DFL announces the start of the season: defending champions Bayern will welcome Stuttgart to the Allianz Arena on August 28th. The classic as the starting signal for the new Bundesliga season.
The German Football League (DFL) has officially set the start of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season: defending champion FC Bayern Munich will host VfB Stuttgart in the Allianz Arena on August 28th. The game marks the traditional start of the season for the German elite class with the current champions as hosts. The date falls in the first round of the new season and underlines the importance of the game as a central event before the start of the league.
The Allianz Arena, home of the Munich team, will once again be the venue for the Bundesliga opening game - a role that has shaped it for years. Stuttgart comes in as a historically relevant opponent, having recently caused surprises in the league several times, including a 3-1 win against Bayern in April 2024. The psychological component of this duel cannot be underestimated.
For FC Bayern, the encounter is a direct opportunity for revision after the bitter 3-1 defeat in April, which caused turbulence in Munich at the time. A confident performance against the same opponent would be the ideal proof of the stability of the squad under the new pressure of defending the title. Stuttgart, on the other hand, is using the game as a yardstick for its own ambition: another win against the record champions would confirm the Swabians' status as undisputed challengers and finally break the feared opponent mentality towards the Munich team.
From a sporting perspective, this pairing offers a high density of tactics, which immediately shows the spectators the value of the season. Since both teams were strong offensively last season, the league is expecting a high-scoring duel that demonstrates the technical and physical demands of the new season. It is a test for the defensive ranks of both teams: Can Bayern stabilize the defense, which has shown weaknesses recently, and can Stuttgart maintain the offensive pressure away from home?
The answers to these questions on the first matchday provide important indicators for the title favorites and the potential surprise teams of the season. The DFL is sending a clear signal with this pairing: The Bundesliga starts with excitement and tradition. The choice of the opening game follows the tried and tested pattern of sending the defending champions onto the pitch as the first team.
This directs the focus to sporting continuity and expectations for the new season. At the same time, with this decision, the DFL is underlining its strategic orientation to stage the start of the league as a major media event - a trend that has become more important in recent years. There were initially no reactions to the announcement, but the anticipation among fans is palpable.
Experts emphasize that a strong start to the season could be crucial for Bayern to manage the pressure of defending their title. At the same time, the game offers Stuttgart the chance to present themselves as a serious competitor and prove their own ambition. The game could also serve as an indicator for the sporting development of both teams in the new season.
What's next: The 2024/25 Bundesliga season officially starts with the game between Bayern and Stuttgart. The remaining games in the first round will be announced in the following days. Fans can expect a week full of preliminary reports and analyzes before league operations get underway on August 28th.
The DFL will also publish further details on the season planning in the coming weeks, including the draw for the Champions League qualification and the announcement of the fixture lists for the lower leagues. Read at kicker Bundesliga
The Bundesliga opener is more than just a game - it is the signal for the start of a new season full of emotions and sporting highlights. With Bayern as defending champions and Stuttgart as a traditional club, the start of the season will be a major media and sporting event. The DFL is sending a clear signal: the German elite class is returning and the Allianz Arena is ready to provide the stage for the start of the season. For fans this means: The waiting time is over, the Bundesliga is back. At the same time, with this decision, the DFL is underlining its strategic orientation to stage the start of the league as a major media event - a trend that has become more important in recent years and is intended to further increase the league's attractiveness.
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