Borussia Dortmund kicks off the new Bundesliga season with a home match against Hamburg SV. The game at Westfalenstadion starts on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM local time.
Manager Edin Terzić's side enters the match as last season's runners-up. In the concluded 2025 campaign, BVB finished second in the table with 64 points. The team secured 19 wins, drew seven times, and lost only three of their 29 matches. A record of 60 goals scored and 29 conceded highlights Dortmund's attacking prowess.
Fans in Germany can follow the encounter live on Sky Sport Bundesliga 1. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Football and Sky GO will broadcast the fixture. Viewers in the United States have an English-language broadcast on USA Network. Spanish commentary is available on Peacock and Telemundo. The kick-off time corresponds to 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Squad planning is affected by several absences. In defense, regular center-back Nico Schlotterbeck is unavailable. Left-back Ramy Bensebaini is also ruled out. From midfield, Carney Chukwuemeka is another absentee. These forced changes will require Terzić to adjust his starting lineup. The current injury list can be viewed on our injuries page.
The gap to champions Bayern Munich stood at twelve points at the end of the previous season. However, the recent form of four wins and one loss in the last five games provides reason for optimism. The direct clash with HSV is particularly important for Dortmund to build early momentum. The complete final table from last season is available in our standings.
The first away match of the new season sees Borussia Dortmund travel to face 1899 Hoffenheim on September 5, 2026. Hoffenheim finished the previous campaign in sixth place, presenting a challenging first away hurdle. The full season schedule with all dates is documented on the club's fixtures page. A winning start against Hamburg would send an important psychological signal for the tasks ahead.
