Successful practice run by Heidenheim before the main event
1. FC Heidenheim Kick Off Competitive Season in DFB-Pokal and Bundesliga
- FC Heidenheim, a Bundesliga football club, are set to begin their competitive season next Saturday in the DFB-Pokal. The team will face Bahlinger SC in the first round of the competition, scheduled for August 16, 2025, at Kaiserstuhlstadion.
In a pre-season dress rehearsal, Heidenheim faced Parma Calcio from the Italian Serie A. The match ended with a score of 2-1, favouring Heidenheim, with goals scored by Leonardo Scienza in the 42nd minute and Tim Siersleben in the 31st minute.
Meanwhile, the Bundesliga season opener for Heidenheim is against VfL Wolfsburg, although the exact date and location have yet to be confirmed. The 2025/26 Bundesliga season starts on August 22, 2025, with Bayern Munich set to kick off the season on that day.
It's worth noting that the DFB-Pokal match and the Bundesliga season opener are separate events. The DFB-Pokal first round tie is confirmed for August 16 against Bahlinger SC, a team from the Baden-Württemberg region, making it a Baden-Württemberg derby.
While the opponents for Heidenheim's Bundesliga season opener are yet to be announced, the team will be eager to build on their strong performance in the dress rehearsal and make a positive start to the new season.
| Competition | Date | Opponent | Location | |---------------|----------------|----------------|----------------------| | DFB-Pokal R1 | August 16, 2025| Bahlinger SC | Kaiserstuhlstadion | | Bundesliga | August 22, 2025| Not specified | Not specified |
Other European leagues might find themselves competing against FC Heidenheim, as the team demonstrates exceptional form, having scored two goals in their last pre-season match against Parma Calcio. Additionally, Heidenheim's strong start in the Bundesliga could potentially draw attention from European sports enthusiasts, with their first official match scheduled against VfL Wolfsburg in the 2025/26 season.
