Some members of VfB’s first team are already enjoying a relaxing break, while others are still on international duty. Whatever the lads from Cannstatt are currently up to, they will all be back on the training pitch at VfB headquarters on Wednesday 9 July, when Sebastian Hoeneß’s side begin their preparations for the 2025/26 campaign. Hoeneß’s players will also undergo performance diagnostic tests on 7 and 8 July.
Key dates at a glance:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sun 15 July | DFB Cup first-round draw |
| Fri 27 July | Bundesliga fixtures released |
| Mon 7-Tue 8 July | Performance diagnostic tests |
| Wed 9 July | Training begins at VfB Club Centre |
| Sat 12 July | JAKO friendly in Fellbach |
| Mon 28 July-Sun 3 August | Training camp in Rottach-Egern on Tegernsee |
| Sat 9 August | Official season opener vs. Bologna at MHP Arena |
| Sat 16 August | Franz Beckenbauer Supercup vs. Bayern Munich at MHP Arena |
| Fri 22-Sun 24 August | Bundesliga Matchday 1 |
| Tue 26-Wed 27 August | DFB Cup first round |
| Fri 29 August | UEFA Europa League league-phase draw |
| Wed 24-Thu 25 September | UEFA Europa League Matchday 1 |
