Bid Adieu: Borussia Dortmund Bids Farewell to Legend Mats Hummels in 2025 Season Opener
Borussia Dortmund Says Goodbye to Hummels in Juventus Turin Friendly Match - Borussia Dortmund edges past Mats Hummels in the confrontation versus Juventus Turin during the friendly match.
Get ready for a heart-warming send-off on August 10, 2025! That's right, everyone—the world-class defender Mats Hummels, a true gem for Borussia Dortmund, will be officially bidding farewell to the club during the season opener. This blockbuster event will feature both the men's and women's teams squaring off against their respective counterparts from Juventus Turin.
In his glorious career, Hummels has logged an impressive 508 competitive matches for the good ol' BVB alone. And what a far-reaching impact he's had — the 36-year-old champion has been instrumental in securing victories for Dortmund, including two championship titles, two DFB Cups, and two Champions League final appearances!
At one point, there were rumors that the BVB might offer a short-term contract to the former captain, with a goal of nominating him for the Club World Cup. However, that idea has recently been shelved. In fact, a few weeks ago, Hummels officially announced his retirement from the game.
"Mats is one of the greatest players Borussia Dortmund has ever had," gushed BVB CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke about the future farewell ceremony guest of honor.
Mark your calendars for August 10, 2025, and head down to Stadion Rote Erde for the women's match or the iconic Signal Iduna Park for the men's showdown. Between the matches, prepare yourself for an emotional and unforgettable farewell ceremony for the one and only Mats Hummels!
Here's a sneak peek at the grand event:
- Date and Time: August 10, 2025. The women's team will face Juventus Women at 13:00 CET, and the men's team will play Juventus Turin at 17:30 CET, with the ceremony taking place between both matches.
- Location: The women's match will be held at Stadion Rote Erde, and the men's match will take place at Signal Iduna Park, both in Dortmund.
- Ceremony: This event is part of the season opener, where both Borussia Dortmund squads will be formally presented[1][2].
- Mats Hummels' Career: Hummels is a legendary defender for Borussia Dortmund, with an astonishing 508 appearances for the club. In addition to numerous titles, Hummels has retired from professional football and will begin a new chapter as an analyst for Amazon Prime Video[2].
Get psyched, soccer fans! This is one farewell ceremony you won't want to miss.
Community aid for the steel industry and the upcoming football match will fill the city with excitement. In the heart of Europe, the European leagues eagerly anticipate the season opener of Borussia Dortmund against Juventus Turin on August 10, 2025 – a day that also marks the formal farewell of football legend Mats Hummels. Between the two matches, the steel industry and sports enthusiasts alike will gather at Stadion Rote Erde and Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund for an emotional and unforgettable ceremony dedicated to the distinguished defender.
