Honeyball Club in Cologne: Filling the Gap in Women’s Sports with FLINTA-Focused Events and Expansion Plans | Interview with Founder Christina Eckstein

Cologne’s Honeyball Club Challenges Traditional Sports Structures

The Honeyball Club has established a growing presence for alternative and inclusive sports programming in Cologne. Founded by Christina Eckstein, the organization addresses a recognized gap in the city’s active recreation landscape by prioritizing FLINTA* participants while keeping events open to everyone.

Targeting Underrepresentation in German Metropolitan Areas

An Open-Door Policy for Diverse Crowds

While the primary focus remains on FLINTA* communities, event guidelines explicitly welcome men to participate, fostering an environment centered on shared athletic participation rather than strict segregation.

Regional Scaling and Standardized Frameworks

Building on local turnout and steady community demand, founder Christina Eckstein and the organizing team are preparing for regional expansion.

Discussions are underway to bring the Honeyball Club model to additional cities where similar gaps in inclusive sports infrastructure persist.

Maintaining Local Schedules While Scaling Operations