Overview
- Bundesliga schedule: matchdays 1–15 run from August 22 to December 21, a break follows from December 22 to January 9, matchdays 16–34 run from January 9 to May 16, and relegation playoffs are set for May 21/22 to May 25/26, 2026.
- The 18-team Bundesliga field is confirmed with 1. FC Köln and Hamburger SV promoted, Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum relegated, and 1. FC Heidenheim retaining its place via the playoff.
- FC Bayern Munich opened the top flight on August 22 with a 6–0 home win over RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena.
- The 3. Liga began on August 1, pauses after the 19th round from December 19–21, resumes January 16, concludes May 16, and holds its relegation playoffs between May 21 and 26.
- MagentaTV continues to carry every 3. Liga match live, with the lineup featuring relegated SSV Jahn Regensburg and SSV Ulm 1846 plus promoted MSV Duisburg, 1. FC Schweinfurt, TSG Hoffenheim II and playoff winner TSV Havelse.