Bundesliga initiates its season conventionally with an opening-day chaos
Crackin' Off the 2. Bundesliga Season: Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC Kick Things Off
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Gear up, football fanatics! The 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 season is about to light up the pitch with a banger of a match on August 1. FC Schalke 04, under the tutelage of newly appointed coach Miron Muslic, will take on Hertha BSC in their home ground, the Veltins Arena. Kick-off time is 8:30 PM CEST.
With both clubs set to embark on a new journey brimming with hope for better days, it's time to rise and fight once again. Schalke concluded the last season in 14th place with 38 points. Hertha BSC ended theirs in 11th place (44 points). Here's to new beginnings for these German heavyweights!
Starting from this season, highlight clips from 2. Bundesliga and Bundesliga matches will be available on RTL+ straight after the games' final whistles. Moreover, RTL/NITRO will air the 2. Bundesliga's Saturday night top game live on free TV from now on[1].
While Bayern Munich kicks off the Bundesliga season way later on August 22 against RB Leipzig, FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC will steal the show earlier with an electrifying encounter. The DFL will announce the complete match schedules of both the 1. and 2. Bundesliga at 2 PM on the same day[2].
Curious fans had a chance to guess the match between August 1 and 3 PM. Using the official Bundesliga app, they received new clues leading to the sought-after fixture every half an hour[2].
By the way, Bayern will also host newly promoted Hamburg SV in the 3rd matchday. This classic meeting after a seven-year hiatus will take place on September 12, 13, or 14[2].
Sources:1. https://ntv.de/2. https://tno.sport.de/
🏟️ Football 🏟️ 2. Bundesliga 🏟️ FC Schalke 04 🏟️ Hertha BSC
Key Points:
- The 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 opener is between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC on August 1, 2025, at 8:30 PM CEST in Schalke.
- This highly anticipated fixture is a perfect start to the new season as both clubs vie for promotion.
- Highlight clips of 2. Bundesliga and Bundesliga matches will be available on RTL+ immediately after the games.
- RTL/NITRO will broadcast the 2. Bundesliga's Saturday night top game live in free TV from the coming season.
- The DFL will publicly announce the complete match schedules for both the 1. and 2. Bundesliga at 2 PM.
Football enthusiasts excited for the new sports season are in luck, as FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC are set to compete in the second football league on August 1 at 8:30 PM CEST. Known for their fierce rivalry, this match promises to be an electrifying encounter, signifying a fresh start for both teams. Keep an eye out for the stunning match highlights available on RTL+ immediately following the game.
