The Bundesliga has set the dates for the two Der Klassiker matches between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in the upcoming 2026/27 season. The first clash is scheduled for October 31, 2026, with the return fixture on March 6, 2027.
Borussia Dortmund begins the new campaign in fifth place with three points from one game, having scored two goals and conceded none. Before the big clash, the focus is on the home match against 12th-placed SC Paderborn 07 on September 12. The current injury list includes Giannis Konstantelias, Justin Lerma, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Ramy Bensebaini, whose status can be tracked on our injuries page.
The Bundesliga calendar for the 2026/27 season is now public. The first meeting of the two German top clubs is slated for October 31, 2026. The league return match follows on March 6, 2027. These two fixtures are the highlights of the campaign and are eagerly anticipated worldwide. The Bundesliga said: "The Bundesliga has released dates for the 2026-27 season including the two league Klassikers between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund."
The overall record from 140 meetings clearly favors Bayern Munich. The record champions have won 70 times, while Borussia Dortmund has been victorious on 33 occasions. 37 matches ended in draws. In Bundesliga play, the imbalance is even more pronounced: Bayern leads with 56 wins to Dortmund's 26, with 32 draws. In the DFB-Pokal, Bayern has six wins, Dortmund two, with three draws. The Super Cup record is perfectly even with four wins and one defeat each. The Champions League record is also level with one win, one draw, and one loss apiece.
The first encounter between the two sides on the European stage was a historic one. In the 1997/98 Champions League quarter-finals, the score remained 0-0 after 180 minutes. In extra time, Stephane Chapuisat scored the decisive goal for Borussia Dortmund, sending BVB to the semi-finals. The most recent and significant meeting at this level was the 2013 final at London's Wembley Stadium. Bayern Munich won 2-1 on that day with goals from Mario Mandzukic and Arjen Robben. This final remains a central point in the rivalry.
Borussia Dortmund enters the new season with a win and a positive goal difference. The next step is the home game against Paderborn before looking at the long-term calendar. The full schedule for the season can be viewed on our fixtures page. The last direct duel was in August's Super Cup, which Bayern won 2-1, with Dortmund playing the second half with ten men. The next chance for revenge in a competition comes with the first Der Klassiker on October 31, 2026.
