Matchday 1 of the Bundesliga 2026/27 season takes place from 28–30 August 2026. The opening round features nine matches, beginning with defending champions Bayern Munich hosting VfB Stuttgart on Friday evening. All fixtures are subject to change.
Matchday 1 Fixtures
| Date | Kick-off (CEST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug | 20:30 | Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart | Allianz Arena |
| Sat 29 Aug | 15:30 | RB Leipzig vs Borussia Mönchengladbach | Red Bull Arena |
| Sat 29 Aug | 15:30 | SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen | Europa-Park Stadion |
| Sat 29 Aug | 15:30 | FC Augsburg vs Schalke 04 | WWK Arena |
| Sat 29 Aug | 15:30 | Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt | Stadion An der Alten Försterei |
| Sat 29 Aug | 18:30 | Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV | Signal Iduna Park |
| Sun 30 Aug | 15:30 | Mainz 05 vs SC Paderborn | MEWA Arena |
| Sun 30 Aug | 17:30 | 1. FC Köln vs Hoffenheim | RheinEnergieStadion |
| Sun 30 Aug | 19:30 | SV Elversberg vs Bayer Leverkusen | Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde |
Predictions
Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart: Bayern should control possession and create the majority of the chances in the season opener, although Stuttgart have enough attacking quality to make the match competitive. Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 VfB Stuttgart.
RB Leipzig vs Borussia Mönchengladbach: Leipzig's pace and attacking strength should give them the advantage at home, but Gladbach could still threaten on the counterattack. Prediction: RB Leipzig 2-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach.
SC Freiburg vs Werder Bremen: Freiburg are usually difficult to beat at home, while Bremen should provide a competitive test in what could be a closely contested fixture. Prediction: SC Freiburg 2-1 Werder Bremen.
FC Augsburg vs Schalke 04: Schalke may bring plenty of energy following their return to the Bundesliga, but Augsburg's home advantage could help them secure a narrow victory. Prediction: FC Augsburg 2-1 Schalke 04.
Union Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Union should make this a physical and demanding contest, although Frankfurt's greater attacking quality could prove decisive. Prediction: Union Berlin 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt.
Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV: Dortmund are expected to dominate at Signal Iduna Park and should have enough firepower to begin the season with a comfortable victory. Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Hamburger SV.
Mainz 05 vs SC Paderborn: Paderborn could make their Bundesliga return competitive, but Mainz should benefit from their experience and home support. Prediction: Mainz 05 2-1 SC Paderborn.
1. FC Köln vs Hoffenheim: Köln's home crowd should create an intense atmosphere, but Hoffenheim's attacking threat could help them earn a point. Prediction: 1. FC Köln 1-1 Hoffenheim.
SV Elversberg vs Bayer Leverkusen: Elversberg face a difficult opening assignment against a Leverkusen side with considerably more top-flight quality and experience. Prediction: SV Elversberg 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen.
These predictions are based on current squad strength and are subject to change before Matchday 1 depending on transfers, injuries and team news.
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