Football NewsBundesligaUnverified source· 6 Aug 2026
Bundesliga 2 kicks off with relegated trio aiming for immediate return
Wolfsburg, St. Pauli and Heidenheim start their Bundesliga 2 campaigns this weekend.
Competition
Bundesliga 2
Matchday
1
Key fixtures
Bochum vs Hertha Berlin, Wolfsburg vs Kaiserslautern
What happened. The 2026/27 Bundesliga 2 season begins this weekend, with relegated trio Wolfsburg, St. Pauli and Heidenheim aiming for a strong start.
- Wolfsburg host Kaiserslautern at the Volkswagen Arena.
- Bochum face Hertha Berlin in another standout opener.
All three relegated teams will hope to bounce back immediately to the top flight.
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