Hertha BSC starts the 2nd Bundesliga: It starts at Schalke!

Hertha BSC starts the 2nd Bundesliga: It starts at Schalke!

On August 1, 2025 at 8:30 p.m., the new season of the 2nd Bundesliga will be officially opened. Hertha BSC competes against FC Schalke 04 in the opening game, and the action takes place in the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen. This information was announced by the DFL shortly before the full game plan was published, which was announced for June 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. RBB24 reports that the opening game is of great importance after the season 2025/26 is officially beginning.

parallel to the 2nd Bundesliga, the Bundesliga will start with an exciting duel between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. The publication of the entire game plan of the first and second league is expected with great anticipation, with further details on the first matchday of Union Berlin.

transmission of the game

The opening game between Schalke and Hertha is transferred live on Sky and on Free TV to Sat.1. This gives fans the opportunity to follow the events directly from home. In addition, an interactive game plan puzzle called "What’s the Match?" offered in the official Bundesliga app from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., where fans can guess further gaming pairings. Participants have the chance to win one of five official game balls. DFL

The season will not only be an important event for the clubs, but above all for fans. Tickets for the games of the 2nd Bundesliga can be purchased online via the ticket platforms of the respective clubs. An official ticket secondary market was already introduced by the DFL in the 2015/16 season to ensure a fair and legal resale of tickets. This regulation ensures that fans continue to receive access to the games at fair prices. bundesliga.com

The anticipation of the new season is already noticeable, and the supporters of both teams are excited to see how the season will develop. With the opening game at Schalke, a traditional club with a capacity -strong arena and a passionate audience, the foundation is laid for an exciting football period.