Bundesliga kicks off the season in a customary chaotic beginning.
Prepare for the 2025/26 2nd Bundesliga Kickoff: Titans Clash as Schalke and Hertha BSC Lock Horns
Crave some football action? The 2nd Bundesliga's opening game of the 2025/26 season is bound to satisfy your thirst! FC Schalke 04, under their new coach Miron Muslic, will square off against Hertha BSC in the Veltins Arena.
Expect the battle to commence on August 1st, in a highly-anticipated late night showdown at 20:30. Both clubs are eager to forge a new path in the new season and prove their mettle. Schalke narrowly missed the top-tier Bundesliga last season, finishing in 14th place, while Hertha BSC managed an 11th-place finish. With Muslic at the helm, Schalke aims to make a triumphant return.
Here are some juicy tidbits you might appreciate:
- New Seguin Saga: Hertha BSC is prying Schalke midfielder Paul Seguin for roughly €500,000. The 30-year-old veteran played 25 games, scoring 2 goals and assisting 5 last season. Coach Stefan Leitl has high hopes, planning to lean heavily on the midfield maestro in their bid for promotion[2].
- Recent Performance Review: Schalke's latest outing against Nürnberg ended in a disheartening 1-3 loss, suggesting potential deficiencies in defense. Hertha's last match against Hamburg resulted in a hard-fought 1-1 draw, hinting at a resilient side, but also a lack of offensive punch[1].
Predicting the outcome of this thrilling clash isn't straightforward, but here's a wild guess: Schalke's home advantage and historical prowess might just edge a tight contest, despite the midfield reinforcement Hertha secures through Seguin[1][2].
On the Bundesliga front, your Champions Bayern Munich will get their season underway against RB Leipzig. The confrontation between Bayern and Leipzig, with Ole Werner at the helm, is scheduled for August 22nd, 20:30 at the Allianz Arena[3].
Don't forget to catch the premium highlights of the 2nd Bundesliga and the Bundesliga matches on RTL+ instantly after the final whistle. Additionally, the 2nd Bundesliga's Saturday night top game will air live on RTL/NITRO in free-to-air TV from next season[3]. Stay tuned for the official match schedules for the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga, set to be released at 14:00[3].
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sport.de
- Football
- 2nd Bundesliga
- FC Schalke 04
- Hertha BSC
[1] : Link to source for recent form[2] : Link to source for player transfer news[3] : Link to source for season schedule and broadcast information
As the 2025/26 2nd Bundesliga kicks off, football enthusiasts can look forward to the riveting clash between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC on August 1st, signifying the start of a new season for these two clubs. This highly-anticipated match will take place in the Veltins Arena, with both teams eager to prove their worth in the 2nd Bundesliga sports arena.
