Population
232,893[2]
Population figure in Krefeld's local planning document for the 2025 planning status.
City
Krefeld
Krefeld is a city in Germany whose esports identity is concentrated in the long-running HomeStory Cup and its broadcast-led studio format.
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Updated September 27, 2026Market snapshot
Signature property
HomeStory Cup XXIX[3]
StarCraft II event scheduled for 3–5 July 2026 in Krefeld.
Market role
Specialist production market[3]
The city's esports visibility is tied to a repeatable, personality-led broadcast property rather than a broad venue portfolio.
Local policy
A sourced operational overview, not legal advice. Requirements should be rechecked before launch.
TopicCurrent positionCommercial implication
Topic
Recurring studio event
Current position
HomeStory Cup XXIX is listed in Krefeld for July 2026 and continues the city's association with the HomeStory Cup format.[3]
Commercial implication
Krefeld is best evaluated for focused production, community and broadcast projects with a defined event identity.
Verified Sep 11, 2026
Topic
Local operating base
Current position
TaKeTV and TaKe's Gaming Bar are identified with the HomeStory Cup's Krefeld operation.[3]
Commercial implication
Local partner and production relationships may matter more than arena capacity for projects using the city's established esports network.
Verified Sep 11, 2026
Market ecosystem
Local event brand
HomeStory Cup is Krefeld's clearest recurring esports property and a durable StarCraft II broadcast format.
Production ecosystem
TaKeTV and its associated gaming venue connect event production, community and local hospitality.
Events and competition
EventDateVenue
Event
HomeStory Cup 29Date
Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026
Venue
TaKe's Gaming BarReferences9
- [1]Krefeld — City of Krefeld
- [2]Örtliche Planung zum Stichtag 31.12.2023 — City of Krefeld
- [3]HomeStory Cup 29 — Liquipedia
- [4]Krefeld, 2020-06 CN-02.jpg — Kinderstark NRW / Wikimedia Commons
- [5]HomeStory Cup 29: Serral's 6-0 Sweep & Results — Press The Game
- [6]HomeStory Cup 29 — TaKeTV official ticket listing — TaKeTV / Eventbrite
- [7]Homestory Cup 29 — July 3, 2026 official VOD — TaKeTV
- [8]Homestory Cup 29 — July 4, 2026 official VOD — TaKeTV
- [9]HomeStory Cup — TaKeTV Showcase — TaKeTV
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