Pre-Match Report

Countdown to the Bundesliga Season Opener: attendance, referees, broadcast

On Saturday evening (29 August, 6:30 p.m.), Borussia Dortmund will host Hamburger SV at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK for the opening matchday of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season. Here’s an overview of everything you need to know about the match.

Previews: At a Glance

Will Bensebaini be out? Here’s how Kovac is planning his lineup for the Bundesliga opener
Kovac Ahead of the Season Opener: “Three Points Are Essential”

Jerseys: BVB in their home kit

Borussia Dortmund will take the field in their yellow home jerseys (get yours now!) with black shorts and yellow socks. HSV will wear blue jerseys, white shorts, and black socks.

Attendance: New Announcer

It’s an integral part of the stadium experience: Between the 60th and 70th minutes of the game, the attendance figure is announced at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. Almost always, that means: 81,365 fans—sold out! For many years, the announcement was presented by the city perfumery Pieper. Starting with the home game against HSV, the energy and water utility DEW21 will take on the role of presenter. To put its own stamp on this time-honored stadium tradition, DEW21 is focusing on the people who bring the stadium to life. As part of the season opener, more than 100 fans were filmed for the new format. The resulting content will be shown in the stadium starting Saturday.

Facts: Exciting details about the match

BVB’s record in the historic rivalry against HSV

There have been 117 matches between BVB (47 wins) and HSV (41), including the 1957 German Championship final (4–1), the 1963 DFB Cup final (0–3), and 104 mostly thrilling Bundesliga matchups. In their last seven meetings, BVB has earned 19 out of a possible 21 points. Thanks to this winning streak, the Borussians hold a slightly positive Bundesliga record (39-29-36). HSV has scored by far the most goals against any Bundesliga opponent (182), though only five of those came in the last seven matches.

Home Advantage: The Fortress That Is SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

With 41 points from 13 wins, two draws, and two losses, BVB was the league’s strongest home team last season, trailing only FC Bayern (44). HSV, by contrast, earned only 14 of its 38 points—which were more than enough to secure league survival (13th place)—on the road. Only four teams scored fewer points away from home. However, in the season’s closing stages, Hamburg secured a 2-1 away win in Frankfurt, followed by a 1-1 draw in Leverkusen.

Reunion: A Date with the “Ex”

Niko Kovac played for HSV from 1999 to 2001 (12 goals and 9 assists in 55 Bundesliga games); Alexander Meyer (born in Bad Oldesloe) came up through the HSV youth system for seven years (2005 to 2012); HSV goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes played for BVB’s U-19 team during the 2010–11 season.

Quotes: Kovac Sets Clear Goals

Ahead of the first matchday, BVB coach Kovac laid out the basic game plan for the new season: “Defensively, we have to maintain last season’s level—that was top-notch. Not just in the Bundesliga, but across Europe as well, that was a high standard. The challenge is always to repeat that. Defensive stability must be there, but we want to improve going forward, create a lot more chances, and make sure we close out games more confidently.”

Kovac also commented on the season’s goal, saying: “We have to fend off the teams that were behind us last season, who will be pushing hard. We have to keep them at bay for now, and then we’ll see what’s possible.”

Referee: Zwayer to officiate in Dortmund

Felix Zwayer will referee the match. The 45-year-old will be assisted by Robert Kempter and Nikolai Kimmeyer as assistant referees, Felix Prigan as the fourth official, and Benjamin Brand as the VAR.

The Bundesliga opener against Hamburger SV has been sold out for weeks—but there’s still a chance to get a ticket: through the official BVB secondary market. There, ticket holders can legally list their season tickets or day tickets for resale in the BVB ticket shop if they are unable to attend in person at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. The ticket does not need to be physically transferred, as the tickets are electronically locked and then released for the new holder.

Travel: Transportation Included with the Ticket

Travel to and from the venue via public transit throughout North Rhine-Westphalia is included in the DSW21 combination ticket that comes with your admission ticket. This also applies to holders of plastic season tickets. Holders of a “Print@Home ticket” or a “Mobile Ticket” must carry a public transit pass in addition to their admission ticket; this pass can be ordered online for free on this page. All other travel information for the HSV game.

BVB Channels: All the info about the game

On match day, BVB will keep its fans updated across all digital channels:

Live Ticker

In the BVB app (available for download), you’ll find news, photos, posts, videos, statistics, and much more about the match from 9:09 a.m. until after the final whistle. Starting at kickoff, the live ticker will keep you updated on every key moment.

Social Media

On X, Facebook, and Instagram, you’ll always be in the know about the game.

Netradio

BVB Netradio provides coverage from a Black and Yellow perspective. Reporters are Nobby Dickel and Boris Rupert. The live broadcast begins 15 minutes before kickoff and is available to everyone on the homepage and in the BVB app on iPhone and Android devices.

BVB-TV

A recap of the match, the post-game press conference, and reactions from the players can be viewed on BVB-TV.

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HSV, by contrast, earned only 14 of its 38 points\u2014which were more than enough to secure league survival (13th place)\u2014on the road. Only four teams scored fewer points away from home. However, in the season\u2019s closing stages, Hamburg secured a 2-1 away win in Frankfurt, followed by a 1-1 draw in Leverkusen.<\/p>\nReunion: A Date with the \u201cEx\u201d<\/b><\/p>\nNiko Kovac played for HSV from 1999 to 2001 (12 goals and 9 assists in 55 Bundesliga games); Alexander Meyer (born in Bad Oldesloe) came up through the HSV youth system for seven years (2005 to 2012); HSV goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes played for BVB\u2019s U-19 team during the 2010\u201311 season.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"kovac-1787840270124\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/27/pk-personal/kovac.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Quotes: Kovac Sets Clear Goals<\/h2>\nAhead of the first matchday, BVB coach Kovac laid out the basic game plan for the new season: \u201cDefensively, we have to maintain last season\u2019s level\u2014that was top-notch. Not just in the Bundesliga, but across Europe as well, that was a high standard. The challenge is always to repeat that. Defensive stability must be there, but we want to improve going forward, create a lot more chances, and make sure we close out games more confidently.\u201d<\/p>\nKovac also commented on the season\u2019s goal, saying: \u201cWe have to fend off the teams that were behind us last season, who will be pushing hard. We have to keep them at bay for now, and then we\u2019ll see what\u2019s possible.\u201d   <\/p>\n<h2>Referee: Zwayer to officiate in Dortmund<\/h2>\nFelix Zwayer will referee the match. The 45-year-old will be assisted by Robert Kempter and Nikolai Kimmeyer as assistant referees, Felix Prigan as the fourth official, and Benjamin Brand as the VAR. <\/p>\n<h2>Tickets: Secondary market open \n<\/h2>\nThe Bundesliga opener against Hamburger SV has been sold out for weeks\u2014but there\u2019s still a chance to get a ticket: through the official BVB secondary market. There, ticket holders can legally list their season tickets or day tickets for resale in <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<\/a> <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\">BVB ticket shop<\/a> if they are unable to attend in person at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. The ticket does not need to be physically transferred, as the tickets are electronically locked and then released for the new holder.<\/p>\n<h2>Travel: Transportation Included with the Ticket<\/h2>\nTravel to and from the venue via public transit throughout North Rhine-Westphalia is included in the DSW21 combination ticket that comes with your admission ticket. This also applies to holders of plastic season tickets. Holders of a \u201cPrint@Home ticket\u201d or a \u201cMobile Ticket\u201d must carry a public transit pass in addition to their admission ticket; this pass can be ordered online for free <a href=\"https://kombiticket.dsw21.de/\" style=\"font-size: 16.0px; font-weight: 300;\">on this page<\/a>. <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/aktuelles/news/news.html/2026/8/27/Anreiseinfos-fuer-den-Bundesliga-Auftakt-gegen-den-HSV.html\">All other travel information for the HSV game. <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>BVB Channels: All the info about the game<\/h2>\nOn match day, BVB will keep its fans updated across all digital channels: <\/p>\nLive Ticker<\/b><\/p>\nIn the BVB app (available for <a href=\"https://go.bvb.de/app?p=socialmedia\">download<\/a>), you\u2019ll find news, photos, posts, videos, statistics, and much more about the match from 9:09 a.m. until after the final whistle. Starting at kickoff, the live ticker will keep you updated on every key moment. <\/p>\nSocial Media<\/b><\/p>\nOn <a href=\"https://x.com/BVB\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BVB/\">Facebook,<\/a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bvb09/\">Instagram<\/a>, you\u2019ll always be in the know about the game. <\/p>\nNetradio<\/b><\/p>\nBVB Netradio provides coverage from a Black and Yellow perspective. Reporters are Nobby Dickel and Boris Rupert. The live broadcast begins 15 minutes before kickoff and is available to everyone on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de.html\">the homepage<\/a> and in the BVB app on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/allgemein/aktion/bvb-app.html\" title=\"Link in den App-Store\">iPhone and Android devices<\/a>. <\/p>\nBVB-TV<\/b><\/p>\nA recap of the match, the post-game press conference, and reactions from the players can be viewed on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@BVB\">BVB-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>Previews: At a Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Will Bensebaini be out? Here\u2019s <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/8/27/Heres-how-Kovac-is-planning-his-lineup-for-the-Bundesliga-opener.html\" target=\"_blank\">how Kovac is planning his lineup for the Bundesliga opener<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/8/27/Kovac-ahead-of-the-HSV-match-Three-points-are-essential.html\" target=\"_blank\">Kovac Ahead of the Season Opener: \u201cThree Points Are Essential\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Jerseys: BVB in their home kit<\/h2>\nBorussia Dortmund will take the field in their yellow home jerseys <a href=\"https://shop.bvb.de/en-de/jerseys-kits/home?utm_source=bvben&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=int_heimtrikot2627&bvb_cid=int_heimtrikot2627\" target=\"_blank\">(get yours now!)<\/a> with black shorts and yellow socks. HSV will wear blue jerseys, white shorts, and black socks.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"Veerman-1787839363574\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/26/countdown-hsv/Veerman.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Attendance: New Announcer<\/h2>\nIt\u2019s an integral part of the stadium experience: Between the 60th and 70th minutes of the game, the attendance figure is announced at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. Almost always, that means: 81,365 fans\u2014sold out! For many years, the announcement was presented by the city perfumery Pieper. Starting with the home game against HSV, the energy and water utility DEW21 will take on the role of presenter. To put its own stamp on this time-honored stadium tradition, DEW21 is focusing on the people who bring the stadium to life. As part of the season opener, more than 100 fans were filmed for the new format. The resulting content will be shown in the stadium starting Saturday. <\/p>\n<h2>Facts: Exciting details about the match<\/h2>\nBVB\u2019s record in the historic rivalry against HSV<\/b><\/p>\nThere have been 117 matches between BVB (47 wins) and HSV (41), including the 1957 German Championship final (4\u20131), the 1963 DFB Cup final (0\u20133), and 104 mostly thrilling Bundesliga matchups. In their last seven meetings, BVB has earned 19 out of a possible 21 points. Thanks to this winning streak, the Borussians hold a slightly positive Bundesliga record (39-29-36). HSV has scored by far the most goals against any Bundesliga opponent (182), though only five of those came in the last seven matches.<\/p>\nHome Advantage: The Fortress That Is SIGNAL IDUNA PARK<\/b><\/p>\nWith 41 points from 13 wins, two draws, and two losses, BVB was the league\u2019s strongest home team last season, trailing only FC Bayern (44). HSV, by contrast, earned only 14 of its 38 points\u2014which were more than enough to secure league survival (13th place)\u2014on the road. Only four teams scored fewer points away from home. However, in the season\u2019s closing stages, Hamburg secured a 2-1 away win in Frankfurt, followed by a 1-1 draw in Leverkusen.<\/p>\nReunion: A Date with the \u201cEx\u201d<\/b><\/p>\nNiko Kovac played for HSV from 1999 to 2001 (12 goals and 9 assists in 55 Bundesliga games); Alexander Meyer (born in Bad Oldesloe) came up through the HSV youth system for seven years (2005 to 2012); HSV goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes played for BVB\u2019s U-19 team during the 2010\u201311 season.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"kovac-1787840270124\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/27/pk-personal/kovac.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Quotes: Kovac Sets Clear Goals<\/h2>\nAhead of the first matchday, BVB coach Kovac laid out the basic game plan for the new season: \u201cDefensively, we have to maintain last season\u2019s level\u2014that was top-notch. Not just in the Bundesliga, but across Europe as well, that was a high standard. The challenge is always to repeat that. Defensive stability must be there, but we want to improve going forward, create a lot more chances, and make sure we close out games more confidently.\u201d<\/p>\nKovac also commented on the season\u2019s goal, saying: \u201cWe have to fend off the teams that were behind us last season, who will be pushing hard. We have to keep them at bay for now, and then we\u2019ll see what\u2019s possible.\u201d   <\/p>\n<h2>Referee: Zwayer to officiate in Dortmund<\/h2>\nFelix Zwayer will referee the match. The 45-year-old will be assisted by Robert Kempter and Nikolai Kimmeyer as assistant referees, Felix Prigan as the fourth official, and Benjamin Brand as the VAR. <\/p>\n<h2>Tickets: Secondary market open \n<\/h2>\nThe Bundesliga opener against Hamburger SV has been sold out for weeks\u2014but there\u2019s still a chance to get a ticket: through the official BVB secondary market. There, ticket holders can legally list their season tickets or day tickets for resale in <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<\/a> <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\">BVB ticket shop<\/a> if they are unable to attend in person at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. The ticket does not need to be physically transferred, as the tickets are electronically locked and then released for the new holder.<\/p>\n<h2>Travel: Transportation Included with the Ticket<\/h2>\nTravel to and from the venue via public transit throughout North Rhine-Westphalia is included in the DSW21 combination ticket that comes with your admission ticket. This also applies to holders of plastic season tickets. Holders of a \u201cPrint@Home ticket\u201d or a \u201cMobile Ticket\u201d must carry a public transit pass in addition to their admission ticket; this pass can be ordered online for free <a href=\"https://kombiticket.dsw21.de/\" style=\"font-size: 16.0px; font-weight: 300;\">on this page<\/a>. <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/aktuelles/news/news.html/2026/8/27/Anreiseinfos-fuer-den-Bundesliga-Auftakt-gegen-den-HSV.html\">All other travel information for the HSV game. <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>BVB Channels: All the info about the game<\/h2>\nOn match day, BVB will keep its fans updated across all digital channels: <\/p>\nLive Ticker<\/b><\/p>\nIn the BVB app (available for <a href=\"https://go.bvb.de/app?p=socialmedia\">download<\/a>), you\u2019ll find news, photos, posts, videos, statistics, and much more about the match from 9:09 a.m. until after the final whistle. Starting at kickoff, the live ticker will keep you updated on every key moment. <\/p>\nSocial Media<\/b><\/p>\nOn <a href=\"https://x.com/BVB\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BVB/\">Facebook,<\/a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bvb09/\">Instagram<\/a>, you\u2019ll always be in the know about the game. <\/p>\nNetradio<\/b><\/p>\nBVB Netradio provides coverage from a Black and Yellow perspective. Reporters are Nobby Dickel and Boris Rupert. The live broadcast begins 15 minutes before kickoff and is available to everyone on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de.html\">the homepage<\/a> and in the BVB app on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/allgemein/aktion/bvb-app.html\" title=\"Link in den App-Store\">iPhone and Android devices<\/a>. <\/p>\nBVB-TV<\/b><\/p>\nA recap of the match, the post-game press conference, and reactions from the players can be viewed on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@BVB\">BVB-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-345c585281","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Countdown to the Bundesliga Season Opener: attendance, referees, broadcast","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHomeMainstage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayOnHomeMainstage","title":"Display in Main Stage on Homepage","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","html":"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/22/2653180_1_borussiadortmund-hamburgersv<\/p>","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"value":"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/22/2653180_1_borussiadortmund-hamburgersv","exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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After returning from London, Daniel Rios\u2019s team had just one training session to prepare for the away game at VfB Hilden. The BVB coach is preparing his players for a confident opponent: \u201cFor a team that was just promoted, VfB has had a very good start. They haven\u2019t lost any of their four games so far and have conceded only two goals.\u201d<\/p>\nWith another win, the eighth-place team from Dortmund can move ahead of VfB, which is currently one point ahead in the standings. Their first win of the season in the Regionalliga West is a source of encouragement: The U23s most recently prevailed 3\u20131 in Bergisch Gladbach. \nRios does not view the heavy workload from the match in England as a handicap. \u201cIt\u2019s part of the players\u2019 development that they perform at their best week after week\u2014not just in the Premier League International Cup, but also in the league.\u201d \nIt\u2019s quite possible that the coach will manage the workload and rely on rotation. Nine young players remained in Dortmund during the week.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"rios-1-1787839696722\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/28/u-vorschau/rios-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>U19 Takes Advantage of a Weekend Without Matches for a Friendly <\/h2>\nThe U19s have had an intense start to the season. Their 2-0 win at VfL Osnabrück was followed just four days later by a 1-1 draw at MSV Duisburg. In these two away matches, Felix Hirschnagl\u2019s team defended its top spot in Group H of the DFB Youth League. There are no competitive matches scheduled for this coming weekend. Instead, the U19s will face Viktoria Köln in a friendly on Sunday at 11 a.m. BVB\u2019s league action resumes on September 5, when Hirschnagl\u2019s squad will host third-place Rot-Weiss Essen at 11 a.m. at the club\u2019s youth training center.<\/p>\n<h2>A closely contested Revierderby: U17s aim to solidify their lead<\/h2>\nFirst versus second, both still undefeated and with nearly identical goal differentials: The Revierderby between BVB and FC Schalke 04 is already a true showdown on the fourth matchday. Dortmund leads the table with a 15-5 goal difference, followed by Schalke at 14-4. Another thing they have in common: Both teams most recently defeated Wuppertaler SV 7-0. <\/p>\nKarsten Gorges expects a closely contested match: \u201cI think the game will be evenly matched. Regardless of the standings, the derby has actually always been a close game.\u201d For the U17 coach, the matchup is far more than just an ordinary league game. \u201cFor the club\u2014and this applies to all youth teams as well\u2014it\u2019s always been a special game. Making the lads aware of that is part of their development.\u201d \nBVB\u2019s successful cup performance on Wednesday provides additional momentum. In the round of 16 of the newly introduced WDFV Cup, the team prevailed over Rot-Weiss Essen 7\u20136 in a penalty shootout.<\/p>\nIn terms of personnel, Gorges has nearly a full roster to draw from. With the exception of one player, the entire squad is available to him. Competition for spots is correspondingly fierce. According to the coach, he\u2019ll have to \u201cmake tough decisions\u201d for the derby. Gorges is heading into the match against Schalke with a great deal of confidence. Following the well-deserved league victories against Bochum and Duisburg, he believes the team is well prepared: \u201cWe\u2019re confident and want to win this game\u2014with everything we\u2019ve got.\u201d<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/h2>\nU23: <\/b>VfB Hilden \u2013 BVB (Regionalliga West): 29 August, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (Bezirkssportanlage Am Bandsbusch; tickets are available in the VfB Hilden online shop)<\/p>\nU19:<\/b> No game \u2013 Friendly against Viktoria Köln: 30 August, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (BVB Youth Training Center)<\/p>\nU17: <\/b>BVB \u2013 FC Schalke 04 (DFB Youth League): 30 August, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (BVB Youth Training Center)<\/p>\n<h2>U23 opponent Hilden still undefeated<\/h2>\nJust three days after their convincing 4-1 win at FC Fulham, the U23s already face their next challenge. After returning from London, Daniel Rios\u2019s team had just one training session to prepare for the away game at VfB Hilden. The BVB coach is preparing his players for a confident opponent: \u201cFor a team that was just promoted, VfB has had a very good start. They haven\u2019t lost any of their four games so far and have conceded only two goals.\u201d<\/p>\nWith another win, the eighth-place team from Dortmund can move ahead of VfB, which is currently one point ahead in the standings. Their first win of the season in the Regionalliga West is a source of encouragement: The U23s most recently prevailed 3\u20131 in Bergisch Gladbach. \nRios does not view the heavy workload from the match in England as a handicap. \u201cIt\u2019s part of the players\u2019 development that they perform at their best week after week\u2014not just in the Premier League International Cup, but also in the league.\u201d \nIt\u2019s quite possible that the coach will manage the workload and rely on rotation. Nine young players remained in Dortmund during the week.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"rios-1-1787839696722\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/28/u-vorschau/rios-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>U19 Takes Advantage of a Weekend Without Matches for a Friendly <\/h2>\nThe U19s have had an intense start to the season. Their 2-0 win at VfL Osnabrück was followed just four days later by a 1-1 draw at MSV Duisburg. In these two away matches, Felix Hirschnagl\u2019s team defended its top spot in Group H of the DFB Youth League. There are no competitive matches scheduled for this coming weekend. Instead, the U19s will face Viktoria Köln in a friendly on Sunday at 11 a.m. BVB\u2019s league action resumes on September 5, when Hirschnagl\u2019s squad will host third-place Rot-Weiss Essen at 11 a.m. at the club\u2019s youth training center.<\/p>\n<h2>A closely contested Revierderby: U17s aim to solidify their lead<\/h2>\nFirst versus second, both still undefeated and with nearly identical goal differentials: The Revierderby between BVB and FC Schalke 04 is already a true showdown on the fourth matchday. Dortmund leads the table with a 15-5 goal difference, followed by Schalke at 14-4. Another thing they have in common: Both teams most recently defeated Wuppertaler SV 7-0. <\/p>\nKarsten Gorges expects a closely contested match: \u201cI think the game will be evenly matched. Regardless of the standings, the derby has actually always been a close game.\u201d For the U17 coach, the matchup is far more than just an ordinary league game. \u201cFor the club\u2014and this applies to all youth teams as well\u2014it\u2019s always been a special game. Making the lads aware of that is part of their development.\u201d \nBVB\u2019s successful cup performance on Wednesday provides additional momentum. In the round of 16 of the newly introduced WDFV Cup, the team prevailed over Rot-Weiss Essen 7\u20136 in a penalty shootout.<\/p>\nIn terms of personnel, Gorges has nearly a full roster to draw from. With the exception of one player, the entire squad is available to him. Competition for spots is correspondingly fierce. According to the coach, he\u2019ll have to \u201cmake tough decisions\u201d for the derby. Gorges is heading into the match against Schalke with a great deal of confidence. 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The four home and four away opponents for the 2026\u201327 season have now been determined. UEFA will announce the exact dates of the matches by Saturday. Today, Thursday, former star strikers Thierry Henry and David Villa began by drawing the opponents for all 36 participating teams.<\/p>\nBVB already faced three of its eight opponents last year: At SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, BVB will once again take on Inter Milan and Villarreal CF\u2014and these two matchups cannot be repeated next year\u2014and will also face FK Bodø/Glimt from Norway again, though this time on the road. The other home opponents are Real Betis from Seville and AEK Athens\u2014both of which will be first-time opponents! Away from home, Borussia will face Bodø/Glimt, as well as Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Sabah FK in Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n<h2>Home Opponents<\/h2>\nInter Milan \n <\/b>The 21-time Italian champions have reached the Champions League final twice in the past four seasons. Inter has won the trophy three times (most recently in 2010), but suffered a surprising defeat last season in the Round of 16 against Bodø/Glimt\u2014a team that shocked more than just BVB. BVB lost the head-to-head match against Inter 0\u20132. There will be a reunion with Manuel Akanji and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.<\/p>\nReal Betis \n <\/b>Real Betis Balompié, known as Real Betis for short or simply Betis\u2014that\u2019s the name of Spain\u2019s 1935 champion and three-time cup winner. Their greatest international achievement was reaching the final of the 2025 UEFA Conference League. Former Borussia player Marc Bartra (pictured) played a key role in helping the team finish fifth in La Liga last season, thereby qualifying for the Champions League for the second time in the club\u2019s history. BVB has not yet faced Betis in a head-to-head match.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"89-Bartra-1787854532000\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/27/ucl-gegner-hintergrund/89-Bartra.jpg\"><\/p>\nFC Villarreal \n <\/b>The second Spanish opponent\u2014which finished third last year\u2014comes from Pot 3, even though it made a splash internationally by winning the 2021 UEFA Europa League and reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League the following year. In last season\u2019s league campaign, however, \u201cthe Yellow Submarine\u201d finished in 35th place with just one point earned. At SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, BVB won 4-0.<\/p>\nAEK Athens \n <\/b>Borussia Dortmund has signed two Greek players, Konstantinos Karetsas and Giannis Konstantelias\u2014and will now face the 14-time Greek champions for the first time. AEK Athens prevailed over Levski Sofia in the playoffs and qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the eighth time. The best-known player in the AEK squad in Germany is former Frankfurt player Luka Jović.<\/p>\n<h2>The Away Opponents<\/h2>\nArsenal FC \n <\/b>During last season\u2019s preseason, BVB defeated the Gunners in the Emirates Cup. The most recent of eight Champions League matchups (record: three wins, one draw, four losses) took place twelve years ago. Arsenal, featuring former Dortmund player and World Cup champion Mikel Merino (pictured), recently celebrated its first English league title since 2004 (its 14th overall) and was the only (!) team last season not to lose a single match in the Champions League (including eight wins in the group stage). Nevertheless, the title went to Paris because PSG won the final in a penalty shootout.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"89-Merino-1787854604765\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/27/ucl-gegner-hintergrund/89-Merino.jpg\"><\/p>\nAston Villa \n <\/b>Former Borussia Dortmund player Ian Maatsen wears the jersey of one of the oldest English clubs of all time, which Borussia Dortmund will face for the first time in European competition. Aston Villa is a founding member of both the Football League (1888) and the Premier League (1992). Seven-time league champions (most recently in 1981), seven-time cup winners (most recently in 1957). The club won the European Cup in 1982 and the UEFA Europa League in 2026 (3\u20130 against Freiburg).<\/p>\nFK Bodø/Glimt \n <\/b>Norway\u2019s champion in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, currently leads the Eliteserien standings and is set to make its second appearance in the UEFA Champions League. The first was a whirlwind run. After finishing 23rd in the league stage (including a 2\u20132 draw in Dortmund), the team defeated Inter Milan 3\u20131 and 2\u20131 in the round of 16 playoffs; in the round of 16, the club fell to Sporting CP of Lisbon 0\u20135 in extra time after a 3\u20130 victory in the first leg. The match will be played at Aspmyra Stadium in front of 7,896 spectators on artificial turf.<\/p>\nSabah FK \n <\/b>After a 1-2 first-leg loss in the playoffs against Hapoel Be\u2019er Sheva, the club\u2014founded in 2017 and which won its first championship in 2026\u2014came back from two deficits to prevail 5-2 in extra time. It typically plays its international home games at the Tofiq Bəhramov Stadium in Azerbaijan\u2019s capital, Baku, where BVB has also played before (against Qarabagh in 2010).<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"15-Gegner-1787854693790\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/27/ucl-gegner-hintergrund/15-Gegner.jpg\"><\/p>\nAdvance<\/b> ticket<\/b> sales <\/b>for the first home game will take place next Tuesday, September 1<\/b>: as always, online starting at 12 p.m. in the Borussia Dortmund ticket shop for club members<\/b>.<\/p>\nThe results of the league-phase matches will be incorporated into a combined standings table for all 36 participants. The clubs that occupy one of the top eight spots after eight matchdays qualify directly for the knockout round, which begins with the round of 16. For the teams in the bottom twelve spots (25 through 36), the European Cup season ends in late January. The teams ranked 9th through 24th will compete in the play-offs for the round of 16 to determine eight additional participants for that stage. In these play-offs, teams immediately above or below each other in the standings are paired together. A draw will then only determine, for example, whether the ninth-place team faces the club in 23rd or 24th place (which in turn determines the opponent for the club in 10th place).<\/p>\nUEFA plans to announce the schedule<\/b> by Saturday, August 29, at the latest.<\/p>\n<h2>Match dates for the league phase<\/b><\/h2>\nMatchday 1: September 8\u201310, 2026 (Tue\u2013Thu) \nMatchday 2: October 13\u201314, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 3: October 20\u201321, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 4: November 3\u20134, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 5: November 24\u201325, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 6: December 8\u20139, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 7: January 19\u201320, 2027 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 8: January 27, 2027 (Wed) \nCompiled by Boris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/aktuelles/news/news.html/2026/8/27/Stimmen-zur-Auslosung-Werden-zum-Auftakt-bereit-sein.html\">Reactions to the Draw: \u201cWe\u2019ll Be Ready for the Season Opener\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Everything was on the line at the draw in Monaco. 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Inter has won the trophy three times (most recently in 2010), but suffered a surprising defeat last season in the Round of 16 against Bodø/Glimt\u2014a team that shocked more than just BVB. BVB lost the head-to-head match against Inter 0\u20132. There will be a reunion with Manuel Akanji and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.<\/p>\nReal Betis \n <\/b>Real Betis Balompié, known as Real Betis for short or simply Betis\u2014that\u2019s the name of Spain\u2019s 1935 champion and three-time cup winner. Their greatest international achievement was reaching the final of the 2025 UEFA Conference League. Former Borussia player Marc Bartra (pictured) played a key role in helping the team finish fifth in La Liga last season, thereby qualifying for the Champions League for the second time in the club\u2019s history. BVB has not yet faced Betis in a head-to-head match.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"89-Bartra-1787854532000\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/27/ucl-gegner-hintergrund/89-Bartra.jpg\"><\/p>\nFC Villarreal \n <\/b>The second Spanish opponent\u2014which finished third last year\u2014comes from Pot 3, even though it made a splash internationally by winning the 2021 UEFA Europa League and reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League the following year. In last season\u2019s league campaign, however, \u201cthe Yellow Submarine\u201d finished in 35th place with just one point earned. At SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, BVB won 4-0.<\/p>\nAEK Athens \n <\/b>Borussia Dortmund has signed two Greek players, Konstantinos Karetsas and Giannis Konstantelias\u2014and will now face the 14-time Greek champions for the first time. AEK Athens prevailed over Levski Sofia in the playoffs and qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the eighth time. The best-known player in the AEK squad in Germany is former Frankfurt player Luka Jović.<\/p>\n<h2>The Away Opponents<\/h2>\nArsenal FC \n <\/b>During last season\u2019s preseason, BVB defeated the Gunners in the Emirates Cup. The most recent of eight Champions League matchups (record: three wins, one draw, four losses) took place twelve years ago. Arsenal, featuring former Dortmund player and World Cup champion Mikel Merino (pictured), recently celebrated its first English league title since 2004 (its 14th overall) and was the only (!) team last season not to lose a single match in the Champions League (including eight wins in the group stage). Nevertheless, the title went to Paris because PSG won the final in a penalty shootout.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"89-Merino-1787854604765\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/27/ucl-gegner-hintergrund/89-Merino.jpg\"><\/p>\nAston Villa \n <\/b>Former Borussia Dortmund player Ian Maatsen wears the jersey of one of the oldest English clubs of all time, which Borussia Dortmund will face for the first time in European competition. Aston Villa is a founding member of both the Football League (1888) and the Premier League (1992). Seven-time league champions (most recently in 1981), seven-time cup winners (most recently in 1957). The club won the European Cup in 1982 and the UEFA Europa League in 2026 (3\u20130 against Freiburg).<\/p>\nFK Bodø/Glimt \n <\/b>Norway\u2019s champion in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, currently leads the Eliteserien standings and is set to make its second appearance in the UEFA Champions League. The first was a whirlwind run. After finishing 23rd in the league stage (including a 2\u20132 draw in Dortmund), the team defeated Inter Milan 3\u20131 and 2\u20131 in the round of 16 playoffs; in the round of 16, the club fell to Sporting CP of Lisbon 0\u20135 in extra time after a 3\u20130 victory in the first leg. The match will be played at Aspmyra Stadium in front of 7,896 spectators on artificial turf.<\/p>\nSabah FK \n <\/b>After a 1-2 first-leg loss in the playoffs against Hapoel Be\u2019er Sheva, the club\u2014founded in 2017 and which won its first championship in 2026\u2014came back from two deficits to prevail 5-2 in extra time. It typically plays its international home games at the Tofiq Bəhramov Stadium in Azerbaijan\u2019s capital, Baku, where BVB has also played before (against Qarabagh in 2010).<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"15-Gegner-1787854693790\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/27/ucl-gegner-hintergrund/15-Gegner.jpg\"><\/p>\nAdvance<\/b> ticket<\/b> sales <\/b>for the first home game will take place next Tuesday, September 1<\/b>: as always, online starting at 12 p.m. in the Borussia Dortmund ticket shop for club members<\/b>.<\/p>\nThe results of the league-phase matches will be incorporated into a combined standings table for all 36 participants. The clubs that occupy one of the top eight spots after eight matchdays qualify directly for the knockout round, which begins with the round of 16. For the teams in the bottom twelve spots (25 through 36), the European Cup season ends in late January. The teams ranked 9th through 24th will compete in the play-offs for the round of 16 to determine eight additional participants for that stage. In these play-offs, teams immediately above or below each other in the standings are paired together. A draw will then only determine, for example, whether the ninth-place team faces the club in 23rd or 24th place (which in turn determines the opponent for the club in 10th place).<\/p>\nUEFA plans to announce the schedule<\/b> by Saturday, August 29, at the latest.<\/p>\n<h2>Match dates for the league phase<\/b><\/h2>\nMatchday 1: September 8\u201310, 2026 (Tue\u2013Thu) \nMatchday 2: October 13\u201314, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 3: October 20\u201321, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 4: November 3\u20134, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 5: November 24\u201325, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 6: December 8\u20139, 2026 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 7: January 19\u201320, 2027 (Tue/Wed) \nMatchday 8: January 27, 2027 (Wed) \nCompiled by Boris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/aktuelles/news/news.html/2026/8/27/Stimmen-zur-Auslosung-Werden-zum-Auftakt-bereit-sein.html\">Reactions to the Draw: \u201cWe\u2019ll Be Ready for the Season Opener\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-4e754267a6","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Champions League: These are the opponents BVB is looking forward to facing in the group stage","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHomeMainstage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayOnHomeMainstage","title":"Display in Main Stage on Homepage","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"1330730072","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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