Heidenheim to host Bayern Munich in pre-season friendly at Voith-Arena on 17 August 2026

On 17 August 2026, FC Heidenheim will host Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly at the Voith-Arena in Heidenheim, Germany as clubs prepare for the 2026-27 European season.

The fixture serves as part of both sides' warm-up programme ahead of the new campaign, with Heidenheim using the match to test tactics and match fitness as they gear up to compete in the second division of the Bundesliga, while Bayern arrive off a successful 2025-26 season under Vincent Kompany in which they won the domestic treble and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Recent form for the clubs is mixed: FC Heidenheim’s results in all competitions read L-W-W-L-D, while Bayern Munich’s run is W-W-W-W-L, and Bayern have claimed four consecutive pre-season wins including victories over Aston Villa and RB Leipzig.

Jan Schöppner, who signed with FC Heidenheim almost six years ago, will be a focal point for the hosts; the report describes him as a versatile midfielder who can play in attacking, central and defensive roles, positions himself to open passing lanes, and scored 73 goals and provided 8 assists in 65 appearances across club and country in 2025-26.

The preview highlights Harry Kane for Bayern, saying he drops deep to aid build-up, creates space for teammates and remains an effective presence in the box, a versatility the piece notes makes him one of the best strikers in world football.

Heidenheim are reported to have their complete squad available for the match and the specified starting lineup is: Feller (GK); Mhamdi, Mainka, Siersleben, Fohrenbach; Costly, Pieringer, Schöppner, Beck, Honsak; Zivzivadze.

Bayern are listed as missing Bryan Zaragoza, Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry, with Jamal Musiala described as a major doubt after collapsing in the last friendly; the projected Bayern XI in the preview is Neuer (GK); Laimer, Tah, Min-Jae, Brown; Kimmich, Bischof, Pavlovic; Binder, Kane, Diaz.

Broadcasting details in the report note Germany: FC Bayern TV PLUS, and that as of now there is no official broadcaster or streaming partner for the game in India; the last meeting between the two clubs ended in a 3-3 draw and the preview’s prediction is FC Heidenheim 1-3 Bayern Munich, with the match to be played at the Voith-Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.