The new agreement is due to be announced today and is expected to be in place for the Bundesliga’s first round of games.

In each of their last two Bundesliga campaigns, Bayer Leverkusen have won their first match of the season. Now, the Werkself could achieve this in three consecutive seasons for the first time from 201

All matches will be available to watch live on the BBC Sport website, app and on BBC iPlayer every Friday, with clips of the biggest in-game moments across BBC Sport's social media channels.

Luis Díaz has well and truly announced himself in the Bundesliga with a debut goal in Bayern Munich's opening game against RB Leipzig, fresh off scoring his first-ever goal for the club in their Supercup win last weekend. Vincent Kompany's side were already leading courtesy of Michael Olise, who opened the scoring just before the 30-minute mark.

Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac is not expecting a flying start against FC St. Pauli, pointing out BVB are still recovering from their run to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup

Bayern Munich has won more Bundesliga championships than any other team, with 33 titles. Check out the all-time German soccer winners list now.

The 2025-26 Bundesliga season is starting with its share of intrigue and questions. Has Bayern lost its luster? Is Hamburg doomed to a struggle for survival? What about the French