Wake Forest Athletics
Know Before You Go: German Men's National Team Community Training Session
6/5/2026 4:28:00 PM | General, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina inside all of its venues while ensuring that all fans have a great time in a healthy and safe environment.
Wake Forest University – in partnership with FIFA's Security & Safety division – has several strategies and safety protocols in place to ensure all fans have a great experience at the German Men's National Team's Community Training Session on Monday, June 8.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for the Open Training Session and the ONLY entrance for this event will be the main entrance to Spry Stadium. The Polo Road entrance will be closed.
Tickets
This event is at full capacity. There will be NO walk up tickets available on the day of the event. All tickets have been claimed and distributed. Only those fans with tickets will be able to enter Spry Stadium. Additionally, unlike Wake Forest soccer matches contested at Spry, there will be no seating on Walt Chyzowych Alumni Hill.
Entry
Fans should expect long lines and – per FIFA guidelines – can expect heavy security and precautions for this event. Walk through metal detection will be used before stadium entry. The ONLY entrance for this event will be the main entrance to Spry Stadium. The Polo Road entrance will be closed.
Please note, NO BAGS – including clear bags – will be allowed inside the stadium for this event. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and Wake Forest strongly encourages all fans to arrive early and be in their seats by 5:30 p.m.
Parking
Parking on the Reynolda Campus will be free of charge and fans are encouraged to park in lots Z3, Z4 and Q. Lots Z3 and Z4 are across Polo Road from Spry Stadium.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited from Spry Stadium: outside food or drink, alcoholic beverages, coolers, folding chairs, laser pointers, noise makers, smoking, video cameras, and weapons.
A full list of prohibited items can be found below.
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, announced on January 9, 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.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email worldcup@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
Wake Forest University – in partnership with FIFA's Security & Safety division – has several strategies and safety protocols in place to ensure all fans have a great experience at the German Men's National Team's Community Training Session on Monday, June 8.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for the Open Training Session and the ONLY entrance for this event will be the main entrance to Spry Stadium. The Polo Road entrance will be closed.
Tickets
This event is at full capacity. There will be NO walk up tickets available on the day of the event. All tickets have been claimed and distributed. Only those fans with tickets will be able to enter Spry Stadium. Additionally, unlike Wake Forest soccer matches contested at Spry, there will be no seating on Walt Chyzowych Alumni Hill.
Entry
Fans should expect long lines and – per FIFA guidelines – can expect heavy security and precautions for this event. Walk through metal detection will be used before stadium entry. The ONLY entrance for this event will be the main entrance to Spry Stadium. The Polo Road entrance will be closed.
Please note, NO BAGS – including clear bags – will be allowed inside the stadium for this event. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and Wake Forest strongly encourages all fans to arrive early and be in their seats by 5:30 p.m.
Parking
Parking on the Reynolda Campus will be free of charge and fans are encouraged to park in lots Z3, Z4 and Q. Lots Z3 and Z4 are across Polo Road from Spry Stadium.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited from Spry Stadium: outside food or drink, alcoholic beverages, coolers, folding chairs, laser pointers, noise makers, smoking, video cameras, and weapons.
A full list of prohibited items can be found below.
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, announced on January 9, 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.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email worldcup@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
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