Frauen-Bundesliga season begins with Bayern Munich as favorites

The 2026/2027 Frauen-Bundesliga season is set to begin with several high-profile matchups. Defending champions FC Bayern München are considered the top favorites to secure their fifth consecutive title. They open their campaign with an away match against Union Berlin, a team looking to disrupt the established hierarchy under new coach Marie-Louise Eta.

Eintracht Frankfurt, who finished third last season, will host 1. FC Köln on Saturday, August 22. Frankfurt enters the season with significant momentum following a successful preseason, including a victory over Olympique Lyon.

Other notable developments include HSV's preparation struggles following a heavy 1:5 loss to Werder Bremen in a friendly, and the increasing international competition for talent, which is driving up wages and transfer fees across the league.