BVB hosts season launch event with matches and player engagements
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Borussia Dortmund held its season launch event at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK on August 15, 2026, featuring a women’s match against AS Roma. Prior to the game, players participated in an autograph session that drew significant fan interest. Legend Mats Hummels attended, expressing his excitement about returning to Dortmund during halftime. The event also included performances and the introduction of various teams within the club, such as handball and table tennis. A youth team was honored for winning the Premier League International Cup, and the club recognized the 60th anniversary of its European Cup Winners’ Cup victory.
- •BVB Women faced AS Roma in a friendly match.
- •Mats Hummels made an appearance during the women's match.
- •A youth team was honored for winning the Premier League International Cup.
- •The club celebrated the 60th anniversary of its European title from 1966.
- •Musical performances were part of the season opener festivities.
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Getting in the mood for the new season: Here’s how BVB’s season opener went
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — New season warm-up: how BVB's season launch went
"Autograph session with the BVB WomenThe first highlight of the day took place at Rote Erde Stadium: Before kickoff of the women’s match against AS Roma, players Manuela Zinsberger, Dana Marquardt, E...
"Autograph session with the BVB WomenThe first highlight of the day awaited at Stadion Rote Erde: before the women’s match against AS Roma kicked off, players Manuela Zinsberger, Dana Marquardt, Emil...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:45 PMGetting in the mood for the new season: Here’s how BVB’s season opener went
Autograph session with the BVB WomenThe first highlight of the day took place at Rote Erde Stadium: Before kickoff of the women’s match against AS Roma, players Manuela Zinsberger, Dana Marquardt, E...
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:45 PMNew season warm-up: how BVB's season launch went
Autograph session with the BVB WomenThe first highlight of the day awaited at Stadion Rote Erde: before the women’s match against AS Roma kicked off, players Manuela Zinsberger, Dana Marquardt, Emil...
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