Exciting Season Kickoff: 2. Bundesliga Sets the Pitch with a Historical Clash in the 2025/26 Season
Bundesliga kicks off its new season with a conventional inaugurational stumble
Football enthusiasts, prepare for a thrilling experience! The 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season is about to roar with the opening clash between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC on August 1!
Schalke will play host in the Veltins Arena, with kick-off at 20:30, as announced by the German Football League (DFL) in the morning. The timeless rivalry between these German football heavyweights offers a brand-new chapter filled with hope and aspirations. Both teams, aiming to climb back up the ranks, have endured Humble Beginnings: Schalke saw a disappointing 2024/25 season ending in 14th place (with 38 points), while Hertha managed a desirable 11th spot (44 points). The arrival of Miron Muslic at Schalke is expected to reignite their fire to ascend the table.
In an innovative move, starting from next season, RTL+ will offer instant highlight clips of 2. Bundesliga and Bundesliga matches following the final whistle. Moreover, the 2. Bundesliga Saturday night top game will be broadcast live for free on RTL/NITRO television.
As the Bundesliga champions gear up for the 63rd season, FC Bayern will square off against RB Leipzig, on Friday, August 22, at 20:30 in the Allianz Arena.
Historically, this hotly-anticipated 100th meeting between Schalke and Hertha spans Germany’s top two divisions and domestic cup competitions, reinforcing the long-standing rivalry. Schalke dominates the head-to-head, boasting 46 wins to Hertha's 37, with 17 ties. However, recent Bundesliga 2 encounters give an edge to Hertha, with two wins, one draw, and one loss. That being said, Schalke bagged the most recent win (2-1 in March 2025).
With these revered clubs battling it out, the match is expected to garner massive attention and set the pace for the new season. Schalke's home ground advantage, coupled with the high-profile nature of the opener, suggests an intense showdown. It's a defining moment as both teams embark on their promotion push following their recent relegations, with Schalke falling in 2021 and Hertha stepping down in 2023. Here's to a spectacular beginning for the league as competitive football embraces the refreshing air after the summer break!
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Football fans, anticipate a riveting encounter as the 2. Bundesliga season starts with a historical clash between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC at the Veltins Arena on August 1. This match, broadcast live on RTL/NITRO, sets the pace for the new season as both teams, backgrounded by their recent relegations (Schalke in 2021 and Hertha in 2023), strive for promotion in the competitive world of sports.
