{"id":1519,"date":"2026-04-25T22:52:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T20:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gsccbonn.de\/de\/cricket-in-koeln\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T14:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:19:46","slug":"cricket-in-koeln","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gsccbonn.de\/en\/cricket-in-koeln\/","title":{"rendered":"Cricket in Cologne"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cricket in Cologne \u00b7 easy commute from the wider region<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cricket in Cologne<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Cricket in Cologne is played at the Golden Star Cricket Club Bonn (GSCC) at Bundesliga level<\/strong> . 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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25<\/p>\n

minutes from Cologne main station<\/p>\n

Easy by train or car<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bundesliga in the wider region<\/p>\n

Only club in the region in Bundesliga NRW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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20+<\/p>\n

Nationalities in the squad<\/p>\n

Match languages German & English<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Getting there<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting there from Cologne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By train<\/p>\n

~25 minutes from Cologne main station<\/h3>\n

Cologne main station \u2192 Bonn main station, then bus 631 to the Rheinaue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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By car<\/p>\n

A555 towards Bonn<\/h3>\n

Exit Bonn-S\u00fcd \u2192 Cricket-Stadion Rheinaue. Parking right next to the pitch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meeting point<\/p>\n

Wednesdays from 6 PM<\/h3>\n

Cricket-Stadion Rheinaue, Bonn. April to September. Free trial training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What sets us apart<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why cricketers from Cologne come to us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Division<\/p>\n

Bundesliga on your doorstep<\/h3>\n

Bundesliga NRW in the wider Cologne area only exists with us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Home ground<\/p>\n

A real cricket stadium<\/h3>\n

Our own ground at the Bonn Rheinaue, not an improvised pitch in a park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Squad<\/p>\n

Multinational<\/h3>\n

Players from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UK, Australia, Germany and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Competition<\/p>\n

Structured match play<\/h3>\n

Bundesliga, Regionalliga, Cup and European Cricket Series \u2014 not casual cricket.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Club culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cologne has a vibrant cricket scene with its own clubs \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\nIs there a cricket club in Cologne?<\/summary>\n

Yes, Cologne has its own cricket clubs. Even so, many cricketers from Cologne choose the Golden Star Cricket Club Bonn \u2014 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.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

\nHow far is it from Cologne to training?<\/summary>\n

By train, about 20\u201325 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.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

\nCan I come from Cologne for a trial training?<\/summary>\n

Yes, any Wednesday from 6 PM. Ideally drop us a quick email beforehand so we can keep an eye out for you at training.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

\nWhat is covered in training?<\/summary>\n

Batting, bowling, fielding, match situations. We train with real cricket equipment on a real pitch \u2014 no garage setup.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The next step<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commute is worth it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to play cricket seriously, you travel for the right division. Come and see us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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