As was known, the new campaign will officially kick off with the clash between double winners FC Bayern Munich and Bayer 04 on Saturday 6 September (17:45*) at the Allianz Arena. Over 30,000 tickets have already been sold for the game - a club record and also a record attendance for the Black-and-Reds. Nine days later, the first home match takes place against Bundesliga newcomers 1. FC Union Berlin on Monday 15 September (18:00) at the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion.
On Sunday 21 September (16:00), Roberto Pätzold's side visit another promoted team in 1. FC Nürnberg. That's followed just four days later by a home meeting with Champions League participants Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday 25 September (19:00).
All Women's Bundesliga matches are available to watch on streaming services MagentaSport and DAZN in Germany. Information on ticket sales will be published in good time on the club's channels as usual.
THE CONFIRMED FIXTURES AT A GLANCE (*all times CEST):
Matchday 1
FC Bayern Munich vs. Bayer 04: Saturday 6 September, 17:45
Matchday 2
Bayer 04 vs. 1. FC Union Berlin: Monday 15 September, 18:00
Matchday 3
1. FC Nürnberg vs. Bayer 04: Sunday 21 September, 16:00
Matchday 4
Bayer 04 vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: Thursday 25 September, 19:00
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