The German Football League (DFL) has officially announced the schedule for the remaining matchdays of the 2024-25 Bundesliga season, signaling a thrilling conclusion to the league's competition.
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the DFL confirmed the dates for matchdays 31 through 34, revealing crucial encounters that will determine the fate of the title race. Among the standout matches is the highly anticipated clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, set to take place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 15:30 in Leverkusen.
This match will be significant not just for the teams but also for the league standings. Currently, Leverkusen trails the reigning champions, FC Bayern München, by six points, making this a must-win game if they hope to keep their title aspirations alive. A day prior, on Saturday, May 10, Bayern will face Borussia Mönchengladbach at 18:30, a fixture that adds even more tension to the title race as both teams will be vying for vital points.
Additionally, matchday 31 features several crucial encounters, with FC Bayern taking on 1. FSV Mainz 05 on April 26 at 15:30, while Eintracht Frankfurt hosts RB Leipzig later that same day at 18:30. This weekend clashes have the potential to shake up the standings dramatically.
In the lead-up to matchday 32, Borussia Dortmund will engage in a critical afternoon fixture against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday, May 3, at 18:30. This fixture will be pivotal for Dortmund as they fight to secure their position in the top tier of the league.
The remaining fixtures also schedule some intriguing matchups for Bundesliga 2. Fortuna Düsseldorf will be up against 1. FC Nürnberg on April 26 at 20:30, while Hannover 96 will play against 1. FC Köln the following afternoon at 13:30 as teams push for promotion in Germany's second tier.
All eyes will be on matchday 34, where typically, all Bundesliga games will occur simultaneously. On Saturday, May 17, at 15:30, a total of nine fixtures will kick off, concluding the regular season.
The tightly packed schedule underlines the intensity of the final weeks of the Bundesliga season, with each game offering both opportunities and challenges as clubs aim for the ultimate prize and the championship shield.
The recent updates have excited fans and players alike, as they anticipate the outcome of the titles and league positions. With each match, the atmosphere is expected to grow more electrifying as Relegation battles and title pursuits reach a dramatic climax.
In sum, the DFL has strategically planned the final match days to maximize the stakes for all involved, ensuring the Bundesliga season ends with all the excitement and unpredictability fans have come to cherish.