Bundesliga 2026/27 Tickets: The Most Anticipated Matches at the Start of the Season

Posted on 21 Jul 2026

The 2026/2027 Bundesliga season will begin on Friday, 28 August 2026, one week later than the previous edition due to the World Cup schedule. German football will return with packed stands, passionate supporters and high-tempo matches.

Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and the other leading clubs in German football will immediately be expected to find consistency during an opening stage featuring several interesting fixtures.

On Esasport, you can purchase tickets for Bundesliga matches and add one or more nights at a hotel of your choice.

Bayern Munich – Stuttgart Tickets + Hotel Stay

The opening match will be Bayern Munich – Stuttgart, scheduled for 28 August at the Allianz Arena. The reigning champions will begin their title defence in front of their home supporters against a team that has shown in recent seasons that it can compete near the top of the table.

The match will provide an immediate test of both teams’ form following their summer preparations. Ticket and hotel packages for Bayern Munich – Stuttgart start from €450.00.

Borussia Dortmund – Hamburg Tickets + Hotel Stay

Also on 28 August, Borussia Dortmund will host Hamburg at Signal Iduna Park. The return of a fixture with a long tradition makes this one of the most fascinating matches of the opening round.

Dortmund will be determined to make a strong start in front of the “Yellow Wall”, while Hamburg will be looking for an important result in one of Germany’s most challenging stadiums. Ticket and hotel packages start from €250.00.

RB Leipzig – Borussia Mönchengladbach Tickets + Hotel Stay

On 30 August, RB Leipzig will face Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Red Bull Arena. This is a meeting between two teams known for playing attacking football and developing young players.

The match could immediately provide important indications regarding the race for European qualification. Esasport packages including a match ticket and hotel accommodation are available from €170.00.

Schalke 04 – Bayern Munich Tickets + Hotel Stay

One of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures in the following weeks is Schalke 04 – Bayern Munich, scheduled for 6 September at the Veltins-Arena.

The match revives a historic rivalry in German football and marks the return of a fixture that is particularly important to supporters in Gelsenkirchen. Bayern will need to approach the away match carefully, especially in a stadium where the home crowd can place considerable pressure on visiting teams. Ticket and hotel packages start from €590.70.