The 2025-26 Bundesliga season has arrived, and all the top clubs are back in action this weekend, starting with Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig on Friday.

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.

The aim is straightforward: to get as many people engaging with German football as possible. The reason behind it is unique

Gladbach were forced to work hard in their opening game of the season against Atlas Delmenhorst in the DFB-Pokal. Robin Hack netted a brace alongside a Nico Elvedi effort to edge out the fifth-tier side by a narrow 3-2 scoreline, securing Gladbach’s passage to the second round.

BBC Sport looks at who could be some of the new star names in the Bundesliga this season after several key departures?

BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich reclaimed its Bundesliga throne last season. Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane are looking for another title to consolidate their rule and build their own dynasty.

At Bayer Leverkusen, fans and experts are relatively in agreement ahead of today's season start of the Werkself against Hoffenheim: This could be a complicated season. Not because they don't trust

The young striker has not yet been handed a chance to impress from the start amid Isak's absence, and so could be set to leave Tyneside for more chance of game-time.