The framework calendar for the 2027/28 Bundesliga season has been officially confirmed, providing clarity for clubs and supporters well in advance. According to a press release published on the Bundesliga Group’s official website, the top-tier German league will commence on Friday, August 20, 2027.
Bundesliga Season Overview
Fans can mark their calendars for the start of the 2027/28 campaign, which will see teams battle it out for the coveted Meisterschale. The final matchday of the Bundesliga season, Matchday 34, is scheduled for May 13, 2028. This early confirmation allows clubs ample time to plan their pre-season preparations, transfer strategies, and overall logistical arrangements for the upcoming campaign.
Key Dates for 2. Bundesliga and Cup
The second division, the 2. Bundesliga, will begin slightly earlier than its top-flight counterpart. Its opening matchday is set to take place between July 30 and August 1, 2027, with the final Matchday 34 concluding on May 14, 2028.
Before the league action fully gets underway, the traditional curtain-raiser, the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, is slated for August 14, 2027. This fixture typically pits the Bundesliga champions against the DFB-Pokal winners from the previous season.
Towards the end of the season, the crucial relegation play-offs, which determine promotion and relegation between the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, have also been scheduled. The first legs of these high-stakes encounters will be played on May 18 or 19, 2028, with the decisive second legs following shortly after on May 22 or 23, 2028.
The release of these key dates provides a comprehensive overview of the German football calendar for the 2027/28 season, enabling all stakeholders to prepare for another exciting year of action.