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Bundesliga 2026-27 Schedule
Every game across the league, with finals filled in as they land. Open any date for the preview beforehand, the live gamecast during, or the recap after.
2026 summer transfer window opens with signings graded
The 2026 summer transfer window is now open, with evaluations of major signings in men's soccer released. Read full article
Bayern MunichAston Villa sign Goretzka on free transfer from Bayern
Leon Goretzka has left Bayern Munich to join Aston Villa on a free transfer. Read full article
Bayern MunichMusiala to miss Bayern's season opener, Kompany says
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Jamal Musiala will sit out the season opener as he continues working toward a comeback following a change to his medication for Read full article
Bundesliga season begins amid busy weekend of football
Bundesliga's new season is underway, and this weekend's slate also features Manchester United facing pressure after a loss to a promotion side, plus a League One matchup Read full article
Ipswich Town near deal for Argentina World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios - sources
Ipswich Town are closing in on the signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder and World Cup-winner Exequiel Palacios, sources have told ESPN. Read full article
Benfica sign João Palhinha from Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha has signed for Benfica. Read full article
Nkunku rejoins RB Leipzig on loan from Milan
French forward Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig on a loan deal from Milan. Leipzig is the club where Nkunku had the most prolific seasons of his career. Read full article
RB LeipzigNkunku nearing loan return to Leipzig from Milan
France forward Christopher Nkunku is close to returning to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan, according to sources. Read full article
Bayern MunichKane named Germany's player of the year after 61-goal season
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane was voted Germany's player of the year for 2026 after a 61-goal season. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany won the corresponding coach of the Read full article
Bayern MunichWeekend predictions: Liverpool or Newcastle? Can Mourinho win first match of Madrid return?
Julien Laurens makes his predictions for the opening weekend of Premier League action and beyond, including Liverpool's stiff test vs. Newcastle. Read full article
Bayern MunichBayern says treatment change caused Musiala's collapses
Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl said Friday the club has been aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological issue for at least a year, and that a change in his Read full article
Bayern MunichKompany 'optimistic' Musiala will fully recover
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany says he remains "very optimistic" that winger Jamal Musiala can fully recover from the neurological condition that caused him to Read full article
FC 100 marks 10 years of ranking top players
The FC 100 ranking of the best men's soccer players reached its 10th anniversary edition, prompting a review of the top countries, trends, and an all-time starting XI Read full article
ESPN writers release 2026-27 European soccer predictions
ESPN writers have released predictions for Europe's top men's leagues ahead of the 2026-27 season, covering the Premier League, Champions League and LaLiga. The Read full article
2026 FC 100: Kane, Yamal, Messi among best men's soccer players
Before the 2026-27 season kicks off across Europe this weekend, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer, including those who starred at the Read full article
FC 100 list marks a decade of tracking soccer's elite
The FC 100 rankings have tracked the sport's top men's players since 2016, with Lionel Messi featuring on every edition. Writer Gab Marcotti looked back on how the list Read full article
Bayern MunichAl Hilal reportedly in talks over shock Kane move
Harry Kane's representatives have reportedly held talks with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal about a potential move, according to Transfer Talk. Read full article
Bayern MunichHarry Kane named FC 100's top center forward
Harry Kane was ranked the best center forward in FC 100. Read full article
About Bundesliga
Bundesliga (BUND) is a soccer league of 18 clubs playing the 2026-27 season.
In the most recent round of games on May 16, Bayern Munich beat FC Cologne 5-1, Mainz beat 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2-0, and Bayer Leverkusen drew with Hamburg SV 1-1. Next up, VfB Stuttgart visit Bayern Munich on August 28, Borussia Mönchengladbach visit RB Leipzig on August 29, and TSG Hoffenheim visit FC Cologne on August 29.
Coverage runs on every BUND game rather than a selection: a preview before kickoff with the line and the matchup keys, a recap after it with the final, the box score and the standouts, plus a weekly rundown of where the 2026-27 season stands and breaking BUND news as it lands. Follow any club above and both land in your inbox, free.
Recently Finished
Final scores from the last round of games across the league. Open one for the recap, box score and standouts.
All BUND teams
Every club in the Bundesliga, by name. Each one has its own page with the full schedule, roster and results.
How the BUND season works
The shape of the competition: how many clubs, how long the season runs, and how many of them reach the postseason.
- Clubs
- 18
- Season runs
- August to May
- Season
- 2026-27
Recent BUND results
Final scores from the last round of games. Open one for the recap and box score.
- FC Cologne at Bayern Munich1-5May 16
- Mainz at 1. FC Heidenheim 18462-0May 16
- Hamburg SV at Bayer Leverkusen1-1May 16
- Borussia Dortmund at Werder Bremen2-0May 16
- FC Augsburg at 1. FC Union Berlin0-4May 16
- RB Leipzig at SC Freiburg1-4May 16
- VfB Stuttgart at Eintracht Frankfurt2-2May 16
- TSG Hoffenheim at Borussia Mönchengladbach0-4May 16
Upcoming BUND games
What is next on the schedule. Open one for the preview and the line.
- VfB Stuttgart at Bayern MunichFri, Aug 28
- Borussia Mönchengladbach at RB LeipzigSat, Aug 29
- TSG Hoffenheim at FC CologneSat, Aug 29
- Eintracht Frankfurt at 1. FC Union BerlinSat, Aug 29
- Hamburg SV at Borussia DortmundSat, Aug 29
- Werder Bremen at SC FreiburgSun, Aug 30
- FC Cologne at VfB StuttgartFri, Sep 4
- 1. FC Union Berlin at Bayer LeverkusenSat, Sep 5
BUND questions, answered
The things people ask most about the Bundesliga season, answered from the same data this page runs on.
How many BUND teams are there?
Bundesliga has 18 clubs.
When does the 2026-27 BUND season start?
The BUND season runs from August to May. Every BUND game on the schedule is listed on this page, with a preview before it and a recap after.
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