The 2026-27 German football season begins on Saturday, August 22, with the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Borussia Dortmund host Bayern Munich at the Signal Iduna Park for the season’s first competitive match.
It’s the first Dortmund vs. Bayern match since February 28, when The Bavarians won 3-2 at the Westfalenstadion. It’s also the 10th time that Der Klassiker happens in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
They are the two most successful clubs in the competition’s history. Dortmund has won six in 12 appearances, while Bayern took the silverware home 11 times in 18 matches.
How to Watch Dortmund vs. Bayern on August 22?
GettyDayot Upamecano of FC Bayern Munich is challenged by Maximilian Beier of Borussia Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München at Signal Iduna Park on February 28, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany.
Saturday’s match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich will be televised live on Telemundo and USA Network in the United States. It is going to be held at the Signal Iduna Park, more famously known as the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany.
Kick-off time is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. EST. It can also be streamed live on FuboTV, which is a paid subscription platform.
Dortmund vs. Bayern Preview
Borussia Dortmund earned a spot in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup after finishing second in the Bundesliga last season. The match usually features the Bundesliga winners taking on the DFB Pokal champions, but Bayern Munich won both competitions.
When a scenario like that happens, the second-placed Bundesliga team gets the nod to face the double winners. The Black and Yellows finished with 73 points last season, but they were still behind by 16 points to Bayern.
It was another dominating campaign for Bayern, winning the Bundesliga for the 13th time in the last 14 years and their 35th overall. Dortmund, on the other hand, have not won the league since their back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012 under Jurgen Klopp.
Dortmund vs. Bayern Supercup History
Here’s the full results of the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup featuring Der Klassiker:
- 1989: Dortmund def. Bayern 4-3
- 2012: Bayern def. Dortmund 2-1
- 2013: Dortmund def. Bayern 4-2
- 2014: Dortmund def. Bayern 2-0
- 2016: Bayern def. Dortmund 2-0
- 2017: Bayern def. Dortmund 2-2, (5-4 penalties)
- 2019: Dortmund def. Bayern 2-0
- 2020: Bayern def. Dortmund 3-2
- 2021: Bayern def. Dortmund 3-1
Saturday’s game will also be the 140th Der Klassiker in history. Bayern have won 69 matches, Dortmund have 33 wins and there have been 37 draws all-time.
Dortmund vs. Bayern Lineups
Both clubs have yet to announce their respective lineups for Saturday’s match. Here are the potential starting 11s for Dortmund and Bayern:
Dortmund (3-4-2-1): (GK) Gregor Kobel, (DEF) Joane Gadou, Ramy Bensebaini and Waldemar Anton, (MID) Daniel Svensson, Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha and Julian Ryerson, (FW) Samuele Inacio and Konstantinos Karetsas, (ST) Serhou Guirassy
Bayern (4-2-3-1): (GK) Manuel Neuer, (DEF) Nathaniel Brown, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano and Josip Stanisic, (MID) Aleksandar Pavlovic and Joshua Kimmich, (FW) Luis Diaz, Ismael Saibiri and Michael Olise, (ST) Harry Kane
The manager for BVB is Niko Kovac, who has been in charge since February 2025 after replacing Nuri Sahin.
Vincent Kompany is in his third season at the helm for Bayern. He has already won two Bundesliga titles, one DFB-Pokal and one Supercup for The Bavarians.
How to Watch Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich on Aug. 22? Preview, Lineups, Start Time & More