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Bundesliga 2026-27 season begins with Bayern, Dortmund, and Leipzig on Champions League path

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Bundesliga 2026-27 season begins with Bayern, Dortmund, and Leipzig on Champions League path

Summary

The Bundesliga 2026-27 season commences with Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Stuttgart preparing for Champions League campaigns. Newly-promoted teams Schalke, Elversberg, and Paderborn aim to secure their positions in the top flight. Leading goal scorer Harry Kane seeks his fourth consecutive kicker-Torjägerkanone. Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy is among the expected contenders for the title.

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By the Numbers

•Bayern Munich leads title chase, looking for 14th title in 15 seasons.
•Champions League participants include Dortmund, Leipzig, and Stuttgart.
•Kane aims for fourth-straight kicker-Torjägerkanone.
•Promoted teams aim to avoid relegation.
•Season streams via USA.com and Peacock.

Latest Updates

6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bundesliga 2026-27 season table: Standings, scoring leaders as Kane, Bayern look to continue dominance

What they're saying

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Bayern Munich, Borssia Dormund, RB Leipzig, and Stuttgart will have to deal with Champions League campaigns, while Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen, and Freiburg also reached continental competition.
— Yahoo Sports

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