BUNDESLIGA · 2026/27
Bundesliga Matchday 2 Schedule 2026/27
See the complete Bundesliga Matchday 2 schedule for September 4-6, including Schalke vs Bayern, HSV vs Mainz and local kickoff-time tools.
ROUND AT A GLANCE
Bundesliga Matchday 2 fixtures and kickoff times
The second round runs from September 4 to 6. Schalke welcome Bayern, HSV host Mainz and Stuttgart meet Köln as clubs build on—or answer—their opening result.
FIXTURE LIST
Matchday 2 schedule by day
Look for the Confirmed badge before making time-sensitive travel plans.
Friday, September 4, 2026
1 match
Saturday, September 5, 2026
6 matches
Sunday, September 6, 2026
2 matches
HEADLINE GAME
Schalke's home return brings an immediate Bayern test
Schalke's first Bundesliga home fixture after promotion is against Bayern München. The contrast with their opening results makes this one of the clearest early measuring sticks on the Matchday 2 card.
FOLLOW-UP FIXTURES
Elversberg and Paderborn face different second tests
Elversberg travel to Borussia Mönchengladbach after their eye-catching opener, while Paderborn host Freiburg. Leverkusen against Union also asks both teams to respond after eventful first-round matches.
FIXTURE MAP
Nine games spread across the first September weekend
Stuttgart versus Köln opens the round before Saturday and Sunday complete the slate. Hoffenheim host Dortmund, Bremen meet Leipzig and Frankfurt finish their preparations against Augsburg.
FAN CHECKLIST
Use confirmed times before planning Matchday 2
The cards above show the schedule in your local time and separate confirmed kickoffs from date-window placeholders. Open any fixture for venue information, team form and match-specific updates.
QUICK ANSWERS
Bundesliga Matchday 2 FAQs
When is Bundesliga Matchday 2 in 2026/27?
Matchday 2 is scheduled across Friday September 4, Saturday September 5 and Sunday September 6, 2026.
Who do Bayern play on Matchday 2?
Bayern München visit promoted FC Schalke 04 in their first away league fixture of the season.
Which teams play in the Matchday 2 opener?
VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Köln are paired in the Friday fixture that begins the second round.
Do the kickoff times use my time zone?
Yes. Once a kickoff is confirmed, the fixture card converts it automatically to the time zone used by your device.