Bayern Munich to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener

The German Bundesliga is set to kick off its 2026-27 season on August 28. Defending champions Bayern Munich will host Stuttgart in the opening match, a tradition that usually sees the champions play at home. This fixture pits two of Germany's most prominent clubs against each other. Bayern and Stuttgart faced off four times last season, with Bayern securing a 3-0 victory in the German Cup final, notably with a hat-trick from Harry Kane.

The league also revealed key dates for the highly anticipated 'Revierderby' between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke. Dortmund will travel to face Schalke in early December, with the return fixture scheduled for April. This derby is considered the most significant in German football. Schalke's return to the top flight after a three-year spell in the second division makes this their first derby clash since 2023.