The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) has finalized the match schedules for the remaining games of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, igniting excitement among fans and clubs alike. This announcement, made on March 20, 2025, by several sources including WAZ, sets the stage for some thrilling encounters as teams vie for critical points ahead of the season's closing.
One of the standout matches will feature Borussia Dortmund, who will clash in a top match against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday evening, May 3, 2025. This match is part of the 32nd round, where Dortmund hopes to solidify their position in the league during this crucial stage. Just a week later, the stakes will be equally high as BVB faces doubles winner Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Meanwhile, VfL Bochum is notably active in this upcoming schedule, featuring in matches across all three possible days of that weekend. They will host 1. FC Heidenheim on Friday, April 25, 2025, before taking on FC Mainz on Saturday, May 3, and closing the weekend with a face-off against 1. FC Union Berlin on Sunday, April 27. This flexibility showcases Bochum's pivotal role in the season’s concluding matches.
For fans of tradition, the final matchday, May 17, 2025, will see every Bundesliga game unfold at the same time, starting promptly at 3:30 PM. This thrilling accumulation of Matches will surely amplify the tension and drama as teams reach the climax of their campaigns.
The specific match timings have also been dictated by broadcasting agreements. Sky Sport holds rights over the prime Saturday slot at 6:30 PM, allowing them to select high-profile matches. They need to accommodate clubs playing on Thursdays in international fixtures, which places certain restrictions on their selections. This led to high-profile teams like Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Borussia Mönchengladbach being chosen the maximum of eight times by Sky during this season.
A notable implication for Dortmund is their upcoming game against Bayer Leverkusen. This top-clash won't be broadcasted on Sky Sport, as they have already maximized their picks with the club. Instead, the match will be aired on DAZN. This situation emphasizes how critical broadcasting choices impact match exposure and fan access to key games.
On the other hand, DAZN has also been picking its games based on an array of variables, including regional holidays and competing football events, making it challenging to gauge exact selections without further breakdowns available to the public. However, it has been observed that both Bayern and Dortmund have appeared frequently on DAZN, as per recent analyses.
Looking forward to the next season, changes are on the horizon for broadcast selections. According to Digital Fernsehen, the rules regarding picks will be updated. Starting next season, Sky will enhance its coverage, allowing teams to feature ten times per season during prime Saturday slots, while still retaining the second pick for Sunday games on DAZN. This alteration is sure to create more visibility for teams such as Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, potentially leading to an even more dynamic competition.
Overall, the finalization of the match schedules marks a thrilling period for Bundesliga fans. As teams prepare for crucial encounters and the pressure of the league mounts, supporters can expect exhilarating football, with established clubs continuing their fierce rivalries on the pitch. Everyone's eyes will be on these pivotal matches, reflecting fan passion and the spirit of German football.
