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German Men’s National Team to Host Open Training Session Monday, June 8 at Spry Stadium
4/22/2026 12:57:00 PM | General, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer
This unique experience will give fans the opportunity to see the German Men’s National Team train, and players will be available for photos and autographs at the conclusion of the event.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest University will host an open training session for the German Men's National Team on Monday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. at W. Dennie Spry Stadium. Winston-Salem will serve as the German team's home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This is a free event for fans, but tickets are required and limited. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 5:30 p.m. Ticket claims for the training session will open on Friday, May 1. To sign up for the interest list to be the first to receive ticket information please click here.
Wake Forest men's soccer head coach Bobby Muuss and women's soccer head coach Tony da Luz, along with a representative from the German Men's National Team, will provide opening remarks. Following the hour-long session, players will be available for photos and autographs. Concessions and merchandise will be available throughout the evening.
For more information, please contact worldcup@wfu.edu.
German Men's National Team Selects Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as Host Site for FIFA World Cup 2026™
As part of the partnership, the German team will reside at The Graylyn Estate and train at Wake Forest's W. Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium, one of the nation's premier collegiate soccer facilities.
Together, Wake Forest and Graylyn will provide world-class training infrastructure and accommodations as the four-time World Cup champions prepare for and compete in one of the world's premier global sporting events.
Germany's selection of Winston-Salem reflects the region's growing reputation as a destination capable of hosting elite international events. The partnership is expected to generate international visibility, stimulate economic activity, and foster meaningful community engagement, while showcasing the strength of collaboration between Wake Forest, local leaders, and statewide partners.
Germany selected Wake Forest as its host training site due to its thriving collegiate environment, state-of-the-art athletics facilities, and reputation as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Germany also chose The Graylyn Estate as the team's base camp due to its national prominence as a premier boutique hotel and its secluded, historic 55-acre setting, which offers the privacy, focus, and comfort required at the highest level of international competition. Its proximity to Wake Forest's athletics facilities further positioned Winston-Salem as an ideal home base throughout the tournament.
About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is known for its distinctive combination of world-class academics, unrivaled campus experience, intimate learning environment and Power 4 athletics in a top-growing metro market. A Charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Demon Deacons have won 59 conference titles and are one of nine ACC schools to win 11 or more national championships. Additionally, with 1.7 million people within 30 miles of campus, Wake Forest anchors the Winston-Salem and Triad market, which ranks as ESPN's seventh-best nationally from a viewership perspective.
Wake Forest's comprehensive excellence includes its highly regarded school of medicine, business school, law school, innovative department of engineering and its nationally renowned Program for Leadership and Character, which prepares students to live with purpose, integrity and courage. Additionally, Wake Forest has campuses across Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Washington, D.C. – providing many academic offerings to students from across the nation and around the world.
Learn more about Wake Forest University at wfu.edu and at GoDeacs.com.
About The Graylyn Estate
The Graylyn Estate features 85 guest rooms that blend timeless charm with modern comforts, nestled on 55 acres of breathtaking grounds. Originally built in 1932, the estate was the private residence of Mr. Bowman and Mrs. Nathalie Bowman Gray. Bowman, the son of Wachovia founder James A. Gray Sr., served as the President and CEO of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Bowman and Nathalie created their dream home, Graylyn, with each room inspired by their travels around the world.
In 1972, the property was donated to Wake Forest University by the Gray family. After serving as student dormitories for a time, it was transformed into a boutique hotel in 1984. Guests at Graylyn enjoy legendary hospitality, with the staff dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating exquisite, unforgettable experiences. Graylyn is the second-largest historic home in North Carolina and is an honored member of Historic Hotels of America. Graylyn has received national recognition as one of the top boutique hotels in the United States for the past three years. In 2025, Graylyn was recognized as the #2 Best Boutique Hotel. Historic Hotels of America has also recognized Graylyn as a Top 25 Most Romantic Hotel and a Top 25 Adaptive Reuse Hotel.
Learn more about The Graylyn Estate at graylyn.com.
This is a free event for fans, but tickets are required and limited. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 5:30 p.m. Ticket claims for the training session will open on Friday, May 1. To sign up for the interest list to be the first to receive ticket information please click here.
Wake Forest men's soccer head coach Bobby Muuss and women's soccer head coach Tony da Luz, along with a representative from the German Men's National Team, will provide opening remarks. Following the hour-long session, players will be available for photos and autographs. Concessions and merchandise will be available throughout the evening.
For more information, please contact worldcup@wfu.edu.
German Men's National Team Selects Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as Host Site for FIFA World Cup 2026™
As part of the partnership, the German team will reside at The Graylyn Estate and train at Wake Forest's W. Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium, one of the nation's premier collegiate soccer facilities.
Together, Wake Forest and Graylyn will provide world-class training infrastructure and accommodations as the four-time World Cup champions prepare for and compete in one of the world's premier global sporting events.
Germany's selection of Winston-Salem reflects the region's growing reputation as a destination capable of hosting elite international events. The partnership is expected to generate international visibility, stimulate economic activity, and foster meaningful community engagement, while showcasing the strength of collaboration between Wake Forest, local leaders, and statewide partners.
Germany selected Wake Forest as its host training site due to its thriving collegiate environment, state-of-the-art athletics facilities, and reputation as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Germany also chose The Graylyn Estate as the team's base camp due to its national prominence as a premier boutique hotel and its secluded, historic 55-acre setting, which offers the privacy, focus, and comfort required at the highest level of international competition. Its proximity to Wake Forest's athletics facilities further positioned Winston-Salem as an ideal home base throughout the tournament.
About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is known for its distinctive combination of world-class academics, unrivaled campus experience, intimate learning environment and Power 4 athletics in a top-growing metro market. A Charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Demon Deacons have won 59 conference titles and are one of nine ACC schools to win 11 or more national championships. Additionally, with 1.7 million people within 30 miles of campus, Wake Forest anchors the Winston-Salem and Triad market, which ranks as ESPN's seventh-best nationally from a viewership perspective.
Wake Forest's comprehensive excellence includes its highly regarded school of medicine, business school, law school, innovative department of engineering and its nationally renowned Program for Leadership and Character, which prepares students to live with purpose, integrity and courage. Additionally, Wake Forest has campuses across Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Washington, D.C. – providing many academic offerings to students from across the nation and around the world.
Learn more about Wake Forest University at wfu.edu and at GoDeacs.com.
About The Graylyn Estate
The Graylyn Estate features 85 guest rooms that blend timeless charm with modern comforts, nestled on 55 acres of breathtaking grounds. Originally built in 1932, the estate was the private residence of Mr. Bowman and Mrs. Nathalie Bowman Gray. Bowman, the son of Wachovia founder James A. Gray Sr., served as the President and CEO of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Bowman and Nathalie created their dream home, Graylyn, with each room inspired by their travels around the world.
In 1972, the property was donated to Wake Forest University by the Gray family. After serving as student dormitories for a time, it was transformed into a boutique hotel in 1984. Guests at Graylyn enjoy legendary hospitality, with the staff dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating exquisite, unforgettable experiences. Graylyn is the second-largest historic home in North Carolina and is an honored member of Historic Hotels of America. Graylyn has received national recognition as one of the top boutique hotels in the United States for the past three years. In 2025, Graylyn was recognized as the #2 Best Boutique Hotel. Historic Hotels of America has also recognized Graylyn as a Top 25 Most Romantic Hotel and a Top 25 Adaptive Reuse Hotel.
Learn more about The Graylyn Estate at graylyn.com.
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