Overview
- Under Frank Schmidt the squad begins preparations on July 1 with performance diagnostics and the first public training session on July 5.
- The team will hold its first training camp in Natz/Schabs, South Tyrol, from July 11 to 19 to build fitness and tactical cohesion.
- A second training block is scheduled in Austria from July 30 to August 3 for advanced drills and match simulations.
- Heidenheim’s competitive season kicks off in the DFB-Pokal first round between August 15 and 18 before Bundesliga action begins on August 22.
- Departures this summer have sparked speculation over prospects Paul Wanner’s and Leo Scienza’s roles ahead of the new campaign.