The 2024/25 Bundesliga will run from August 23 to May 17, 2025.
In an incredible underdog story, Bayer Leverkusen captured the German top-flight title for the very first time last season.
The defending champions, however, will face stiff competition from rivals like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the 18-team league.
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The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details this week and how to follow the matches.
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2024/25 Bundesliga key fixtures
| Fixture | Date |
| VfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Dortmund | Sep 22, 2024 |
| Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Sep 28, 2024 |
| Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Bayer Leverkusen vs. VfB Stuttgart | Nov 2, 2024 |
| Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Jan 11, 2025 |
| Borussia Dortmund vs. VfB Stuttgart | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich | Feb 15, 2025 |
| VfB Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich | Mar 1, 2025 |
| VfB Stuttgart vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund | May 10, 2025 |