A wheelchair basketball match in Germany has been abandoned after an all-in brawl between fans of bitter rivals Galatasaray and Besiktas.

The Turkish clubs were playing in an IWBF Eurocup game in Zwickau.

Abandoned: the ferocious brawl stopped play. Credit:GSTV

About 60 fans, some armed with weapons including knives and baseball bats were involved in the brawl, according to media reports.

"The game had to be abandoned and seven fans were taken to nearby hospitals. Six of them were released after receiving treatment," local police said in a statement.