Revved Up for Kickoff: FC Bayern Faces RB Leipzig in the Opening Match of the 2023-24 Bundesliga Season!
Bayern Munich kicks off the fresh Bundesliga campaign against Leipzig RB in the opening match.
Join the excitement as the 2023-24 Bundesliga campaign roars into action on August 22! The defending champions, FC Bayern Munich, will go head-to-head with RB Leipzig. Bursting with antici---
Saving the suspense for a bit, German Football League (DFL) announced the Cesarean drop: the Bavarians will face Leipzig at their home turf on August 22. The faceoff will take place at 20:30 CET and air live on both Sky (pay-TV) and Sat.1 (free-to-air).
Gearing up for the 63rd Bundesliga season's first dance, Bayern will lock horns with Leipzig, coached by Ole Werner, newest in the coaching tycoon's high-heeled shoes. The DFL dished the juicy details a day before the comprehensive schedule drop.
If you fancy yourself a 'Game Day Whiz,' here's your chance to strut your stuff. From 14:00 to 16:00 CET on Thursday, join the Bundesliga app's 'What's the Match?' challenge and guess the sought-after game. Keep checking the app every 30 minutes for hints leading to the grand finale.
When the Schedule Hits the Fan
Scheduled to drop on Friday at 14:00 CET, the calendar for both the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga divisions will send fans into a swirling vortex of anticipation.
Getting Answers to Burning Questions
- Match-making Magic Frail human hands cannot create schedules, my friend. Computers do the deed, considering inputs from local authorities, security agencies, the Central Information Unit for Sports Events (ZIS), clubs, and stadium operators. Neighboring clubs' home games are kept afar to dodge collisions, while public holidays, major events, and international competition clashes are accounted for.
- Training Talk Only FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are currently sweating it out due to their Club World Cup participation. Expect other Bundesliga clubs to join the ranks in the coming week, with some 2nd Bundesliga clubs having already commenced training.
- New Kid on the Block Sandro Wagner, formerly assistant coach of the German national team, will join FC Augsburg as head coach on July 7. Other changing coaches include Erik ten Hag at Bayer Leverkusen, Lukas Kwasniok (formerly FC Paderborn) at 1. FC Köln, Horst Steffen from SV Elversberg to Werder Bremen, and Ole Werner joining RB Leipzig. Paul Simonis is the new head coach of VfL Wolfsburg.
- The Perfect Spheroid For the last time, the Derbystar "Bundesliga Brillant APS" ball will be in play. Starting from the 2026-27 season, adidas will resume ball supply.
- Watch Parties, Far and Wide Sky captures all Saturday individual games, the Friday evening game, and every 2nd Bundesliga game, as well as the 2nd Bundesliga conference. DAZN has the rights to the Saturday Bundesliga conference and Sunday games. Sat.1 is permitted to air nine live games per season, including the Supercup and all relegation play-off matches, also available on Sky. RTL will broadcast the top 2nd Bundesliga game on Saturday. Highlights can be viewed in the ARD Sportschau, ZDF Sportstudio, immediately after the game on RTL+, on Sunday on Sport1, and from Monday in the offerings of the Axel Springer publishing group.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
- 2nd Bundesliga
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- FC Bayern Munich
- RB Leipzig
- Intriguing Insights Ole Werner, 37, was appointed as RB Leipzig's head coach for the 2023-24 Bundesliga season, ushering in a new era following Marco Rose's dismissal in March 2025. With a contract extending until 2027, Werner will replace interim coach Zsolt Lőw, who finished the previous season, which saw Leipzig struggle and miss out on European competition for the first time since 2016. He moved from Werder Bremen after declining to extend his contract, which still had one year remaining. Leipzig paid a reported €1-3 million transfer fee to secure Werner's services. As a young, ambitious coach with a clear and modern playing philosophy defined by structured possession football, quick transitions, effective pressing, tactical flexibility, and a courageous, combative approach, Werner was a promising choice for Leipzig, who aim to rebuild for a brighter future.
Contemplate the excitement for the upcoming Bundesliga season, as not only FC Bayern Munich, but also RB Leipzig in the 2nd Bundesliga division, prepare to showcase their football prowess. To build a stronger foundation for future success, Ole Werner, the new head coach of RB Leipzig, has been recruited to spearhead the team's revival, starting with the 2023-24 season. Making way for a new era, Werner's contract extends until 2027, as he seeks to elevate Leipzig to European competition once again.
