The German Bundesliga is the country’s top-flight football league, bringing together 18 clubs for 34 matchdays of rivalries, packed stadiums and high-level football from 28 August 2026 to 22 May 2027.
If you follow German football, want to plan a trip to a match or need the key dates before buying seats, this article provides the complete 2026/27 Bundesliga schedule, major derbies, international breaks, promoted teams and ticket details.
Legendary teams Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are joined by clubs including FC Union Berlin, SV Werder Bremen, FC Augsburg, SC Freiburg, Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig, alongside promoted teams FC Schalke 04, SC Paderborn 07 and SV Elversberg.
The competition features a mix of historic clubs and new challengers, with current form, individual player performances, leading goalscorers and head-to-head records often deciding the title race and European qualification.
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Timeline & Structure
The 2026/27 Bundesliga season begins on 28 August 2026, when Bayern Munich hosts VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. As Germany’s top division and one of Europe’s Big Five football leagues, the Bundesliga concludes its 34-matchday season on 22 May 2027, with every final-round fixture kicking off simultaneously at 15:30.
The Bundesliga pauses after Matchday 14, played on the 19th December 2026, before returning on the weekend of the 9th January 2027. A midweek round follows immediately from 13th January.
The season also includes the return of Schalke 04, creating the first Bundesliga Revierderby against Borussia Dortmund since 2023.
Final Bundesliga positions determine which teams enter the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. The European competitions now begin with a league phase before progressing to the knockout rounds, although the precise allocation of places can change depending on domestic cup results and German clubs’ performances in Europe.
International Breaks
No Bundesliga fixtures are scheduled during these international periods:
24 September–6 October 2026
13–16 November 2026
22–30 March 2027
7–15 June 2027
(after the Bundesliga season)
The first international window creates a long break between Matchdays 4 and 5.
Key Games and Derbies to Watch
Der Klassiker: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich
Germany’s biggest modern football rivalry: Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund
First leg:
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FC Bayern München - Borussia Dortmund
sab 31 ott, 11:00 • Allianz Arena, DE
Second leg:
Borussia Dortmund - FC Bayern München
sab 6 mar 2027, 11:00 • Signal Iduna Park, DE
Bayern host the first league meeting after the two clubs also faced each other in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup before the season.
Revierderby
One of German football’s fiercest local rivalries: Borussia Dortmund vs FC Schalke 04
First leg:
FC Schalke 04 - Borussia Dortmund
sab 5 dic, 11:00 • VELTINS-Arena, DE
Second leg:
Borussia Dortmund - FC Schalke 04
sab 10 apr 2027, 12:00 • Signal Iduna Park, DE
Schalke’s return to the Bundesliga brings the Revierderby back to the top flight after several seasons apart.
Nordderby
Northern bragging rights: Hamburger SV vs Werder Bremen
First leg:
SV Werder Bremen - Hamburger SV
sab 21 nov, 11:00 • Weserstadion, DE
Second leg:
Hamburger SV - SV Werder Bremen
sab 20 mar 2027, 11:00 • Volksparkstadion, DE
With both traditional clubs back in the Bundesliga, one of Germany’s oldest rivalries returns for another season.
Rhine Derby
A fiercely contested regional meeting: 1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach
First leg:
1. FC Köln - Borussia M'gladbach
sab 10 ott, 12:00 • Rheinenergiestadion, DE
Second leg:
Borussia M'gladbach - 1. FC Köln
sab 20 feb 2027, 11:00 • Borussia-Park, DE
These neighbours rarely need league position or title implications to produce an intense atmosphere.
Südderby
Southern supremacy: Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart
First leg:
FC Bayern München - VfB Stuttgart
ven 28 ago, 20:30 • Allianz Arena, DE
Second leg:
VfB Stuttgart - FC Bayern München
sab 23 gen 2027, 11:00 • Stuttgart Arena, DE
The first meeting opened the entire Bundesliga season.
Bundesliga Matches: Full 2026/27 Schedule
The schedule below covers all 34 Bundesliga matches played by each club during the 2026/27 season. Exact kickoff times are provided where confirmed, while later fixtures may still move between Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Every result affects each club’s total points, goal difference and position in the Bundesliga table. A win earns three points, a draw earns one and a loss earns none. If teams finish level on points, goal difference is the first deciding factor. In football statistics, the clearer term is “goals conceded” rather than “lost goals”.
You can use this page to check each matchday, compare team form and find fixtures involving FC Union Berlin, Union Berlin, SV Werder Bremen, FC Augsburg, SC Freiburg, Eintracht Frankfurt or RB Leipzig.
2026 Matchdays
Matchday 1
28 August 2026
29 August 2026
30 August 2026
Matchday 2
4 September 2026
5 September 2026
6 September 2026
Matchday 3
11 September 2026
12 September 2026
13 September 2026
Matchday 4
18 September 2026
19 September 2026
20 September 2026
Matchday 5
10 October 2026
Matchday 6
17 October 2026
Matchday 7
24 October 2026
Matchday 8
31 October 2026
Matchday 9
7 November 2026
Matchday 10
21 November 2026
Matchday 11
28 November 2026
Matchday 12
5 December 2026
Matchday 13
12 December 2026
Matchday 14
19 December 2026
2027 Matchdays
Matchday 15
9 January 2027
Matchday 16
13 January 2027
Matchday 17
16 January 2027
Matchday 18
23 January 2027
Matchday 19
30 January 2027
Matchday 20
6 February 2027
Matchday 21
13 February 2027
Matchday 22
20 February 2027
Matchday 23
27 February 2027
Matchday 24
3 March 2027
Matchday 25
6 March 2027
Matchday 26
13 March 2027
Matchday 27
20 March 2027
Matchday 28
3 April 2027
Matchday 29
10 April 2027
Matchday 30
17 April 2027
Matchday 31
24 April 2027
Matchday 32
8 May 2027
Matchday 33
15 May 2027
Matchday 34
22 May 2027
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FAQs
How many games are played in a Bundesliga season?
Each of the 18 clubs plays 34 matches: one home fixture and one away fixture against every other team. The result of each match shapes the league table through points, a win, a draw, a loss, and goal difference. That system also maintains a strong competitive connection between the Bundesliga and the lower division through promotion and relegation.
When does the Bundesliga 2026/27 season start and end?
The season begins on 28 August 2026 and concludes on 22 May 2027. The Bundesliga competition was founded in 1962 and began to play in 1963. Before 1963, German football was organised in regional Oberliga competitions, and 59 clubs have appeared in the Bundesliga since its launch.
Who was promoted to the Bundesliga for 2026/27?
FC Schalke 04, SC Paderborn 07 and SV Elversberg joined the Bundesliga for the 2026/27 season.
Will there be a winter break?
Yes. The final fixtures before the break take place from 18–20 December 2026, with Bundesliga football returning from 8–10 January 2027.
What is Der Klassiker?
Der Klassiker is the name commonly given to matches between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, Germany’s two most prominent clubs of the modern era and two of its most celebrated Bundesliga winners, with Bayern Munich the record winners on 34 Bundesliga titles. Bayern Munich also won 11 consecutive titles from 2012 to 2023.
Is the Revierderby back this season?
Yes. Schalke’s promotion means the club will face Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga for the first time since the 2022/23 season.
Are all Bundesliga kickoff times confirmed?
No. The DFL initially assigns many matches to a Friday-to-Sunday window. Exact kickoff dates and times are confirmed in stages, depending partly on European and DFB-Pokal scheduling. Note that timing can also be shaped by the wider regulatory framework around German football. Clubs must apply for a license each season, the Bundesliga has a 50+1 rule for club ownership, and the DFB fines clubs that violate financial regulations.
How does the Bundesliga table work?
The Bundesliga table ranks clubs by their total points across 34 matches. Teams receive three points for a win, one for a draw and none when they have lost. If two clubs finish level, goal difference is the first deciding factor, followed by goals scored and further tiebreakers where required.
A team’s recent form can provide useful context, but it does not change how points are awarded. For example, a player may hit a run of goals and move up the goalscorers list while the team still loses matches because it has conceded more goals overall.
Which European competitions can Bundesliga clubs qualify for?
Bundesliga clubs can qualify for the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. These competitions use a league phase followed by knockout rounds. The final allocation of European places can depend on league position, the DFB-Pokal winner and results in UEFA competitions.
German clubs have won the European Cup or UEFA Champions League eight times: Bayern Munich have six titles, while Borussia Dortmund and Hamburger SV have one each.
Is the Bundesliga known for youth development and tactical innovation?
Yes. The Bundesliga is notable for its strong youth-development systems and the opportunities provided to young players. German clubs are also recognised for tactical innovation, particularly pressing, counter-pressing and quick transitional football.
This emphasis on coaching and player development has contributed to the wider success of the German national team. However, there is no fixed rule requiring clubs to sell players for an equal amount before they can buy new ones. Transfers are shaped by each club’s finances and the relevant licensing and financial regulations.
How financially successful is the Bundesliga?
The Bundesliga generated approximately €1.7 billion in combined turnover during the 2009/10 season. Turnover means revenue, not profit, so it would be incorrect to say Bundesliga clubs made a collective profit of €1.7 billion.
Bayern Munich reported revenue of approximately €303.8 million and a net profit of €2.5 million for 2008/09. Borussia Dortmund’s financial history was considerably more difficult: the club disclosed heavy debts during the 2000s and narrowly avoided financial collapse. Figures around €118.8 million are commonly associated with that period, although the exact total varies depending on the reporting date and accounting measure used.
How does the German Bundesliga table work?
The German Bundesliga table ranks all 18 clubs based on the total points collected across 34 matches. Teams receive three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss. If clubs finish level on points, goal difference is the first deciding factor, followed by goals scored and further tiebreakers if required.
The teams at the top can qualify for the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League, while the bottom two are relegated directly. The club finishing 16th enters a relegation play-off against a team from the 2. Bundesliga.
Why are Bundesliga matches so well attended?
Bundesliga clubs are known for packed stadiums, strong local support and comparatively moderate ticket prices. During the 2024/25 season, the league averaged 38,082 tickets sold per match, with stadiums operating at an average of 95.9% capacity.
Borussia Dortmund recorded the league’s highest average attendance, welcoming more than 80,000 supporters per home match. The average Bundesliga ticket cost €28.78 in 2024/25, including VAT and public transport fees, helping make live football relatively accessible compared with several other major European leagues.
How does promotion and relegation work in the Bundesliga?
The Bundesliga maintains a strong competitive connection between divisions through its promotion and relegation system. The bottom two Bundesliga clubs are relegated directly to the 2. Bundesliga, while the top two teams from the second division are promoted.
The club finishing 16th in the Bundesliga plays a two-leg relegation play-off against the team finishing third in the 2. Bundesliga. Upcoming fixtures are therefore crucial not only for the title race and European qualification, but also for clubs fighting to avoid relegation.
Is the Bundesliga known for developing young players?
Yes. Bundesliga clubs invest heavily in academies, coaching and opportunities for emerging players. The league is also associated with tactical innovation, particularly pressing, counter-pressing and fast transitional football.
This focus on youth and coaching has supported the development of players for the German national team. However, the exact proportion of under-23 players changes between seasons, so claims that it increased from 6% to 15% should not be used without a reliable supporting source.
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