When are the 2025/26 Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 fixtures released?
The Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 fixtures for the 2025/26 season will be released on Thursday, 27 June, the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) has confirmed.
The opening match of the 63rd Bundesliga season will take place on 22 August 2025, with Bundesliga 2 kicking off three weeks earlier, on 1 August. The regular Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 campaigns will conclude on 16 and 17 May 2026, respectively, ahead of the traditional relegation play-offs.
Key dates
- Bundesliga, Matchday 1 - 22–24 August 2025
- Bundesliga, Matchday 34 - 16 May 2026
- Bundesliga 2, Matchday 1 - 1-3 August 2025
- Bundesliga 2, Matchday 34 - 17 May 2026
- Play-off first legs: 21 & 22 May 2026
- Play-off second legs: 25 & 26 May 2026
Fixture scheduling explained
As always, the requirements of local authorities, security authorities, the Central Information Centre for Sports Operations (ZIS) and the wishes of clubs and stadium operations are taken into account when drawing up the match schedules. For example, neighbouring clubs are required to play their home matches at different times.
Software has been used for several years to create the fixture list, weighing up various constellations and interests in order to achieve the best possible result. The exact kick-off times are determined during the course of the season, factoring in domestic cup, European and international fixtures, public holidays and other major events.
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