Gears Up: 2025/26 2. Bundesliga Opens with a Banger - Schalke vs Hertha BSC Kickoff!
Bundesliga Kicks Off New Season in Customary Fashion with Early Upsets
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Football enthusiasts of the 2. Bundesliga are in for a treat, as the upcoming season sees a thrilling clash between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC at the Veltins Arena! Mark your calendars for August 1, as the German Football League (DFL) makes the official announcement. Kick-off time is set for 20:30.
This contest marks the beginning of a new journey for these powerhouse clubs, who share the ambition to strive upwards in the 2025/26 season. Schalke finished the past season in 14th place with 38 points, while Hertha BSC placed 11th with 44 points. With new coach Miron Muslic leading the charge, Schalke aims to regain their former position.
One novel addition to the 2. Bundesliga for this season is that highlights of both 2. Bundesliga and Bundesliga matches will be available on RTL+ immediately after the final whistle[1][4]. Moreover, RTL/NITRO will broadcast the 2. Bundesliga's Saturday night top game live on free TV from the next season onwards[4].
Meanwhile, the Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich will kick off their 63rd season against RB Leipzig. This epic battle, with RB Leipzig coached by Ole Werner, goes down at the Allianz Arena on Friday, August 22, at 20:30[4].
Stay tuned for the official match schedules for both the 1. and 2. Bundesliga, which will be unveiled at 14:00 on June 27, 2025. In the meantime, the intrigue builds as fans guess the opening fixture between Eintracht Frankfurt and Werder Bremen[1][4]. While the details for the first match of the 2. Bundesliga season, featuring Schalke and Hertha BSC, have not yet been revealed, it's all set to be announced soon!
[1] ntv.de, tno/sport.de[2] BusinessWire.com, "Unique Opportunity" RTL Germany Buys Sky Germany[3] BBC.com, "2025/26 2. Bundesliga season schedule expected to be announced on June 27, 2025"[4] Sky.com, "RTL+ to provide highlights of 2. Bundesliga and Bundesliga, RTL/NITRO to broadcast 2. Bundesliga's Saturday night top game on free TV"
Sports fans can anticipate an exciting season in the 2. Bundesliga, with the upcoming match between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC in the 2025/26 season promising to be a thriller. This contest, set to take place at the Veltins Arena on August 1, is a crucial step for both teams as they strive for success in the league.
