The German Football League has announced the first block of fixtures for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season, confirming that reigning champions Bayern Munich will open their title defence against VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on Friday, 28 August.
The season curtain-raiser brings the two clubs together just months after they contested the 2025/26 DFB-Pokal final. Bayern claimed that trophy with a 3-0 win in Berlin, where Harry Kane scored a hat-trick. Stuttgart will now have an early opportunity to avenge that cup final defeat when the league programme kicks off in Munich under the Friday night lights.
Historic debut for Elversberg
Newly-promoted SV Elversberg will also feature on the opening weekend as they prepare for their first-ever Bundesliga appearance. The club will welcome Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the 2022/23 champions, to their home ground. This marks a significant milestone for Elversberg, who will compete in Germany’s top tier for the first time in their history. The fixture promises to be a memorable occasion for the club’s supporters as they host established top-flight opposition on the biggest stage in German football.
Revierderby dates confirmed
Supporters of FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund can now plan for both Revierderby encounters. Schalke, who have earned their place back in the top flight, will host their fierce rivals at the Veltins-Arena on Matchday 12 between 4 and 6 December. The return meeting at Signal Iduna Park is scheduled for Matchday 29, taking place from 9 to 11 April 2027.
These regional rivals meet twice each season in one of German football’s most anticipated fixtures, with local pride in the Ruhr region at stake on both occasions. The December fixture will offer Schalke an early chance to assert their return to the elite level against their neighbours, while the April return will come during the decisive final stretch of the campaign.
Complete fixture list to follow
While these key dates have been confirmed, the German Football League will release the remaining fixtures for the 2026/27 season later. Teams and supporters alike await the full calendar to map out the entire campaign ahead.