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2026–27 Borussia Dortmund season

season of football team

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionSep 19, 2026
Entity authorityQ140184683 ↗
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The 2026–27 season is the 118th season in the existence of Borussia Dortmund, and the club's 51st consecutive season in the top flight of German football. In addition to the domestic league, the club is competing in the DFB-Pokal, Franz Beckenbauer Supercup and the UEFA Champions League.

This is the first season since 2018–19 without midfielder Julian Brandt, who departed after the end of his contract.

Players

First team squad

As of 1 September 2026

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Transfers

In

Out

Friendlies

Pre-season

On 26 June 2026, it was announced that Borussia Dortmund would face Arsenal in the annual Emirates Cup.

Competitions

Overall record

Bundesliga

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

The league fixtures were released on 2 July 2026.

DFB-Pokal

The first round draw was held on 6 June 2026.

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