Overview
- Rot-Weiss Essen opens the 3. Liga season against TSV 1860 München in a sold-out Stadion an der Hafenstraße after under new leadership reversing a €3.6 million loss.
- TSV 1860 München debuts with Kevin Volland after bolstering its squad while MSV Duisburg aims for 45 points and Alemannia Aachen starts under coach Benedetto Muzzicato.
- VfB Stuttgart expects Nick Woltemade to remain in its 2025–26 squad under a contract through 2028 after rejecting Bayern Munich’s reported offers up to €50 million plus bonuses.
- FC Bayern Munich extended Sven Ulreich’s contract through 2026 to secure veteran goalkeeping depth ahead of its Bundesliga campaign.
- Borussia Dortmund’s leadership has delivered conflicting views on summer transfers, with promises of new signings offset by calls for squad stability.