket Series
T10 tournaments with GSCC participation in Cologne/Bonn.
Why NRW is so strong in cricket
WDCV has the most clubs of any German federation, a high player density with cricket-playing communities from South Asia, Afghanistan and the UK, established grounds in Bonn, Düsseldorf, Cologne and several Ruhr cities — and through the European Cricket Series we regularly bring European teams to the region. At GSCC, beginners of every level start with us. Home ground: Cricket-Stadion Rheinaue, Bonn — easily reached from Cologne, Bonn, Koblenz and the Rhein-Sieg district.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many cricket clubs are there in NRW?
North Rhine-Westphalia has dozens of cricket clubs, organised under the West German Cricket Association (WDCV). The Bundesliga NRW is the top tier. The Golden Star Cricket Club Bonn is the only Bundesliga club from the greater Bonn/Cologne area.
What is the Bundesliga NRW in cricket?
The Bundesliga NRW is the top division of the West German Cricket Association and one of several regional cricket Bundesligas in Germany. It is one of the most competitive leagues in the country.
Who organises cricket in NRW?
The West German Cricket Association (WDCV) organises competition in NRW. The German Cricket Federation (DCB) is the national governing body above it.
Where can I learn cricket in NRW?
At any WDCV club. At GSCC Bonn, trial training is open to everyone every Wednesday from 6 PM — from total beginners to players with prior experience.
Be part of the journey
Join NRW cricket
Gain Bundesliga experience, become part of a 20+ nation club community, play in a real cricket stadium.