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All Visitor Information for the BVB Season Opener

As part of the season opener, the Borussia Dortmund first team will face AS Roma on August 15 in their final preseason friendly (5:30 p.m.). Starting at 1:00 p.m., the BVB Women’s team will also take on Roma at the Rote Erde. The event program also includes the presentation of the new BVB First team and Women’s squads, as well as a performance by Blumengarten. Here you’ll find the most important information for your visit to the stadium.

At 1:00 p.m., the ball will be in play for the friendly match between the BVB Women and AS Roma. The Rote Erde Stadium opens its gates two hours before kickoff. Get your tickets!

Unlike on regular match days, the stadium will open three hours before kickoff, at 2:30 p.m. There will be another “Happy Hour” until 90 minutes before kickoff: Every stadium kiosk will offer a 19.09 percent discount on all food and drinks.

4:00 p.m.: Introduction of the new squads

The pre-game program at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK begins, and the 2026–27 squads will be introduced. The first team and the BVB Women will be called onto the field by stadium announcer Nobby Dickel to greet the Black and Yellows supporters.

4:30 p.m.: Performance by Blumengarten

The musical duo has long had more in common with Borussia Dortmund than just shared performances. Singer Rayan has been a huge BVB fan since childhood. Two years ago, Blumengarten took the stage as the opening act at the Christmas Sing-Along at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. This was followed by further joint campaigns and events. Now Blumengarten is performing at the stadium once again.

5:30 p.m.: Kickoff of the friendly match against AS Roma

AS Roma, which finished third in last season’s Serie A standings, will take the field at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. This will be a true test of strength for head coach Niko Kovac’s team one week before the Super Cup match against Bayern Munich on August 22 (8:30 p.m.). The season opener is presented by schauinsland-reisen.

Additional Information

Tickets are no longer available; the stadium is sold out. Season tickets are not valid for the season opener.

Tickets for the BVB Women’s game are still available in the online shop. In addition, a box office for the women’s game will be open on Saturday starting at 11:00 a.m. on the north forecourt of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.

Stadium Access

All entrances will be open as they are for regular matches; admission is only permitted with a valid ticket.
Wheelchair users and visually impaired guests enter the stadium through the same access areas as during regular match operations.
No bags larger than DIN A4 size, strollers, or Maxi-Cosi car seats may be brought into the stadium (there is a “stroller drop-off station” in the Luftbad parking lot in the “Row B” area).

Fanwelt and BORUSSEUM

Fanwelt on Strobelallee will be open for you starting at 10 a.m.
The BORUSSEUM is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children and teens up to age 18, as well as club members, get free admission.

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The AS Roma women\u2019s team arrives in Dortmund as the reigning Italian champions. <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/en/frauen/channel/shop/index\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets are available in the online shop<\/a>, and there will also be a box office open on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. for the women\u2019s match.   <\/p>\n<p>For both teams, the matches against AS Roma will serve as important tests of their competitive mettle. Things will get serious on the field in the week leading up to the women\u2019s league opener against Arminia Bielefeld (20 August, 7:00 p.m. at Rote Erde Stadium; <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/en/frauen/channel/shop/index\" target=\"_blank\">tickets available in the online shop<\/a>) and the men\u2019s match in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup against FC Bayern Munich (22 August, 8:30 p.m. at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK; <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/en/profis/channel/shop/index?utm_source=bvben&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=int_profi-tickets2627&bvb_cid=int_profi-tickets2627\" target=\"_blank\">the secondary ticket market is open<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Particularly exciting: Both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams will showcase their new signings at their new home venues for the first time. While the men\u2019s team\u2014including Konstantinos Karetsas, Joane Gadou, and Justin Lerma\u2014will make their debuts at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, the women\u2019s team, featuring Alexandra Popp, Manuela Zinsberger, and others, will take the field at Stadion Rote Erde for the first time. All BVB players will be introduced at the men\u2019s and women\u2019s squad presentation at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK at 4 p.m. <\/p>\n<h2>2. Borussians put to the test<\/h2>\n<p>Before Borussia Dortmund takes on Bayern Munich for the Super Cup next week, head coach Niko Kovac\u2019s team will have another opportunity to assess and improve their form against Roma. Roma finished the last Serie A season in third place and are returning to the UEFA Champions League after an eight-year absence. The match at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK will thus serve as a litmus test of the team\u2019s current form. Following their convincing friendly win against Arsenal last Sunday, another top-tier international opponent awaits.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"karetsas-arsenal-1786368468207\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/12/5-gr-nde-f-r-die-saisoner-ffnung/karetsas-arsenal.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Although BVB looked fresher and in better form during their 3-2 win in London, the squad was still missing its last two World Cup participants, Gregor Kobel and Julian Ryerson. It remains to be seen whether Kovac will give the two latecomers some playing time. Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Mussa Kaba\u2014who are currently injured\u2014will also be on hand for the squad presentation. <\/p>\n<h2>3. Home-game atmosphere in front of the Yellow Wall<\/h2>\n<p>BVB has played all of its preseason friendlies on the road so far. No professional match has been held at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK since 8 May. Now the long wait is over! The season opener will finally bring BVB fans back together at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK after the summer break, and the team returns to where it feels most at home: in front of the Yellow Wall. It marks the start of three home games through the end of the month; following the Super Cup against Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga opener against Hamburger SV is scheduled for August 29. <\/p>\n<h2>4. Reunion with Donyell Malen<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, a familiar face returns to Dortmund: Donyell Malen will take the field at his former home wearing the AS Roma jersey. The Dutchman played for BVB from 2021 to 2025, making a total of 132 competitive appearances (39 goals) for the Borussians during that time. <\/p>\n<p>By the way: Donyell Malen is only the fifth soccer player ever to have played for both Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma during his active career. Before him, Jürgen Schütz, Thomas Häßler, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and most recently Mats Hummels also wore the Italian club\u2019s jersey.<\/p>\n<p>Three players on the current BVB roster also provide additional ties to Italy: Samuele Inacio, Luca Reggiani, and Filippo Mane are all from Italy and will now face a club from their home country in Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"inacio-reggiani-sge-1786368480790\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/12/5-gr-nde-f-r-die-saisoner-ffnung/inacio-reggiani-sge.jpg\"><br>\n<\/p>\n<h2>5. A Day of Black and Yellow celebrations from morning to night <\/h2>\n<p>The season opener is much more than just soccer. All day long, an extensive program awaits the BVB family around SIGNAL IDUNA PARK and Strobelallee. 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Things will get serious on the field in the week leading up to the women\u2019s league opener against Arminia Bielefeld (20 August, 7:00 p.m. at Rote Erde Stadium; <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/en/frauen/channel/shop/index\" target=\"_blank\">tickets available in the online shop<\/a>) and the men\u2019s match in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup against FC Bayern Munich (22 August, 8:30 p.m. at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK; <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/en/profis/channel/shop/index?utm_source=bvben&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=int_profi-tickets2627&bvb_cid=int_profi-tickets2627\" target=\"_blank\">the secondary ticket market is open<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Particularly exciting: Both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams will showcase their new signings at their new home venues for the first time. 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Following their convincing friendly win against Arsenal last Sunday, another top-tier international opponent awaits.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"karetsas-arsenal-1786368468207\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/12/5-gr-nde-f-r-die-saisoner-ffnung/karetsas-arsenal.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Although BVB looked fresher and in better form during their 3-2 win in London, the squad was still missing its last two World Cup participants, Gregor Kobel and Julian Ryerson. It remains to be seen whether Kovac will give the two latecomers some playing time. Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Mussa Kaba\u2014who are currently injured\u2014will also be on hand for the squad presentation. <\/p>\n<h2>3. Home-game atmosphere in front of the Yellow Wall<\/h2>\n<p>BVB has played all of its preseason friendlies on the road so far. No professional match has been held at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK since 8 May. Now the long wait is over! The season opener will finally bring BVB fans back together at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK after the summer break, and the team returns to where it feels most at home: in front of the Yellow Wall. It marks the start of three home games through the end of the month; following the Super Cup against Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga opener against Hamburger SV is scheduled for August 29. <\/p>\n<h2>4. Reunion with Donyell Malen<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, a familiar face returns to Dortmund: Donyell Malen will take the field at his former home wearing the AS Roma jersey. The Dutchman played for BVB from 2021 to 2025, making a total of 132 competitive appearances (39 goals) for the Borussians during that time. <\/p>\n<p>By the way: Donyell Malen is only the fifth soccer player ever to have played for both Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma during his active career. Before him, Jürgen Schütz, Thomas Häßler, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and most recently Mats Hummels also wore the Italian club\u2019s jersey.<\/p>\n<p>Three players on the current BVB roster also provide additional ties to Italy: Samuele Inacio, Luca Reggiani, and Filippo Mane are all from Italy and will now face a club from their home country in Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"inacio-reggiani-sge-1786368480790\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/12/5-gr-nde-f-r-die-saisoner-ffnung/inacio-reggiani-sge.jpg\"><br>\n<\/p>\n<h2>5. A Day of Black and Yellow celebrations from morning to night <\/h2>\n<p>The season opener is much more than just soccer. All day long, an extensive program awaits the BVB family around SIGNAL IDUNA PARK and Strobelallee. 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