Exact schedule confirmed for matchdays 1 to 4

The Bundesliga have confirmed the exact kick-off times and dates for the opening 04 matchdays of the 2026/27 season. Schalke's campaign gets underway away at FC Augsburg on Sunday at 17:30 CEST, while the first home fixture against FC Bayern München will take place on Saturday evening at 18:30 CEST.

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Confirmed fixtures at a glance:

Matchday 1
Sunday, 30th August 2026, 17:30 CEST
FC Augsburg vs. FC Schalke 04

Matchday 2
Saturday, 5th September 2026, 18:30 CEST
FC Schalke 04 vs. FC Bayern München

Matchday 3
Friday, 11th September 2026, 20:30 CEST
1. FC Union Berlin vs. FC Schalke 04

Matchday 4
Sunday, 20th September 2026, 17:30 CEST
FC Schalke 04 vs. SV Elversberg

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