Match Details
The opening match of the 64th Bundesliga season takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026, at 20:30 in the Allianz Arena in Munich. Kickoff is at 20:30. The fixture is a repeat of the 2025 DFB‑Cup final, which Bayern won 3‑0 against Stuttgart. Bayern Munich finished the 2025/26 season as double winners, securing the title already on the 30th matchday with a 4‑2 win over Stuttgart and winning the cup final 3‑0 against Stuttgart. In the Franz‑Beckenbauer‑Supercup on 22 August 2026, the Munich side defeated Borussia Dortmund, showcasing their strength under coach Vincent Kompany.
VfB Stuttgart arrives as the fourth‑placed team from the previous Bundesliga season with 62 points. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß has turned the Swabians into one of the league’s most consistent teams. Stuttgart has qualified for the Champions League and aims to compete at the top again in the new season. In the head‑to‑head record, Bayern leads with 98 wins out of 164 encounters – Stuttgart won only 37 of those matches.
Broadcast Options
The match is free to watch on Sat.1 in Germany. Pre‑match coverage starts at 19:50. Simultaneously, the game is available in a free live stream on ran.de and via the Joyn platform. Pay‑TV channel Sky broadcasts the match live on television – a paid subscription is required. In the paid live stream, Sky Go and the streaming service WOW are also available.
Teams in Focus
Bayern Munich enters the opening fixture as the clear favorite. With players such as Harry Kane, Luis Diaz, and Michael Olise, the squad boasts dangerous offensive firepower. Stuttgart, on the other hand, wants to make a statement and challenge the opposition. The game promises an exciting South‑crossing showdown that reignites the rivalry between the two clubs.
Viewers can follow the match in real time, whether via TV, streaming or a live ticker on ran.joyn.de. For fans with a pay‑TV subscription, Sky Go and WOW offer additional options to watch the game.
