Matchdays 3 to 7 scheduled

The DFL announced the exact dates and times for matchdays 3 to 7 on Thursday (10/7). The local derby against VfL Bochum will be played on a Saturday night at the primetime slot.

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Confirmed fixtures:

Matchday 3
Saturday, 23rd August 2025, 20:30 CEST
FC Schalke 04 – VfL Bochum

Matchday 4
Sunday, 31st August 2025, 13:30 CEST
Dynamo Dresden – FC Schalke 04

Matchday 5
Saturday, 13th September 2025, 13:00 CEST
FC Schalke 04 – Holstein Kiel

Matchday 6
Saturday, 20th September 2025, 13:00 CEST
1. FC Magdeburg – FC Schalke 04

Matchday 7
Friday, 26th September 2025, 18:30 CEST
FC Schalke 04 – SpVgg Greuther Fürth

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