Overview

• The season opener is scheduled for Friday, August 1 at 20:30 at Schalke’s VELTINS-Arena.
• Live free-TV coverage begins at 20:00 on Sat.1 with pre-match analysis by Matthias Opdenhövel and Stefan Kuntz.
• Fans can stream the match for free on ran.de and Joyn.
• Muslic takes charge of Schalke after a narrow escape from relegation last season and demands an immediate turnaround.
• Leitl, tasked with stabilizing Hertha after an 11th-place finish, has strengthened his squad and aims to end the club’s second-tier stint.