The 2026/27 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday, August 28, with defending champions Bayern Munich hosting VfB Stuttgart. Most teams will start their competitive fixtures in the DFB Cup on August 21-24, which is a week later than the previous year to avoid the FIFA World Cup 2026, which concludes on July 19.
Bayern Munich is the DFB Cup winner and Bundesliga champion, aiming to defend the Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on August 22. Their DFB Cup fixture has been moved to August 1-2.
Training Camps and Friendly Matches: The teams are in various locations around the world to prepare for the season. Bayern Munich has a summer tour in South Korea and Hong Kong, while Freiburg faces Motherwell in the UEFA Conference League Preliminary Round.
Individual Cases: Saibari talks about his favorite position, while Jonathan Tah discusses Bayern's desire for success. Gregor Kobel praises Konstaninos Karetsas, and Vincent Kompany emphasizes that every season can be the best. Jonas Urbig and Niko Kovač provide insights into the pre-season preparations.
Friendly Matches: Bayern Munich has several friendly matches planned, including one against Aston Villa on August 9 and one against Roma on August 15. Freiburg played against Cerezo Osaka and Verl, while Augsburg faced Sassuolo and Stuttgart played against Everton.
Training Sessions: The teams have several open training sessions, including one by Bayern Munich in Hong Kong and South Korea. Gladbach trained in Rostock and Mainz, while Leverkusen trained in Nottingham and Frankfurt.
First Competitive Matches: On August 22, Bayern Munich plays the Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund. Eintracht Frankfurt faces Trier, while Freiburg plays against Offenbach.
Summary: The teams are fully engaged in pre-season preparations, and there are numerous training camps, friendly matches, and important events they are going through.
