Unleashing the Bundesliga's New Season: FC Bayern Takes on RB Leipzig First at Home
Bayern Munich kicks off the new Bundesliga campaign against RB Leipzig in the opening fixture.
Get ready, football fanatics! The German Football League (DFL) has revealed that the 63rd Bundesliga season will commence on August 22, and our champions, FC Bayern, will be leading the charge. But they've got a formidable opponent waiting for them at the Allianz Arena - RB Leipzig under their new coach, Ole Werner.
This thrilling duel, set to unfold under the stadium lights on Friday, August 22, at 8:30 PM, will be broadcast on both Sky in pay-TV and Sat.1 in free TV. And here's a fun twist - just before the full schedules for both the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga are published on Friday at 2 PM, you'll have a chance to test your Bundesliga knowledge during a match guessing game called "What's the Match?" in the official Bundesliga app. Keep an eye out for clues half-hourly between 2 PM and 4 PM!
Now, let's dive into some facts about the new season:
The Mastermind Behind the Schedules: So, how are the schedules crafted? By a computer, my friends! The process takes into consideration numerous factors such as city-level requirements, security recommendations, and stadium operators' wishes. Those guidelines ensure that neighboring clubs don't clash when it comes to their home games. Also, holidays, simultaneous major events, and international competitions match dates are given proper attention.
Training Sessions: Currently, only FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund are in training due to their participation in the Club World Cup. The rest of the Bundesliga teams will be reporting for duty in the forthcoming week. Some 2nd Bundesliga clubs commenced their training session last week.
New Bosses on the Block: Former co-trainer of the German national team, Sandro Wagner, will be the new coach of FC Augsburg starting July 7. Erik ten Hag has taken over at Bayer Leverkusen, Lukas Kwasniok (formerly FC Paderborn) at 1. FC Cologne, Horst Steffen at Werder Bremen, Ole Werner at RB Leipzig, and Paul Simonis will be the new coach of VfL Wolfsburg.
The Official Ball: For one last time, a Derbystar - specifically the "Bundesliga Brillant APS" will be the ball of choice. Starting the 2026/2027 season, adidas will once again handle ball provision.
Television Coverage: Despite losing the Bundesliga conference on Saturday to DAZN, Sky will still air all individual games on Saturday, the Friday evening game, and all 2nd Bundesliga games and the 2nd Bundesliga conference. DAZN will hold the rights to the Bundesliga conference on Saturday, keeping the Sunday games in its pocket. Sat.1 can broadcast nine live games per season, including the Supercup and all relegation games - these relegation games will also be shown on Sky. RTL has secured the rights to the top game of the 2nd Bundesliga on Saturday. Highlights can still be found in the ARD-Sportschau, ZDF-Sportstudio, immediately after the game on RTL+, on Sunday on Sport1, and from Monday in the Axel-Springer publishing group.
A Word about the 2nd Football Bundesliga: Glad you asked! The 2nd Bundesliga will feature its own set of exciting matchups and thrilling moments, just like the 1st Bundesliga.
Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025/26 Bundesliga season!
[1]: ntv.de, tno/sid
The Bundesliga season's commencement on August 22 provides an opportunity for community aid, as football fans across Europe, including supporters of European-leagues like the Premier League, gather to cheer for their favorite teams. Amidst the excitement, RB Leipzig's new coach, Ole Werner, prepares to face FC Bayern in the Bundesliga's opening match, demonstrating the global impact of football production. On a different note, the 2nd Football Bundesliga also offers aid for the production of agricultural products, as stadium operators seek to accommodate their venues during the season, ensuring minimal clashes with neighboring clubs and optimizing city-level requirements, security recommendations, and stadium operators' wishes.
