Kickin' Off the 2025/26 Season: BVB, Bayern, and the Bundesliga Schedule
Dortmund and Associates Initiate New Campaign
Dive into the upcoming football frenzy in Germany as the 2nd League fires off in August, closely followed by the Bundesliga three weeks later. Let's unveil the mystery surrounding the match schedule!
The DFL, the mastermind behind the schedule, has orchestrated an exciting game of intrigue for fans. A tantalizing match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Werder Bremen was recently unveiled as part of a thrilling contest. But don't fear, both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund fans can mark their calendars: the showdown between Bayern and Dortmund will take place on the 7th (17-19 October) and 24th matchdays, while their clásico against each other will be on February 27 - March 1, 2026. The Bayern vs. Leverkusen matches will happen on the 9th (October 31 - November 2) and 26th matchdays. Leverkusen starts the season with a thrilling home opener against TSG Hoffenheim. The final matchday is scheduled for May 16, 2026.
Exploiting the Power of Promotion
The 2nd Bundesliga opens on August 1 with a juicy classic clash: Schalke 04 versus Hertha BSC at 8:30 pm. The promoted teams get to showcase a single match from the schedule. While Hamburger SV throws down the gauntlet with their away game against Bayern Munich on the third matchday, 1. FC Köln takes on VfB Stuttgart during the carnival weekend (February 13-15, 2026) on the 22nd matchday. DFB-Pokal finalist Arminia Bielefeld has opted for the away game on the 17th 2nd Bundesliga matchday, just before Christmas, against Hertha Berlin. The co-promoted Dynamo Dresden will host Schalke on the fourth matchday at the end of August.
Preparing for Takeoff
The first round of the DFB-Pokal will commence on August 15, while the DFB Supercup will be played for the first time under its new name between the cup winner VfB Stuttgart and champion Bayern Munich on August 16. Training for the remaining Bundesliga teams (except for RB Leipzig) will resume in the first or second week of July.
Six clubs will enter the new season with new head coaches. Bayer Leverkusen will be led by Erik ten Hag, Ole Werner moves to RB Leipzig, Werder enlists Horst Steffen, and FC Augsburg welcomes Sandro Wagner. VfL Wolfsburg introduces Paul Simonis, while newly-promoted 1. FC Köln chooses Lukas Kwasniok as their coach.
Transfer Rumors and Ongoing Debates
The Bundesliga 2025/26 season is shaping up to be an exciting period on and off the pitch. Speculations regarding player transfers continue to swirl: striker Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart is rumored to join FC Bayern, while former Leverkusen prodigy Florian Wirtz joins FC Liverpool in a blockbuster transfer deal of up to 150 million euros. As for off-field drama, the Bundeskartellamt's latest assessment of the 50+1 rule promises that the upcoming season will be marked by renewed debates on this prevailing topic.
Stay tuned for more updates as we countdown to the thrilling kickoff of the Bundesliga 2025/26 season!
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The full match schedule for the 2025/26 Bundesliga season was recently announced. Below are key details about the fixtures, dates, times, and broadcasters, especially focusing on FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and other Bundesliga teams.
Bundesliga 2025/26 Season Schedule Overview
- Season start: 22 August 2025
- Season end: 16 May 2026
- Winter break: After 15th matchday on 21 December 2025, resumes 9 January 2026
- Matchdays: 34 matchdays in total
- International breaks: Four scheduled breaks during the season
Key Opening Matches and Times
- Opening match: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig on 22 August 2025 at 8:30 pm CET
- Other notable opening fixtures on Matchday 1:
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Hoffenheim
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Werder Bremen
- Hamburg (promoted) vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Cologne (promoted) vs. Mainz
- Schalke vs. Hertha Berlin (in 2nd Bundesliga, starting 1 August 2025)
The Bundesliga 2 season starts earlier on 1 August 2025 and overlaps with the Bundesliga for the later matchdays[1][2][4].
FC Bayern Munich Match Highlights
- Bayern opens the season hosting RB Leipzig on 22 August 2025
- Other highlights include big fixtures like Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Bayern’s matches are scheduled throughout the season across weekends and some midweek fixtures, culminating in their final matchday on 16 May 2026[1][5].
Borussia Dortmund and Other Major Teams
- Borussia Dortmund features important fixtures such as Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund vs. Schalke
- Other fixtures include Cologne vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach, Hamburg vs. Werder Bremen, and Hertha Berlin vs. Union Berlin
- The full fixture list includes all 18 Bundesliga teams, with home and away matches balanced over the 34 matchdays[1][5].
Broadcast and Viewing Information
- Selected Bundesliga matches, including those involving Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports
- Every Bundesliga game will be available to watch live on bet365's Live Streaming Service
- Highlights can be viewed on the official Bundesliga website, Bundesliga YouTube channel, and Sky Sports
- Note that fans may require multiple subscriptions throughout the season due to new TV rights arrangements[4][5].
Summary of Important Dates
| Event | Date ||-----------------------------|-----------------|| Bundesliga season kickoff | 22 August 2025 || Bundesliga 2 season kickoff | 1 August 2025 || Winter break start | 21 December 2025|| Winter break end | 9 January 2026 || Bundesliga season finale | 16 May 2026 |
For the complete detailed match schedule including all dates, times, venues, and broadcaster details for every team (not only Bayern Munich and Dortmund), the official Bundesliga fixture list is the authoritative source and has been released as of 27 June 2025. It provides the full lineup of matchdays and times[1].
The 2025/26 Bundesliga season schedule has been announced, featuring key details about fixtures, dates, times, and broadcasters for FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and other Bundesliga teams. The season begins on the 22nd of August 2025 and ends on the 16th of May 2026, with a winter break from the 21st of December 2025 to the 9th of January 2026. Notable opening fixtures include Bayern Munich versus RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen versus Hoffenheim, and Eintracht Frankfurt versus Werder Bremen. Select Bundesliga matches, including those involving Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports. For the complete detailed match schedule for every team, refer to the official Bundesliga fixture list. In addition to football, the DFL is also planning 'Community aid' to support the steel industry, which has been facing numerous challenges. This aid is aimed at promoting economic growth and creating more jobs in the steel industry across various regions of Germany.
