Gearing Up for Kicks: 2025/26 2nd Bundesliga Season Opens with a Blockbuster Clash
Bundesliga kicks off its season with the customary tumultuous opening.
Get ready, fans of the 2nd Bundesliga! The new season is on the horizon, and it promises a doozy of a start. On August 1, FC Schalke 04, under new coach Miron Muslic, will face off against Hertha BSC in the Veltins Arena.
It's game day in the 2025/26 season! The German Football League (DFL) made the big announcement in the morning, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in the 2nd Bundesliga’s opening match. Kick-off time is set for 8:30 PM.
Both FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC are eager to write a new chapter and make a fresh start. Last season, Schalke finished in 14th place with 38 points, while Hertha BSC ended in 11th place (44 points). With Miron Muslic at the helm, Schalke fans are hopeful that they’ll see their team climbing back up.
This season is shaping up to be a treat for football fans, as new features have been introduced. Highlight clips of 2nd Bundesliga and Bundesliga matches will be available on RTL+ immediately after the final whistle, and RTL/NITRO will broadcast the 2nd Bundesliga's Saturday evening top game live in free TV from the next season.
The Bundesliga season will start a bit later, on August 22, with the reigning champions, FC Bayern, taking on RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena. Their new coach, Ole Werner, will lead the Saxons into battle.
In other news, TV giant RTL Germany has reportedly acquired Sky Germany, marking a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." The complete match schedules for the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga will be released on Friday, June 27. The second match of the 1st round, between Eintracht Frankfurt and Werder Bremen, is already set to take place.
Don’t forget to check the details for the FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC opening match in the 2. Bundesliga 2025/26 season. The exact date, kick-off time, and broadcast channel can be found in the official Bundesliga fixture list dated June 27, or by keeping an eye on club and broadcaster announcements directly.
- Football
- 2nd Bundesliga
- FC Schalke 04
- Hertha BSC
The 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season will kick off on the weekend of August 1-3. The full fixture list, including the FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC match, will be officially released on June 27. The regular season will conclude on May 17, with the winter break extending until January 16, 2026. Promotion/Relegation play-offs will take place from May 21-22 and May 25-26. Highlights and match reports for the FC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC clash and other fixtures will be available shortly after matches are played.
The 2025/26 2nd Bundesliga season will open on August 1 with a highly anticipated match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC, marking the start of an exciting football season. This highly anticipated match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC is one of many intriguing matches in the 2nd Bundesliga, promising a treat for football enthusiasts.
