Juventus' inaugural match in the BVB season, marked by preliminary games and Hummels' emotional goodbye.
Borussia Dortmund to Kick Off New Season with Exciting Double Header
Borussia Dortmund is set to open its new season with a double header, featuring a women's match at Stadion Rote Erde at 13:00, followed by a men's match at the Westfalenstadion at 17:30.
The women's match will see Borussia Dortmund face the current Italian champions, Juventus Turin's women's team. This will be a repeat of their pre-season friendly from August 10, 2025, which saw Juventus win decisively with a 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Goals for Juventus were scored by Abi Brighton, Amalie Vangsgaard, Emma Stolen Godo, and Paulina Krumbiegel.
The men's match will be a special occasion as World champion Mats Hummels will run in the BVB jersey for the last time. Thousands of fans are expected to attend the season opener in Dortmund, with local football interest running high, as indicated by a men's friendly against Juventus drawing over 81,000 at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK on the same day.
Juventus' coach, Massimiliano Canzi, has stated that the team is in week three of pre-season work with all players available. The focus is on progressing readiness with upcoming tournaments and aiming for strong European competition performance. The specific ticket information for the women's match was not detailed, but fans eager to attend can keep an eye on the official club websites or ticketing platforms for updates.
The Borussia Dortmund women's team has been promoted to the third-tier Regionalliga West in the last season. The team aims to return to the Bundesliga in the long run, with a new coach and a revamped team.
This double header promises to be an exciting start to the new season, with both teams eager to make a strong impression. Stay tuned for more updates on ticket sales and team preparations.
Football fans in Europe can look forward to watching Borussia Dortmund's new season kick off with a double header, as the women's team takes on Juventus Turin's women in a repeat of their pre-season friendly from August 10, 2025, followed by a men's match featuring the return of World champion Mats Hummels in the BVB jersey. Meanwhile, Juventus' coach, Massimiliano Canzi, has expressed his team's focus on pre-season work for upcoming tournaments and strong European competition performance, as the team aims to compete at the highest levels.
