2026-27 Bundesliga Season Start and Fixture Release Details

The 2026-27 German Bundesliga season kicks off on August 9, starting a bit earlier than usual. The campaign will run until May 22, 2027, concluding a week later than past seasons.

Fixture Release Date

Fixtures for both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga were made public on July 2, 2026. Although matchweeks are set, exact days and times remain undecided because of factors like television schedules, European competitions, and the DFB-Pokal.

International Breaks During the Season

This season, international breaks have been adjusted. Instead of three separate one-week breaks in the fall, there will be one two-week break and another single week off. As a result, no league matches will take place on the weekends of September 26, October 3, and November 14. Additionally, there will be a break on the weekend of March 27.

• September 26, 2026: No league games
• October 3, 2026: No league games
• November 14, 2026: No league games
• March 27, 2027: No league games

German Teams in UEFA Competitions 2026-27

Seven German clubs will compete in Europe this season:

• Champions League: Four teams
• Europa League: Two teams
• Conference League: One team

Schedules for these tournaments are already available.

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Map of Clubs for 2026-27 Season

Bundesliga clubs are marked in blue, while 2. Bundesliga sides are shown in red on the provided map.

Additional Information

Other European leagues also have their fixture release and start dates around this time. For example, Serie A and La Liga have their schedules published, so you can plan trips across Europe accordingly.