The Bundesliga has set the exact kick-off times for matchdays 5 to 11 of the 2026/27 season. The DFL announced the schedule on Thursday, 10 September, as confirmed by 1. FC Union Berlin.
Union begin this period with an away fixture at newly-promoted SV Elversberg on 10 October at 15:30. A week later, on 17 October, they host Borussia Dortmund at the same Saturday afternoon time. Further matches include the trip to FC Augsburg on 24 October and the home game against 1. FC Köln on 1 November, both at 15:30.
Late Kick-Off Against Freiburg
On 8 November, a direct rival in the relegation battle awaits with SC Freiburg. This match at the Schwarzwald-Stadion kicks off at 17:30. The highlight of this period is the home derby against local rivals RB Leipzig on 21 November at 15:30. Die Eisernen round off the block with an away game at Mainz 05 on 28 November.
The schedule provides clarity for Nenad Bjelica's team in the coming weeks. Union currently sit 16th in the table with just one point from three games, having lost their last two matches. The next challenge is the home fixture against fifth-placed RB Leipzig, whom they beat 3-1 in their last meeting in December 2025.
The report in full is at 1. FC Union Berlin
