FC Augsburg will begin the 2026/27 Bundesliga season with a home match against FC Schalke 04. The fixture is scheduled for Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 17:30 at the WWK Arena, as reported by the betting outlet Tipico on 28 August 2026. The Fuggerstädter are finalising preparations for a demanding initial phase that also includes matches against Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. Under coach Manuel Baum, the team finished the previous campaign in 9th place with 43 points from 34 games. Their record was 12 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses, with a goal difference of 45 scored and 61 conceded.
What does the first month look like?
FC Augsburg's schedule for the opening month is challenging. Immediately on the second matchday, a tough test awaits with an away game at Eintracht Frankfurt on 6 September. This is followed by two consecutive home matches: Augsburg hosts Bayer 04 Leverkusen on 12 September, before welcoming SV Werder Bremen on 19 September. This compact run of fixtures against established Bundesliga sides will provide an early indication of the team's form. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Where does the club stand pre-season?
FC Augsburg enters the new season with the positive momentum from their DFB-Pokal win against Energie Cottbus. The 2-0 victory last Saturday, 22 August, was an important confidence booster. In the league, the previous season ended with mixed results, including a 4-0 loss to Union Berlin and wins against Gladbach and Bremen. The overall tally of 45 goals scored and 61 conceded, however, shows clear room for improvement in defence. Finishing 46 points behind champions Bayern Munich last season underscores the continued gap to the top.
What is the club's historical context?
FC Augsburg has a long history. The club was founded in 1907 and carries the nickname 'Fuggerstädter'. The club colours are red, green, and white, with the home kit being white and red. The greatest cup success was winning the Bavarian Regional Cup in 1951. Promotion to the 2. Bundesliga was achieved in 2006, before the club first reached the Bundesliga in 2011. It has played in the top flight continuously since then. The team plays its home matches at the WWK Arena, which has a capacity of 30,660 seats.
Who are the opponents in the league?
The Bundesliga table for the new season currently shows zero games played for all teams. Alongside FC Augsburg and first opponents Schalke 04, the participants include Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, FC Bayern Munich, and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Newly promoted sides like Elversberg are also part of the field. According to the Tipico report by Matthias Schmied, the broadcast rights for the 2026/27 season are held by Sky, DAZN, SAT.1, and RTL. The current table constellation and detailed statistics are available on our standings page.
What does this mean for the tasks ahead?
FC Augsburg's focus is now entirely on the Bundesliga opener against Schalke 04. A successful season start at the home WWK Arena would be important for morale and early table positioning. The subsequent matches against Frankfurt, Leverkusen, and Bremen will quickly show whether coach Baum's team can transfer the defensive solidity from the cup match into the league. The end-of-season form from the previous campaign, with the sequence LWWDW, provides grounds for optimism. The squad composition and further details can be found in our squad overview.
