2. Bundesliga schedule kicks off with Bochum‑Hertha clash

All 34 matchdays of the 2024‑25 2. Bundesliga have been released, confirming that the campaign opens on the weekend of August 7 with VfL Bochum hosting Hertha BSC. The season will run until the final round on May 23, 2027.

The German Football League (DFL) published the complete fixture list, covering every pairing across the 34 rounds. Fans can now see the full schedule for both the opening and closing matchdays.

Matchday 1 features the Bochum‑Hertha clash, highlighted by a DFL screenshot of the fixture. The image confirms the kickoff time and venue details for the inaugural game.

Matchday 34, the season’s concluding round, is also displayed with a DFL screenshot. It shows the final fixtures that will decide promotion and relegation battles.

The calendar sets the season’s start for the weekend of August 7 and its conclusion for May 23, 2027. These dates frame a campaign that spans nearly ten months.

The announcement invites supporters to share which match they anticipate most, encouraging comments on the article. Engagement from fans will shape the conversation ahead of the first whistle.