While some VfB players are enjoying a well-earned break, others are away on international duty at FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and USA. Meanwhile, in Cannstatt, planning for the 2026/27 season is already in full swing, with the key dates in VfB’s pre-season schedule now confirmed.
All key dates at a glance (subject to change):
2 July 2026 |
Bundesliga fixture list released |
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| 16 July 2026, 15:00 CEST | Start of training at the club centre |
| 19 Juyi 2026, 14:30 CEST | Friendly TSG Balingen vs. VfB |
| 25 July 2026, 15:00 CEST | 'JAKO Friendly’ FSV Hollenbach vs. VfB |
| 29 July 2026, 19:00 CEST | Friendly Kickers Offenbach vs. VfB |
| 1 August 2026, 15:00 CEST | Friendly vs. Paris FC |
| 3 - 7 August 2026 | Training camp in Grassau am Chiemsee |
| 8 August, 17:00 CEST | Friendly vs. Everton FC |
| 15 Augut, 17:00 CEST | Friendly vs. Fulham FC |
| 21 August, 20:45 CEST | DFB Cup first round: F.C. Hansa Rostock vs. VfB |
| 27 August 2026 | UEFA Champions League, league phase draw |
| 28 August 2026, 20:30 CEST | Bundesliga Matchday 1 | FC Bayern Munich - VfB |
| 8 - 10 September 2026 | UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 |