The Bundesliga has confirmed the schedule for Matchdays 12 to 18 of the 2026/27 season. The Cannstatt club will play three fixtures at the traditional kick-off time of 15:30 on Saturday afternoon during this period, which runs from early December to late January.
One Friday, two Sundays
First up, Sebastian Hoeneß’ side travel to Bundesliga newcomers SV Elversberg on Sunday 6 December, kicking off at 17:30. Six days later, on Saturday 12 December, VfB welcome Union Berlin to the MHP Arena at 15:30. The year ends with the away match at SC Freiburg on Sunday 20 December at 15:30.
| Kick-off | Matchday |
|---|---|
| Sunday 6 December 2026, 17:30 CET | 12: SV Elversberg – VfB |
| Saturday 12 December 2026, 15:30 CET | 13: VfB – 1. FC Union Berlin |
| Sunday 20 December 2026, 15:30 CET | 14: SC Freiburg – VfB |
| Saturday 9 January 2027, 15:30 CET | 15: VfB – FC Augsburg |
| Tuesday 12 January 2027, 18:30 CET | 16: RB Leipzig – VfB |
| Friday 15 January 2027, 20:30 CET | 17: VfB – 1. FSV Mainz 05 |
| Saturday 23 January 2027, 15:30 CET | 18: VfB – FC Bayern München |
