NRW Kannada Koota e. V. presents

Milana 2026

Cricket, food and community in Leverkusen. Free entry, free parking, everyone welcome.

3 & 4 October 2026 Am Birkenberg 1, 51379 Leverkusen-Opladen
Event Schedule

Milana 2026 Agenda

Every tie, every set, and when the food starts. Times are at the ground.

  • 09:00

    Tournament Inauguration

    Opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting, then straight into the group stage.

  • 09:15 – 10:45Group B · 10 overs

    Hurricanes XI Bochum v Mülheim Panthers

    Main Ground · Group B — Match 1

  • 10:45 – 12:15Group B · 10 overs

    Mülheim Panthers v Bonn Team BCC

    Main Ground · Group B — Match 2

  • 11:30

    Food Stalls Open

    Nine stalls: dosas, Bombay chaat, Karnataka obbattu, biryani and filter coffee.

  • 12:00 – 14:00

    Lemon Spoon + Kids Running

    Classic races for the children, alongside the cricket.

  • 12:15 – 13:45Group A · 10 overs

    Rhein challengers Bharath Neuss v Bonn United

    Main Ground · Group A — Match 1

  • 13:00

    Midday Rhythms

    Live DJ — high-energy Kannada beats, Bollywood and fusion.

  • 13:45 – 15:15Group B · 10 overs

    Vijaya Yodhas v Hurricanes XI Bochum

    Main Ground · Group B — Match 3

  • 14:00 – 17:00

    Kids Football

    The children's football tournament, running all afternoon.

  • 15:15 – 16:45Group A · 10 overs

    Bonn United v Kasselheim Knights

    Main Ground · Group A — Match 2

  • 16:45 – 18:15Group B · 10 overs

    Bonn Team BCC v Vijaya Yodhas

    Main Ground · Group B — Match 4

  • 17:00 – 19:00

    Pitch Perfect

    Karaoke evening — take the mic for Kannada, Hindi and English favourites.

    Sign up to sing
  • 18:00

    Evening Cultural Dance

    Traditional and contemporary performances by community members.

  • 20:00

    Day 1 Close

    Stalls close. See you tomorrow.

Fixtures are the published draw and can move on the day — the Tournament hub always shows the live version.

Food Stalls & Menus

9 stalls, one ground

Breakfast dosas, Bombay chaat, Karnataka obbattu, biryani and filter coffee — here is who is cooking and exactly what they are serving.

11:30 – 20:00 Sat 3 & Sun 4 October 2026 Am Birkenberg 1, 51379 Leverkusen-Opladen

Chat Paradise

Sat & Sun

Every bite, a delight

North Indian chaat & street snacks

Fully vegetarian

Chaat & snacks

  • ·Delhi Samosa Chat
  • ·Jumbo Vada Pav
  • ·Dilkush Dabeli
  • ·Bhel
  • ·Cheesy Grilled Sandwich
  • ·Pani Puri

Suvai — Essence of India

Sat & Sun

Authentic South Indian flavours, straight from the streets

South Indian catering & street food, from Köln

  • Authentic South Indian catering and street food
  • Full menu announced at the stall

Rhein Ruchi

Sat & Sun

A bit of Karunadu by the Rhein

Karnataka breakfast, chaats & coolers

Breakfast

  • ·Masala Dose (with green and red chutney)
  • ·Adai Dose
  • ·Tomato bath + Mosaru bajji
  • ·Sweet: Pineapple Kesari Bath

Chaats

  • ·Bengaluru style Masala Puri
  • ·Samosa Chaat
  • ·Bun Masala
  • ·Cutlet Masala
  • ·Paav Bhaaji
  • ·Sweet: Gasagase Payasa

Beverages

  • ·Chia Nimbu Sharabat
  • ·Malnad style Masala Majjige

Carvalho Restaurant

Sat & Sun

Taste the royal blend

Goan & Indian, with Portuguese fusion

From the kitchen

  • ·Chana Masala
  • ·Punjabi Samosas
  • ·Chicken Biryani
  • ·Onion Pakora
  • ·Chilli Pakora
  • ·Pav Bhaji
  • ·Chicken 65
  • ·Egg Puffs

Drinks

  • ·Mango Lassi
  • ·Lassi
  • ·Tea

Masala Magic

Sat & Sun

Food served with love

Andhra & South Indian home cooking

Saturday breakfast

  • ·Pesarattu Upma

Sunday breakfast

  • ·Pongal with Sambar / Chutney

Thali

  • ·Bagara Rice and gravy curry, Samosa and Gulab Jamoon

Dosa

  • ·Plain Dosa
  • ·Masala Dosa

Snacks

  • ·Samosa / Bread Pakoda
  • ·Gulab Jamoon (each)

Beverages

  • ·Tea
  • ·Rose Milk
  • ·Mango Lassi

Southern Spice

Sunday only

Crave it. Taste it. Love it.

Tamil & South Indian, breakfast to evening snacks

Breakfast

  • ·Thatte Idli
  • ·Ven Pongal
  • ·Medu Vada
  • ·Coconut Chutney
  • ·Kara Chutney
  • ·Sambar
  • ·Fruit Kesari
  • ·Indian Tea
  • ·Filter Coffee

Lunch

  • ·South Indian wedding-style Chicken Biryani
  • ·Chicken 65
  • ·Chettinad Prawns
  • ·Coconut Milk Vegetable Biryani
  • ·Veg Kurma
  • ·Bread Halwa

Evening snacks

  • ·Chicken Cutlet
  • ·Egg Puffs
  • ·Vegetable Puffs
  • ·Banana Chocolate Cake

Refreshing drinks

  • ·Lemon Mint Cooler
  • ·Nannari Sharbat
  • ·Mango Lemonade
  • ·Rose Milk

Flavours of Karnataka

Sat & Sun

Namma Karnataka • Namma Ruchi

From Davangere to Mysuru, Bengaluru to Udupi

  • Authentic Karnataka flavours
  • Street-food favourites
  • Filter coffee
  • Full menu announced at the stall

Street Spice Stories

Sat & Sun

Every bite tells a delicious story

Bombay street food

Street plate

  • ·Tadka Maggi
  • ·Classic Bombay Vadapav
  • ·Kutchi Dabeli
  • ·Crispy Aloo Tikki chaat
  • ·Sizzling Pav Bhaji
  • ·Kadak masala chai

Obbattu Oven

Sat & Sun

Big match, bigger cravings

Obbattu, biryani & Karnataka snacks

Obbattu / Puranpoli

Veg
  • ·Dal
  • ·Peanut
  • ·Coconut

Biryani / Pulav

  • ·Meghana's Chicken Biryani
  • ·Meghana's Paneer Biryani
  • ·Peas Pulav

Snacks & chaat

Veg
  • ·Paneer Manchurian
  • ·Gobi / Cauliflower Manchurian
  • ·Maddur Vade
  • ·Vada Pav
  • ·Desi Samosa
  • ·Pani Puri
  • ·Dry Bhel / Nargis Mandaki

Drinks

Veg
  • ·Chikkamagalur Filter Coffee
  • ·Classic Indian Chai

Preorder any item to secure it in a VIP box, and party orders are welcome — call or WhatsApp to arrange.

Menus and prices are set by each stall and may change on the day. Vegetarian marks are taken from the stalls' own flyers — if you have an allergy or a dietary requirement, please confirm directly at the stall.

Participation Hub

Register for Milana 2026

Secure your spot on the pitch or share your culinary creations with the community.

Cricket Tournament

Compete on high-quality turf pitches in Leverkusen. Bring your squad and showcase your talent.

Food Stalls

Showcase regional Indian cuisines, homemade snacks, or refreshing beverages to a crowd of over 1000+ attendees.

Important Note

All participants must register using the exact email subject lines listed. This form auto-fills them in your mail client.

Register your squad online

Add every player, manage your roster & get live fixtures — in the Tournament Hub.

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Target Address: nrw.kannada.koota@gmail.com
Event Logistics

Venue & Entry Details

Leverkusen, Am Birkenberg 1, 51379

Free Entry for Everyone

This is a community gathering. Families, friends, neighbors, and sports lovers of all backgrounds are welcome to join.

Ample Free Parking

On-site parking at Am Birkenberg is free for all attendees throughout the two-day event.

Contact & Support

Need further information or have custom queries? Contact the organizers via email at nrw.kannada.koota@gmail.com.

Am Birkenberg Ground

Am Birkenberg 1, 51379 Leverkusen, Germany