How Football Was Played and Used for Propaganda in the Dachau Concentration Camp

The thematic tour “Football in the Dachau Concentration Camp” focuses on the history of football in the Dachau concentration camp. The central question is how football was played in the camp and simultaneously exploited for propaganda purposes.

The event takes place at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and combines engagement with the site and a special historical theme. Football appears not only as a sport but also as a part of the reality of life in the concentration camp and as a means that could be instrumentalized for external representation and propaganda.

Historical Thematic Tour in Dachau

The tour sheds light on the conditions under which football played a role in the Dachau concentration camp. It shows that sporting activities in a concentration camp cannot be considered independently of the power dynamics prevailing there. The use of football for propaganda points to the deliberate abuse of a well-known and socially widespread sport.

Thus, the thematic tour is aimed at anyone interested in the history of the Dachau Memorial Site, the role of sports in National Socialism, or the propagandistic use of football. The event provides an opportunity to critically reflect on the significance of sports in its historical context.

Venue

The meeting point and venue is the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, Alte Römerstraße 75, 85221 Dachau. Since it is a tour on the grounds of the memorial site, visitors should check the information regarding execution and organizational framework directly with the organizer.

The thematic tour will take place on October 18, 2026. A time, an entry fee, and other details regarding registration or accessibility are not mentioned in the present information. For binding details, it is recommended to visit the official event page of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site.