# Bundesliga match between Schalke 04 and Bayern München > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bundesliga-match-between-schalke-04-and-bayern-mnchen > Updated: 2026-09-02T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 2. FC Schalke 04 is scheduled to host FC Bayern München at the Veltins-Arena in a high-profile Bundesliga fixture. This match represents Schalke’s first top-flight home game since their promotion in 2023 and features Manuel Neuer returning to his former club in Gelsenkirchen. Schalke seeks to recover from an opening-day 0-3 loss to Augsburg, while Bayern München, led by Vincent Kompany, looks to extend a perfect start to the season following a 5-1 victory over Stuttgart. While Bayern has historically dominated this matchup, Schalke holds the record for the largest victory against them in Bundesliga history. The fixture carries significant emotional weight for Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who began his career at Schalke. Neuer, who is likely in his final professional season, has described the return to his former club as ‘a dream.’ Beyond the pitch, Schalke supervisory board chairman Axel Hefer has expressed openness to Neuer returning to the club in a management capacity after his retirement. While Neuer remains a Bayern icon, his deep roots in Gelsenkirchen continue to define his relationship with the club. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Rot Weiss Ahlen to host FC Kaunitz in Westfalenliga Rot Weiss Ahlen prepares to host FC Kaunitz at Wersestadion this Friday in the Westfalenliga, seeking to bounce back from recent losses and a cup exit. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-german-football-matches-scheduled-for-friday ### 2026-09-02: Manuel Neuer returns to Schalke 04 for emotional Bundesliga match FC Schalke 04 hosts FC Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated Bundesliga match, highlighted by Manuel Neuer's emotional return to his former club, Schalke, during his likely final professional season. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-football-clubs-prepare-for-upcoming-home-matches --- Cite as: Bundesliga match between Schalke 04 and Bayern München. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bundesliga-match-between-schalke-04-and-bayern-mnchen