Bayern Munich v VfB Stuttgart — where to watch Bundesliga Matchday 1 and kick-off details
Bayern Munich will host VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Friday, August 28, 2026, in a Matchday 1 fixture of the Bundesliga 2026-27 season. The game will be available via television and streaming in multiple territories, including India, the UK, Germany and the United States.
Bayern arrive as the reigning German champions, having finished 16 points clear of Borussia Dortmund to lift last season’s title. They recorded their third-highest points total in Bundesliga history and scored a league-record 122 goals, with Harry Kane leading the side. Bayern have won their Bundesliga opener five times in a row and will aim to extend that streak on Friday.
VfB Stuttgart finished fourth last season with 62 points. They managed just one win from their final five matches of the previous campaign. Despite Bayern being favourites, the source noted they will face a tough test against Stuttgart.
The fixture is scheduled for 20:30 CET at the Allianz Arena. In India the match will kick off at 12:00 AM IST on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The club posted: "🔴 𝗕𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ⚪We kick off the new season at 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘! 🏟️🔥🆚 VfB Stuttgart🏆 Bundesliga ⌚️ 20:30 CET🏟️ Allianz Arena📱 #FCBVfB pic.twitter.com/iqaJl1gKhC"
In India the match will be live-streamed on the ZEE5 app and website, with television coverage on Unite8 Sports 2 (SD & HD). Viewers in the UK can watch on BBC Sport Web and BBC iPlayer. In Germany the game will be shown on Sat.1, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Go, WOW, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, and Sky Sport Top Event, while viewers in the USA can access the match via fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, and Fandango.
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The Matchday 1 clash will be played on Friday, August 28, 2026, with kick‑off at 12:00 AM IST (Saturday, August 29, 2026) in India. The fixture will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.