Bundesliga 2025/26 Season Kickoff: Supercup & Opening Matches

The wait is finally over with German football ready for another thrill-filled campaign. The Bundesliga 2025 Supercup and opening matchdays signal the start of the 2025/26 season, and drama from the first whistle. The Supercup pitting Bayern Munich and Stuttgart against each other, with a full opening weekend fixture list, football fans around the world in for a treat. For Pakistani viewers, tapmad ensures you don't miss a minute, streaming the Supercup and Bundesliga's kickoff live on your devices.

German Supercup 2025: Bayern v Stuttgart

The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, which was formerly the German Supercup and was rebranded in honour of the late legend. This will feature Bayern Munich against VfB Stuttgart on 16 August 2025. Traditionally contested a week before the Bundesliga season opener, the match sees the previous season's Bundesliga champions face the DFB-Pokal champions.

Bayern Munich, with Harry Kane and new additions such as Jonathan Tah, will be looking at the start of the season with an expectation of winning more titles. Kane has been red-hot since he joined from Germany, and supporters will be eager to see whether he can carry over his golden touch to this season-opener.

The Stuttgart, who have had a successful domestic campaign behind them, go into the Supercup full of confidence. Their free-flowing style and enterprising young side promise an interesting encounter with the German champions.

Season Opener – Bayern vs RB Leipzig

The Bundesliga season officially kicks off on 22 August 2025, when Bayern Munich hosts RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena. The first of the season is shrouded in mystery:

Bayern Munich are title holders but are tested by Leipzig, who continue to push Germany's best.

RB Leipzig possesses young stars and new additions like Arthur Vermeeren, and they are a team to watch.

The season's opening game usually determines the tone of the campaign, and this two heavyweights' encounter promises fireworks.

Full Opening Weekend Fixtures

Matchday 1 delivers a mix of traditional rivalries, promoted clubs making their return, and evenly matched encounters:

• Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim
   
• Eintracht Frankfurt vs Werder Bremen
   
• SC Freiburg vs Augsburg
   
• Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Köln (promoted)
   
• Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Hamburger SV (promoted)
   
• Union Berlin vs VfB Stuttgart
   
• St. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund
   
• Heidenheim vs Wolfsburg
   

The inclusion of Hamburger SV and Köln—two historic clubs—adds nostalgia and excitement, with both promoted teams keen to make a statement on their Bundesliga return.

Why the Supercup & Kickoff Matter

Bundesliga 2025 Supercup and season opening weekend aren't just matches—They set the competitive foundation:

Momentum Builder: Supercup win gives Bayern or Stuttgart confidence and a psychological lift at the beginning of the campaign.

Early Statements: Encouraging clubs such as Hamburg and Köln are able to instill confidence through solid early performances.

Title Race Preview: Bayern v Leipzig in the opener gives us an early indication as to how strong Germany's top title challengers are.
 

Global Broadcast & Streaming Guide

The Supercup and Matchday 1 will be broadcast across multiple platforms:

• Sky Germany – Saturday “Topspiel” and multi-game coverage.
   
• DAZN – Friday, Sunday, and from this season, the Saturday afternoon “Konferenz.”
   
• ESPN+ – Exclusive rights in the United States.
   
• beIN SPORTS – Coverage across the Middle East and North Africa.
   
• tapmad – Full streaming rights in Pakistan.
   
• OneFootball – Digital highlights and streams.
   

For fans in Pakistan, all the action—including the German Supercup 2025, Bayern’s season opener, and the full weekend fixtures—will stream live on tapmad. With reliable local coverage, tapmad guarantees Bundesliga fans won’t miss a moment of the new season’s kickoff.

Conclusion

This season of Bundesliga 2025/26 is set to start with a bang, Bayern vs Stuttgart in the Supercup, followed by a star-studded opener against RB Leipzig, and a weekend stacked with exciting fixtures. From title contenders to promoted underdogs, the league’s narrative begins now. No matter where you are, there’s a broadcaster bringing the action to your screen. And for fans in Pakistan, the best way to follow the Bundesliga 2025 Supercup and opening matches is through tapmad, your home for live German football this season.