FC Augsburg will host newly-promoted FC Schalke 04 in their next Bundesliga home match on Sunday, 30 August 2026. The game at the WWK ARENA will be broadcast live on television via DAZN, as reported by Sport Bild.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM. The live coverage on the streaming service DAZN begins at 4:45 PM with pre-match analysis. A paid subscription to DAZN is required to watch the match. For Augsburg, this is the first chance to build on their tenth-place finish in last season's final table, where they amassed 33 points from 29 games (nine wins, six draws, 14 losses). The team ended the 2025 campaign with a negative goal difference of 36 scored and 53 conceded, finishing 43 points behind champions Bayern Munich.
When and where is Augsburg vs Schalke on TV?
FC Augsburg fans can follow the match against Schalke 04 live on television this Sunday evening. The exclusive broadcast partner for this fixture is the streaming service DAZN. Pre-match coverage starts at 4:45 PM, with kick-off at 5:30 PM. A DAZN subscription is required to access the live stream. This is the first of 34 league matches for Augsburg this season, all listed on our fixtures page.
Why is this match so special for Schalke?
For the visitors from Gelsenkirchen, this match carries immense symbolic weight. It is Schalke 04's first Bundesliga game in 1191 days, marking their return after relegation to the 2. Bundesliga. Manager Miron Muslic, 43, has overhauled the club during the summer break to tackle top-flight football again. Players now face stricter punishments for rule violations. Each professional also contributes 100 euros monthly to a team fund. Before the season, Muslic ordered a complete two-week break from football for his squad and held a family festival to strengthen unity.
How is Schalke preparing for away matches?
Schalke 04 has professionalized its preparation for away fixtures to reduce player strain. The club will now use air travel more frequently for journeys. On away trips, each player gets a single room. A nutrition expert from Austrian club RB Salzburg continuously monitors player fitness and adjusts individual diet and regeneration plans. These measures aim to maintain physical condition at a high level throughout the entire season.
How did both teams start their season?
Both teams have already competed in the DFB-Pokal, securing their place in the next round. FC Augsburg won 2-0 against third-division side Energie Cottbus. Schalke 04 had a tougher time, needing extra time against 3. Liga club Hallescher FC before winning 5-2. For Augsburg, the task is now to continue the positive development from last season, where they secured a safe mid-table position. The current standings show their starting point before the first matchday.
FC Augsburg faces a highly motivated newly-promoted side returning to the Bundesliga after a long absence. The preparations of the two clubs could not be more different, promising an intriguing duel. For Augsburg, it's a chance to secure three points at home right away and put behind them the poor finish to last season, which ended with three losses and two draws. All current player performance data can be found in our stats section.
