The New Season is Coming: A Guide to the Upcoming Sports Leagues in Germany
The summer of 2024 has been an exciting time for sports fans, with several major events taking place, including the European Football Championship, the Tour de France, Wimbledon, and the Olympic Games. However, as these events come to a close, attention is turning to the new season of various sports leagues in Germany. In this article, we will provide an overview of when the top leagues in different sports will resume, with a focus on the teams from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).
Football
The new season of the German Football League (Bundesliga) is set to begin on August 23, with four teams from NRW competing: Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and VfL Bochum. Before the start of the league, the first round of the DFB-Pokal will take place from August 16 to 19. The Supercup between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart will be played on August 17, and the Pokal matches of the two finalists have been rescheduled.
The four teams from NRW competing in the Bundesliga
The women’s Bundesliga will start a week later, on August 30, with three teams from NRW: Bayer Leverkusen, SGS Essen, and 1. FC Köln.
Handball
The Handball Bundesliga will resume on September 5, with only two teams from NRW competing: VfL Gummersbach and TBV Lemgo Lippe.
The two teams from NRW competing in the Handball Bundesliga
The women’s Handball Bundesliga will start on September 7, with three teams from NRW: Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, and HSG Blomberg-Lippe.
Basketball
The Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) will begin on September 20, with the Baskets Bonn being the only team from NRW. However, their opening match has been postponed.
The Baskets Bonn, the only team from NRW in the BBL
Volleyball
The men’s Volleyball League will start on September 20, with the Powervolleys Düren being the only team from NRW. The women’s Volleyball League will begin on September 28, with two teams from NRW: USC Münster and the Ladies in Black from Aachen.
The teams from NRW competing in the Volleyball Leagues
Conclusion
The new season of various sports leagues in Germany is just around the corner, with several teams from NRW competing. We hope this guide has provided you with a helpful overview of when the top leagues will resume. Make sure to follow your favorite teams and enjoy the exciting matches ahead!
