Bayern Munich schedules another preseason friendly against Heidenheim
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Bayern Munich is set to add a preseason friendly against 1. FC Heidenheim on August 18 in preparation for the upcoming season. Head coach Vincent Kompany has pushed for this match to help integrate returning international players who missed the Asia tour due to their late return. The game will provide an opportunity for fitness and tactical adjustments ahead of the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund shortly after. Sporting director Christoph Freund facilitated the arrangement with Heidenheim. This match is expected to be a crucial final test for the team before they officially start the 2026/27 campaign.
- •The friendly against Heidenheim is set for August 18.
- •Vincent Kompany requested the match for tactical preparation.
- •International players return late from summer break.
- •The Supercup against Borussia Dortmund occurs shortly after.
- •Christoph Freund played a key role in arranging the fixture.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich to add another preseason friendly
"FC Bayern is getting in another game before the season starts.
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