VfB will be staying in Stuttgart to prepare for the second half of the 2025/26 season. Head coach Sebastian Hoeneß will welcome his players back to training on Saturday 3 January 2026, with the first session of the new year taking place at the Robert-Schlienz-Stadion from 10:30 CET.
Friendly against Luzern
Just two days later, on Monday 5 January 2026, the team will play a friendly against Swiss Super League club FC Luzern, which for logistical reasons will be behind closed doors.
That’s followed by the first competitive fixture of 2026 on Saturday 10 January 2026, which sees the Cannstatt boys travel to Bayer Leverkusen on Bundesliga Matchday 16.