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Dortmund Returns to Marbella for Jan. 2–8 Camp, Skips Friendlies and Heads Straight to Frankfurt

Coach Niko Kovač prioritizes an uninterrupted build-up before the early Bundesliga restart.

Overview

  • Borussia Dortmund confirmed a winter training camp in Marbella from 2 to 8 January 2026.
  • The club will not schedule test matches during the stay because of the compressed turnaround.
  • Players and staff will travel directly from Marbella to Frankfurt immediately after the camp.
  • The first competitive match of 2026 is the Bundesliga opener at Eintracht Frankfurt on 9 January with a 20:30 kickoff.
  • Fan access to training sessions in Spain has not yet been decided, as Kovač restores the southern camp after last season’s hiatus under Nuri Sahin.