The schedule for the 2025/26 seasons of Germany`s top two football leagues, the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, will be revealed on Thursday, June 27th, according to an announcement from the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL).
The 63rd Bundesliga season is scheduled to commence on August 22, 2025. Bundesliga 2 will start three weeks prior, on August 1st. The main league campaigns for both divisions will wrap up on May 16th and May 17th, 2026, respectively, followed by the usual relegation play-offs.
Key Dates for the 2025/26 Season:
- 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
The process of creating the match schedule takes into account various factors, including requirements from local and security authorities, the Central Information Centre for Sports Operations (ZIS), and requests from clubs and stadium operators. For instance, clubs located close to each other are scheduled to play their home games on different dates to avoid conflicts.
The fixture list has been generated using specialized software for several years, balancing competing interests and factors to produce the optimal schedule. Specific kick-off times are finalized throughout the season, considering domestic cup ties, European and international competitions, public holidays, and other significant events.
