1. FC Union Berlin will host VfB Stuttgart in a Bundesliga match on April 17, 2027. The fixture at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin was scheduled by the sports service The Score.
The Iron Ones will face a familiar opponent. The last meeting between the two clubs ended in a 1-1 draw on January 18, 2026. For the new 2026/27 season, which has not yet started for Union Berlin, both teams currently have a record of zero wins, zero losses, and zero draws. Manager Nenad Bjelica's side looks back on a concluded 2025 season where they finished 11th in the Bundesliga. With 32 points, eight wins, eight draws, and 13 losses from 29 games and a recent form of LDLWL, it was a mixed year. A goal difference of 33 scored and 50 conceded (-17) highlights areas for improvement. In the final table, they trailed champions Bayern Munich by 44 points.
What does the current squad look like?
Planning for the upcoming season is already underway. A look at the squad page shows the current personnel situation. However, the club is currently without several injured players. Robert Skov, Aljoscha Kemlein, Livan Burcu, Frederik Ronnow, Lucas Tousart, and Diogo Leite are currently sidelined. Their return will be crucial for preparations for the new campaign. The injury list is available on our injuries overview. These absences influence the manager's tactical options during the pre-season phase.
What is the significance of the Stuttgart match?
The home game against VfB Stuttgart in April 2027 is an important date on the calendar. Stuttgart is traditionally one of the league's stronger sides. For Union Berlin, such matches are often about points in the battle to avoid relegation or to secure a mid-table position. The encounter offers a chance to measure themselves directly against a competitor. The exact significance of the fixture will only become clear with the progression of the season and the current league standing, which can be tracked on our standings page.
What comes next?
Before the match against Stuttgart in April 2027, Union Berlin has many other tasks to tackle in the ongoing 2026/27 season. The next official game on the schedule is the home encounter against RB Leipzig on November 21, 2026. Leipzig finished the previous season in fourth place, posing a significant challenge. The full fixture list is available on our fixtures page. Preparation for this and all other matches will largely depend on how quickly the injured players recover and reintegrate into the team. The sporting management is working to equip the squad for the challenges ahead.
