The German Football Association (DFB) has officially released the fixture list for the upcoming 2025/26 Women’s 2. Bundesliga season, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting campaign featuring fresh faces and familiar rivalries.
Season Kicks Off with Historic Debuts
The new season will commence on the weekend of August 23-24, 2025, marking a significant milestone for two league newcomers. VfB Stuttgart will make their Women’s 2. Bundesliga debut with a challenging home fixture against Bayern Munich II, while VfR Schwarz-Weiß Warbeyen will face VfL Bochum in the western region for their inaugural match.
Meanwhile, relegated 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam will begin their campaign to return to the top flight with a home encounter against FC Ingolstadt, as they look to bounce back from their disappointing relegation from the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga.
Key Fixtures to Watch
The 26-matchday season will feature several compelling clashes that are sure to capture fans’ attention:
Matchday 4 (September 14): A marquee encounter between two former Bundesliga clubs as SC Sandhosts Turbine Potsdam in what promises to be a battle between teams with rich histories in German women’s football.
Matchday 7 (October 12):VfB Stuttgart will welcome 1. FSV Mainz 05 to their home ground, providing another test for the league debutants against experienced opposition.
Matchday 9 (November 2):SC Sand will face SV Meppen in another intriguing fixture as the autumn schedule intensifies.
Matchday 13 (December 14): The penultimate matchday before the winter break will feature a local derby between newly promoted FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin and Turbine Potsdam, adding extra spice to the Berlin football scene.
Season Structure and Timeline
Following the established format of the women’s top division, the Women’s 2. Bundesliga will consist of 26 matchdays. After the 14th matchday concludes on December 21, 2025, teams will enjoy a six-week winter break before action resumes on February 1, 2026.
The season will reach its climax on May 17, 2026, when all seven final matchday fixtures will kick off simultaneously at 2:00 PM, ensuring maximum drama as promotion and relegation battles are decided.
The complete fixture list provides clubs and fans with the roadmap for what should be a captivating season of German women’s football at the second tier.
Link to schedule:Official DFB Schedule
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