Opening Match
Union Berlin opens the new season of the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga on Friday, 21 August 2026, against reigning champions FC Bayern Munich. The kickoff is at 18:20 at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. The match will be broadcast live by ZDF, MagentaSport and DAZN.
Ticket Offer
For fans, standing tickets start at €12, children at €6 and seated seats at €20. Bayern fans have their own standing block Z1. Union welcomed 106 708 spectators in the last Premier season across 13 home games - an average of 8 208 per match. The last home game against TSG Hoffenheim attracted 13 978 fans, a new record.
Current League Position
Union currently sits 11th in the league with 39 points, 10 wins, 9 draws and 15 losses. The form over the last five matches is WWDLL. In terms of goals, 44 have been scored and 58 conceded, a goal difference of -14. The gap to Bayern is 50 points.
Outlook
The full fixture list will be released on 16 July, allowing fans to plan their travel early. The 2nd Women’s Bundesliga will release its schedule on 10 July, followed by details on the opening match of the second league. Additionally, the Google Pixel Supercup for women takes place on 15 August, where Bayern faces VfL Wolfsburg - another top event for the league.
Union must harness the energy of the opening match to close the gap to the leaders. A strong result against the champions could boost confidence and further grow the fan base, especially if attendance figures from the last season remain an indicator of interest.
The season promises excitement, and the opening match is the perfect start to see Union fight for better positions.
