• Bayern Munich's Bryan Zaragoza joins Espanyol on loan

    Bayern Munich's Bryan Zaragoza joins Espanyol on loan
    Zaragoza arrived from Granada in January 2024, six months ahead of the previously agreed transfer date, after bursting onto the scene in La Liga. However, the 24-year-old struggled to break into Bayern's star-studded attack, making just seven Bundesliga appearances before successive loan spells at Osasuna, Celta Vigo and Roma.
    "Bryan has gained a wealth of experience at his various clubs over the last two years. The idea now is for him to continue to develop in the familiar surroundings of
  • Exequiel Palacios exits Bayer Leverkusen for Ipswich Town

    Exequiel Palacios exits Bayer Leverkusen for Ipswich Town
    Palacios, who has signed a four-year deal with his new club, departs the BayArena after a six-year stay.
    Upon the announcement, Leverkusen's managing director of sport Simon Rolfes explained: "With this transfer, we are fulfilling Exequiel Palacios’ great wish to prove himself in the Premier League after his outstanding spell in the Bundesliga.
    “Pala has repeatedly demonstrated his exceptional footballing quality and, through his personality and demeanor, earned great appreciati
  • German clubs react to UEFA Champions League draw

    German clubs react to UEFA Champions League draw
    Manuel Neuer (Bayern club captain): "These are very balanced and interesting opponents with a lot of history. Fundamentally, we want to reach the top eight again - that is our big goal. The duel with Arsenal has already become a classic in recent years. Against Atlético we’ll be playing in the stadium where the final will be held, and we all hope that we’ll be playing there twice this season. Games against Manchester United are, of course, absolute classics with plenty of Cham
  • Win exclusive prizes with the Bundesliga's Man of the Match sweepstake!

    Win exclusive prizes with the Bundesliga's Man of the Match sweepstake!
    Introduced last term, every fixture in the Bundesliga has an official Man of the Match voted by users in the Bundesliga app. Now the award is getting even bigger after partnering with adidas for its second season.
    Winners of the votes, which open in the live blog of each game after the 86th minute, will be presented with their own trophy.
    But you could also win a prize ahead of the new season thanks to our Man of the Match sweepstake. Simply enter below for the chance to receive a matchball
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  • Felix Uduokhai signs for Union Berlin from BeĹźiktaĹź

    Felix Uduokhai signs for Union Berlin from BeĹźiktaĹź
    Uduokhai, who previously played for Wolfsburg and Augsburg in the German top flight, joins Union on a permanent deal of an unspecified length.
    Upon the announcement, managing director Horst Heldt said, "Felix has a profile that isn't easy to find in this market. He's strong in tackles, very good in build-up play and knows the demands of this high level from many years in the Bundesliga and playing for a top club in the Turkish Süper Lig. We believe he will give our defence importa
  • Bayer Leverkusen's joins BeĹźiktaĹź on loan

    Bayer Leverkusen's joins BeĹźiktaĹź on loan
    Poku, who joined Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, could complete a permanent transfer to Beşiktaş if certain conditions are met.
    Upon the announcement, Leverkusen's managing director for sport Simon Rolfes said, "Ernest Poku has made a name for himself in Germany and across Europe as a fast attacker. His performances in the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League have made an impression. With his footballing profile, Ernest has everything it takes to establish himself i
  • Bundesliga and EA SPORTS FC extend long-term partnership

    Bundesliga and EA SPORTS FC extend long-term partnership
    Since 1998, the Bundesliga and EA SPORTS have worked together to bring the excitement, authenticity and emotion of German football to fans around the world, helping generations of supporters connect with the league through gaming. Former FC Bayern München midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will be guest of honour at the announcement in Cologne at Gamescom 2026, the world's largest video game trade fair and gaming festival.
    Under the extended agreement, the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will co
  • Augsburg sign South Korea's Seol Young-woo from Red Star Belgrade

    Augsburg sign South Korea's Seol Young-woo from Red Star Belgrade
    South Korea international Seol has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with Augsburg and will join up with the squad immediately.
    Upon the announcement, sporting director Benni Weber said, "Youngwoo bring international experience to Augsburg through European club competitions and the national team. His flexility on the wing and his high speed will give our game added impulse and competition out wide in our squad."
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  • Wisdom Mike leaves Bayern Munich to sign for Club Brugge

    Wisdom Mike leaves Bayern Munich to sign for Club Brugge
    Mike made the first of four Bundesliga appearances, all from the substitutes' bench, for Bayern against Werder Bremen last September, just two days after his 17th birthday. At the time, he was the second-youngest debutant in the club's history.
    The teenager also made an appearance in last season's UEFA Champions League for the club he has developed at since 2022 - after arriving from Borussia Mönchengladbach - against Club Brugge, whom he is now joining on a permanent transfer.
  • Freiburg aim to secure UEFA Conference League qualification against Motherwell

    Freiburg aim to secure UEFA Conference League qualification against Motherwell
    Freiburg put themselves in control of the two-legged fixture at Motherwell's Fir Park stadium last Thursday. While Regan Charles-Cook gave the Scottish side the lead inside two minutes, a brace from Matthias Ginter and an injury-time strike from Keisuke Gotō gave Freiburg a 3-1 lead to take back to Europa-Park Stadion.
    They have since followed that up with a 5-1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf in the first round of the DFB Cup. Igor Matanović netted twice in that game and sho
  • Bayern Munich 2026/27 season preview: Can Vincent Kompany secure third successive Bundesliga title?

    Bayern Munich 2026/27 season preview: Can Vincent Kompany secure third successive Bundesliga title?
    Bayern Munich
    2025/26 finish: champions
    Pre-season results: 2-1 loss vs. Wehen Wiesbaden, 15-0 win vs. Rottach-Egern, 2-1 win vs. Jeju SK, 2-1 win vs. Aston Villa, 3-1 win vs. RB Leipzig, 4-2 win vs. Heidenheim
    First three fixtures: VfB Stuttgart (H), Schalke (A), Elversberg (A)
    What to expect?
    The 2025/26 campaign was historic for the Munich outfit. They found the back of the net a record 122 times in the Bundesliga, racking up 89 points, while they completed a league and DF
  • Paderborn 2026/27 season preview: Can Ralf Kettemann's underdogs avoid the drop?

    Paderborn 2026/27 season preview: Can Ralf Kettemann's underdogs avoid the drop?
    Paderborn
    2026/27 finish: 3rd in Bundesliga 2
    Pre-season results: 18-0 win vs. Blau-Weiss Ostenland, 3-2 win vs. Hannover, 3-1 win vs. Okayama, 2-0 loss vs. Magdeburg, 2-1 win vs. Southampton, 2-0 win vs. Osnabrück, 2-2 draw vs. Werder Bremen
    First three fixtures: Mainz (A), Freiburg (H), Borussia Dortmund (A)
    What to expect?
    Paderborn are back in the Bundesliga after six seasons in the second tier of German football. Promotion was hard-fought, as they got the better of Wolfsburg
  • Hoffenheim 2026/27 season preview: Can the Sinsheimers crack the top four?

    Hoffenheim 2026/27 season preview: Can the Sinsheimers crack the top four?
    Hoffenheim
    2025/26 finish: 5th
    Pre-season results: 3-0 win vs. SGV Freiburg, 21-0 win vs. Massenbachhausen, 4-1 win vs. Greuther Fürth, 3-1 win vs. Holstein Kiel, 3-0 win vs. Karlsruhe, 4-1 loss vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    First three fixtures: Cologne (A), Borussia Dortmund (H), VfB Stuttgart (H)What to expect?
    Since joining the club in November 2024, head coach Ilzer has transformed Hoffenheim from relegation candidates to Champions League qualification contenders. Last se
  • 2026/27 UEFA Champions League draw: Who can German teams face in the league phase?

    2026/27 UEFA Champions League draw: Who can German teams face in the league phase?
    As has been the case in the last two seasons, the Champions League now consists of 36 teams competing in a single league phase.
    For the draw, which takes place from 6pm CEST on Thursday, 27 August, teams are divided into four pots of nine according to UEFA coefficient, with the holders (Paris Saint-Germain) automatically in Pot 1.
  • Keven Schlotterbeck completes move away from Augsburg to join Southampton

    Keven Schlotterbeck completes move away from Augsburg to join Southampton
    Schlotterbeck, who spent two years at Augsburg, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at his new club.
    Upon the announcement, Schlotterbeck said. “I had a lot of conversations with [Southampton sporting director] Johannes Spors and he told me about the ambitions they have. I think my football vision is the same, so we get the chance to enact it together. I’m happy to be here now, and to attack this year in the Championship."In a parting message to Augsburg, Schlotterbeck added: &
  • Schalke 2026/27 season preview: can the Royal Blues re-establish themselves in the Bundesliga?

    Schalke 2026/27 season preview: can the Royal Blues re-establish themselves in the Bundesliga?
    Schalke
    2025/26 finish: 1st in Bundesliga 2
    Pre-season results: 2-1 defeat vs. Gütersloh, 4-2 win vs. Erzgebirge Aue, 2-0 win vs. Metalist Kharkiv, 3-1 win vs. Fagiano Okayama, 5-0 win vs. Hessen Kassel, 3-0 defeat vs. Atalanta, 3-0 defeat vs. Real Madrid
    First three fixtures: Augsburg (A), Bayern Munich (H), Union Berlin (A)
    What to expect
    Schalke are not a club aiming to merely make up the numbers in the Bundesliga. Their proud history implies they naturally belong among the elite of
  • JoĂŁo Palhinha joins Benfica from Bayern Munich

    JoĂŁo Palhinha joins Benfica from Bayern Munich
    After joining Bayern from Fulham in the summer of 2024, Palhinha made just 25 competitive appearances for the club, winning the Bundesliga title in his debut campaign before spending last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur.
    "We’ve discussed João’s situation openly with him and found a solution that we could all agree on. He’s decided to continue his career in his home country. We thank him for his time at Bayern and wish him all the best for the future," said
  • Bayern Munich’s Felipe Chávez joins Magdeburg on loan after contract extension

    Bayern Munich’s Felipe Chávez joins Magdeburg on loan after contract extension
    The 19-year-old attacking midfielder, who made his senior debut in Bayern’s 8-1 win over Wolfsburg in January, had a loan spell at Cologne in the second half of last season, coming off the bench seven times in the Bundesliga.
    “Pippo took the next step in his development with his appearances at Cologne and should now get regular playing time at Magdeburg. We’ve extended his contract because we believe in his potential for the future,” said Bayern sporting director Christop
  • Bundesliga Matchday 1 probable teams

    Bundesliga Matchday 1 probable teams
    >>> Follow build-up and live coverage of every match here!
    See who's in and who's set to miss out on Matchday 1... 
    *kick-off at 3.30pm CEST unless stated
  • Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen sign contract extensions

    Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen sign contract extensions
    Eberl, 52, joined the record Bundesliga champions in 2024 following previous spells with Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Leipzig.
    A former Bayern youth team player, Eberl was instrumental in bringing head coach Vincent Kompany to the club and has also overseen several high-profile transfers, including the arrivals of Colombian winger Luis Díaz and 2025/26 Bundesliga Player of the Season Michael Olise.
  • Remembering Christopher Nkunku's excellent first RB Leipzig spell

    Remembering Christopher Nkunku's excellent first RB Leipzig spell
    Nkunku, 28, came through the ranks at Paris-Saint Germain, where his pace and power attracted the attention of Leipzig, who moved swiftly to secure his services in July 2019.
    It would prove to be an astute move for both parties, with the Frenchman scoring 47 goals and recording 43 assists over four Bundesliga seasons, helping to propel his club to a runners-up spot in the league, a UEFA Champions League semi-final berth and two consecutive DFB Cup triumphs.
  • Christopher Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan

    Christopher Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan
    Nkunku, 28, registered 47 goals and 43 assists in 119 appearances for Leipzig between 2019 and 2023, before departing for Chelsea in the English Premier League.
    "When I heard of the opportunity to join RB Leipzig, I immediately wanted to say yes," Nkunku said.
    "I'm very happy to be back here. I'm in excellent shape and want to help the team as soon as possible, and I also can't wait to once again play in front of our fans at the Red Bull Arena."
  • Greek duo Kostantinos Karetsas and Giannis Konstantelias give Borussia Dortmund glimpse of bright future

    Greek duo Kostantinos Karetsas and Giannis Konstantelias give Borussia Dortmund glimpse of bright future
    Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, Julien Duranville, Cole Campbell: Dortmund fans could have been forgiven for wondering where goals and creativity would come from in 2026/27 after the aforementioned quartet were allowed to leave the club over the summer.
    They needn’t have worried.
    In summer recruits Konstantinos Karetsas and Giannis Konstantelias, BVB look like they’ll trouble every defence they face this season.
    Watch: Dortmund 1-2 Bayern - Supercup highlights
  • Edin DĹľeko primed for Bundesliga return with newly promoted Schalke

    Edin DĹľeko primed for Bundesliga return with newly promoted Schalke
    The newly promoted Royal Blues, who are back in the top division for the first time since 2023 after winning the Bundesliga 2 title last season, begin their campaign at Augsburg on Sunday - and former Wolfsburg man Džeko will hope to play a starring role.
    He may have celebrated his 40th birthday back in March, but the Bosnia and Herzegovina international’s goalscoring instincts appeared as sharp as ever last season after joining compatriot and head coach Miron Muslić in Gelsenkir
  • Bayern Munich’s new No.10? Nathaniel Brown impresses in unfamiliar role

    Bayern Munich’s new No.10? Nathaniel Brown impresses in unfamiliar role
    And yet, in Germany international Nathaniel Brown, the Bundesliga title-holders appear to have gained another outstanding attacking midfield option to rival the likes of Saibari, Jamal Musiala and Lennart Karl for the central role behind striking sensation Harry Kane.
    Brown, of course, is a left-back by trade, and was signed primarily to provide competition for Alphonso Davies on that side of Bayern’s steely back four. At least, that was the original plan.
  • Bundesliga and Topps launch 'Starting XI Debut Patch' for the 2026/27 season

    Bundesliga and Topps launch 'Starting XI Debut Patch' for the 2026/27 season
    Starting this season – which kicks off on Friday when champions FC Bayern München host VfB Stuttgart (8.30pm CEST) - all players making their first appearance in a Bundesliga starting line-up will be honoured with the new Starting XI Debut Patch. The special patch will be worn on the player’s jersey during this unique career milestone and will subsequently become part of an exclusive, hand-signed Topps trading card.
    Millions dream of one day taking the field in a Bundesliga
  • Bayern Munich ready themselves for Oktoberfest with lederhosen photo shoot

    Bayern Munich ready themselves for Oktoberfest with lederhosen photo shoot
    The photoshoot was arranged with brewer Paulaner, a sponsor of Bayern that naturally serves its products at the annual Oktoberfest, which gets underway this year on 19 September.
    Spirits were clearly good days after the 2-1 win in the season-opening Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund before Bayern turn their attention to the league opener against VfB Stuttgart on Friday (kick-off: 8.30pm CEST).
  • Elversberg 2026/27 season preview: How will the Bundesliga debutants fare?

    Elversberg 2026/27 season preview: How will the Bundesliga debutants fare?
    Elversberg
    2025/26 finish: 2nd in Bundesliga 2
    Pre-season results: 5-0 win vs. Gießen, 1-1 draw vs. Thun, 2-1 loss vs. Viktoria Cologne, 1-0 win vs. Nijmegen, 5-2 win vs. Racing Strasbourg, 4-1 win vs. Lorient, 9-0 win vs. Auersmacher
    First three fixtures: Bayer Leverkusen (H), Borussia Mönchengladbach (A), Bayern Munich (H)
    What to expect?
    This is uncharted territory for Elversberg as they make their bow in the top level of Germany football after a remarkable rise, having still
  • Eintracht Frankfurt 2026/27 season preview: Adi HĂĽtter to bring exciting football back to Deutsche Bank Park?

    Eintracht Frankfurt 2026/27 season preview: Adi HĂĽtter to bring exciting football back to Deutsche Bank Park?
    Eintracht Frankfurt
    2025/26 finish: 8th
    Pre-season results: 7-1 win vs. Gießen, 3-0 win vs. Trabzonspor, 1-0 win vs. Waldhof Mannheim, 2-0 win vs. Hull, 5-1 win vs. FSV Frankfurt, 7-0 loss vs. Brentford
    First three fixtures: Union Berlin (A), Augsburg (H), Mainz (A)
    What to expect?
    Anyone who remembers Hütter's first stint at Frankfurt, between 2018 and 2021, will look back fondly at exciting football led by the trio of Sébastien Haller, Luka Jović and Ante Rebi&
  • Borussia Mönchengladbach 2026/27 season preview: Can Tim Kleindienst get the Foals firing again?

    Borussia Mönchengladbach 2026/27 season preview: Can Tim Kleindienst get the Foals firing again?
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    2025/26 finish: 12th
    Pre-season results: 6-0 win vs. Wuppertal, 2-1 win vs. Rot-Weiss Essen, 3-1 win vs. Hansa Rostock, 15-0 win vs. Rottach-Egern, 4-1 win vs. Hoffenheim, 8-0 win vs. Velbert, 2-1 win vs. Aston Villa
    First three fixtures: RB Leipzig (A), Elversberg (H), Freiburg (A)
    What to expect?
    Gladbach may have avoided relegation last season, but their points total was still only 38, as Polanski led his side to nine wins and 10 draws from his 31 league gam

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