Meet the teams that will compete in the Bundesliga and follow their path to the final.
The Bundesliga, officially Fußball-Bundesliga, represents the highest level of professional football in Germany since its inaugural season in 1963-64. Founded with the aim of creating a unified and more competitive national competition, it has grown into one of the most prestigious and best-attended leagues worldwide. Each season, running from August to May, 18 teams compete in a round-robin format, playing each other once at home and once away for a total of 34 matchdays.
Teams battle not only for the German championship title but also for spots in European club competitions and to avoid relegation to the 2. Bundesliga. The Bundesliga is renowned for its fast-paced, attacking football, exceptional fan culture, affordable ticket prices, and the famous '50+1' rule ensuring club members retain majority voting rights.
This fosters a deep connection between clubs and their communities, creating a vibrant and authentic atmosphere at every match.
The new season began on August 22, 2025, with a thrilling opening match between defending champions Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig.
Bayern Munich defeated DFB-Pokal winners VfB Stuttgart 2-1 on August 16, 2025, to claim their 11th Supercup title.
Bayern Munich completed the signing of Colombian winger Luis Díaz for a reported €75m fee, confirmed in early August 2025.
Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of midfielder Jobe Bellingham for a reported fee of €31m on
Newly promoted Hamburger SV signed Arsenal's Fábio Vieira on a season-long loan, confirmed on
In a surprising result on Matchday 2, FC Augsburg defeated Bayern Munich 3-2 at the Allianz Arena on
New coach Niko Kovač is implementing a strategy based on intensity and passion to transform the club, as outlined in early September 2025.
The DFL confirmed the schedule for matchweeks 6 to 12 on September 5, 2025, including the 'Der Klassiker' on October 18.
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