The 2026-27 Bundesliga season will kick off on 28 August, a later-than-usual start because of the FIFA World Cup. Bayern Munich begin their title defence at home against VfB Stuttgart on opening day. As the season approaches, crypto betting platforms like Dexsport are already accepting direct deposits in Bitcoin and USDT for Bundesliga wagers.
Why the season starts late
The World Cup pushed the calendar back. Instead of the typical mid-August opener, the Bundesliga waits until the final week of the month. That gives players a bit more rest after international duty, but it also compresses the schedule later in the year. Bayern, who swept both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal last season, will be eager to get going.
Three clubs back in the top flight
Schalke 04 return after three seasons in the second division. They're joined by SV Elversberg and SC Paderborn 07. Elversberg's rise is the kind of story that makes promotion special: they were playing fourth-tier football in 2021-22, and now they become the 59th team in Bundesliga history. Paderborn are back after a few years away, and Schalke bring a big fanbase with them.
Crypto betting: Bitcoin vs USDT
For bettors who prefer crypto, the options are straightforward. USDT is a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, so its value doesn't swing much. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is volatile — its price can move sharply between placing a bet and settling it. Platforms like Dexsport let users deposit directly in either, skipping the step of converting to fiat first. That's a convenience for those already holding crypto, but it's worth remembering that a Bitcoin bet placed early in the week might be worth a different amount by the time the match ends.
Supercup before the season
Before the league starts, Bayern and Borussia Dortmund meet in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on 22 August. It's a one-off match that serves as a warm-up for both sides. The result won't count toward the league table, but it sets a tone for the season ahead.
The opening weekend will be a test for the promoted clubs, and for Bayern, a chance to show they haven't lost a step. With crypto betting already live, the season's first round of fixtures is just a few weeks away.
