Borussia Dortmund is preparing for its Bundesliga clash against VfB Stuttgart on September 19, 2026, at the MHPArena, while several updates surrounding the club have emerged. The match kicks off at 18:30, with tickets available through official channels, where standing areas start at €15 and main tribune seats go up to €22.
Borussia Dortmund has secured an extra €120 million in transfer-related income, bolstered by increased sponsorship revenue that reduces the need to sell key players. This financial relief allows the club to retain its stars longer and pursue a more sustainable transfer strategy.
A top talent at Borussia Mönchengladbach is set for a contract extension, though the player remains unnamed. The news is welcomed by all Borussia fans as a sign of the strength of youth development in the Rhine region.
Dortmund defender Luca Reggiani independently rejected a transfer to an English club, causing a potential deal for Polish defender Marcel Regula of Zaglebie Lubin to collapse. Instead, Borussia Dortmund signed Ethan Nwaneri from FC Arsenal on a season-long loan just before the transfer window closed, as a replacement for the injured Giannis Konstantelias.
For the September 1, 2026 DFB-Pokal encounter, Niko Kovac plans a heavily rotated squad. Alex Meyer starts in goal, allowing Gregor Kobel to rest. Joey Veerman and Kaua Prates are expected to earn their first starts, joined by academy graduates Luca Reggiani and Filippo Mane. Samuele Inacio remains eligible despite his Bundesliga ban, as it applies only to league matches.
Giannis Konstantelias scored on his debut against Hamburger SV, joining a list of six debut goal-scorers since 2013. Others include Marco Reus (goal in 11 minutes), Michy Batshuayi (two goals), Milos Jojic (17-second strike), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (hat-trick) and others from recent Dortmund history.
Currently, Borussia Dortmund sits 5th in the Bundesliga with 3 points from one game, a goal difference of +2, and a recent form of W. Giannis Konstantelias, Justin Lerma, Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini are sidelined. The next fixture is an away trip to 1899 Hoffenheim on September 5, 2026, who are 12th in the table, as shown on standings and fixtures.
