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Stuttgart women debut in Bundesliga after promotion, face Hoffenheim

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:03 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Stuttgart women debut in Bundesliga after promotion, face Hoffenheim

Summary

VfB Stuttgart women's team is set to make their Bundesliga debut on Sunday against Hoffenheim in a regional derby. Captain Maximiliane Rall expressed excitement about playing on higher quality pitches after last season's difficulties. Having been promoted three times in a row since their founding in 2021, Stuttgart's initial goal is to secure their place in the top division. General manager Sascha Glass noted ambitions to rank in the top third by the 2030-31 season.

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Key Details

•Stuttgart faces Hoffenheim on Sunday in their Bundesliga debut
•Maximiliane Rall emphasizes improved pitch quality
•Club aims to remain in top-flight German women's soccer
•General manager Sascha Glass targets top-third finish by 2031

Latest Updates

11:03 AMYahoo Sports — No more 'cow fields' for Stuttgart's women on Bundesliga debut

What they're saying

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VfB Stuttgart women's captain Maximiliane Rall is overjoyed to have been promoted to the Bundesliga - especially when it comes to quality pitches. "Last season we often had to play on cow fields.
— Yahoo Sports

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