Bayern Munich will kick off its title defense against RB Leipzig on Friday, August 22, 2025. The match is set to begin at 2:30 PM EDT at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Fans can watch the game on ESPN Deportes and ESPN2, or stream it for free on Fubo.

The 2025-26 Bundesliga season opens with this highly anticipated matchup. Bayern Munich, the reigning champion, aims to continue its dominance after finishing last season 13 points ahead of its nearest rival. Harry Kane, who joined Bayern last season, is eager to add more trophies to his collection after finally securing major silverware.

In their last encounter in May, Leipzig managed to equalize in the 95th minute, but it was not enough to stop Bayern from clinching the title. Leipzig finished seventh last season, marking its worst performance since returning to the Bundesliga nearly ten years ago.

This season, Ole Werner has taken over as head coach of RB Leipzig, replacing Maro Rose. Werner previously led Werder Bremen to an eighth-place finish, which impressed the club's management.

Bayern will be without several key players for this match. Konrad Laimer is doubtful to play against his former team, while Jamal Musiala, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Alphonso Davies are confirmed to be sidelined due to injuries.

As the Bundesliga season unfolds, Bayern Munich is favored to retain its title, but Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are seen as potential challengers. Leverkusen faces uncertainty after losing key players, including coach Xabi Alonso and star Florian Wirtz. Dortmund, under new coach Niko Kovač, showed promise late last season and could emerge as a dark horse.

With rising clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart also looking to make an impact, the 2025-26 Bundesliga season promises to be exciting. Fans are encouraged to tune in to catch all the action.