VfL Bochum kicks off the new season with a home game against Hertha BSC. The match takes place on the first matchday of the 2. Bundesliga.

What does this mean for VfL Bochum?

The start of the new season is always important. VfL Bochum hopes for a good start to maintain the chance of promotion to the 1. Bundesliga.

What is the current situation?

VfL Bochum finished the last season in 9th place with 44 points. | Category | Value | | League position | 9th place | | Points | 44 | | Goals | 49:47 | | Last game | Karlsruher SC 1-2 VfL Bochum (2026-05-17) |

What comes next?

VfL Bochum will prepare for the next game. The team hopes for a good start to the season to maintain the chance of promotion. VfL Bochum is 26 points behind the leaders FC Schalke 04. The last 5 games have shown that VfL Bochum is in good form: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses