Werder can confirm a friendly fixture ahead of their return to competitive action in January 2017. A week before the league clash with Borussia Dortmund (21.1.2017, 15:30 CET), SVW will face a tough friendly against Eintracht Braunschweig. The game against the Bundesliga 2. leaders will be played at the Eintracht-Stadion on the 14th January 2017 (15:30 CET).