German sports clubs prepare for 2026/2027 season

Various German sports clubs are preparing for the 2026/2027 season with structural changes and new signings. In football, SC Paderborn enters its third Bundesliga season as a debt-free underdog, with former coach André Breitenreiter noting the club's improved infrastructure and stability compared to its 2014 debut. In women's football, 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam is set to host SGS Essen in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga, while VfB Steinhöfel prepares for its season under coach Kevin Schübler despite several player departures.

In basketball, TV Langen has signed 18-year-old guard Nicolas Deetjen to bolster its roster for the BARMER 2. Basketball Bundesliga ProB. Meanwhile, in handball, 1. VfL Potsdam is hosting matches in the 2. Handball-Bundesliga at the MBS-Arena. Local regional leagues also see activity, including FC Tirschenreuth's pursuit of an unbeaten streak in the Kreisliga 2.