Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich meet at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with the first German trophy of the 2026/27 season at stake in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:30 CEST.
Bayern qualify as the reigning Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal champions after completing the domestic double last season, while Dortmund take their place as Bundesliga runners-up. It is also the first competitive match of the new campaign for both teams, making preseason performances useful but less important than their established strengths and recent competitive record.
Bayern dominated German football last season, but Dortmund finished with the Bundesliga's best defensive record. This is a single-match final. If the scores are level after 90 minutes, the trophy is decided by penalties without extra time.
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Head-to-Head Summary
Bayern have held a clear advantage in recent editions of Der Klassiker.
Across the last 10 competitive meetings:
Borussia Dortmund wins: 1
Bayern Munich wins: 6
Draws: 3
Dortmund goals: 15
Bayern goals: 24
Bayern won both Bundesliga meetings during the 2025/26 season, following a 2-1 victory in Munich with a 3-2 win at Signal Iduna Park in February. Dortmund's only victory across the last 10 came in March 2024, when they won 2-0 at the Allianz Arena.
The Supercup history is more balanced. This will be the tenth Supercup meeting between the clubs, with Bayern having won five of the previous nine and Dortmund four.
Last 10 Meetings
The most recent competitive meetings are:
February 28, 2026 – Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich
October 18, 2025 – Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
April 12, 2025 – Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
November 30, 2024 – Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Bayern Munich
March 30, 2024 – Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 0-2 Borussia Dortmund
November 4, 2023 – Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund 0-4 Bayern Munich
April 1, 2023 – Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 4-2 Borussia Dortmund
October 8, 2022 – Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Bayern Munich
April 23, 2022 – Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 3-1 Borussia Dortmund
December 4, 2021 – Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich
Goals have been common in this fixture. Seven of those 10 matches produced at least three goals, while Bayern scored three or more in five. Dortmund's recent home record against Bayern is a concern. Bayern are unbeaten in their last eight visits to Signal Iduna Park, with Dortmund's most recent home victory over them coming in the 2019 Supercup.
Borussia Dortmund Current Form
Because this is Dortmund's first competitive match of 2026/27, their final games of last season offer a more reliable competitive reference than preseason results.
Their final five Bundesliga matches produced three wins and two defeats:
Werder Bremen 0-2 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-0 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Freiburg
Hoffenheim 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund scored 10 goals and conceded five during that run.
More importantly, Niko Kovač's side finished the Bundesliga season in second place with 73 points, while their 34 goals conceded represented the best defensive record in the division.
Preseason has been mixed but encouraging in its later stages. Dortmund beat Arsenal 3-2 and drew 2-2 with Roma after earlier defeats against Fortuna Düsseldorf and Cerezo Osaka.
Those friendly results should not be overstated, but Dortmund's attacking improvement as preseason progressed is a positive sign before facing Bayern.
Bayern Munich Current Form
Bayern finished last season considerably stronger.
Their final five competitive matches produced four wins and one draw, including the DFB-Pokal final:
Bayern Munich 3-0 VfB Stuttgart
Bayern Munich 5-1 Cologne
Wolfsburg 0-1 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich 3-3 Heidenheim
Mainz 3-4 Bayern Munich
The 3-0 cup-final victory over Stuttgart completed the domestic double, with Harry Kane scoring all three goals. Vincent Kompany's team finished the Bundesliga season with 89 points from 34 matches, losing only once.
They scored a remarkable 122 league goals, comfortably the strongest attacking record in Germany. Bayern have also built momentum during preseason. After an early defeat to Wehen Wiesbaden with a young team, they won their next five friendlies, including victories over Aston Villa, RB Leipzig and Heidenheim.
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Borussia Dortmund Team News and Injuries
Dortmund will be without two important defenders. Emre Can remains unavailable with a cruciate ligament injury, while Nico Schlotterbeck is out with an ankle problem. Schlotterbeck's absence is particularly significant given his importance to the defensive unit that conceded fewer Bundesliga goals than any other team last season. There is better news elsewhere.
Maximilian Beier has returned after taking a knock to his knee, while Waldemar Anton has resumed full team training and is available. Carney Chukwuemeka also returned to team training before the match, although Kovač indicated that his involvement remained a possibility rather than a certainty. Dortmund therefore have attacking options, but their defensive structure will operate without two experienced leaders.
Bayern Munich Team News and Injuries
Jamal Musiala will not be part of Bayern's squad for the Supercup, removing one of their most creative attacking players. Bayern have nevertheless received an important boost from their returning World Cup players. Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano all featured in the final preseason match against Heidenheim after joining preparations later than much of the squad.
Their match fitness may influence how Kompany manages their minutes, but all three have been able to return to action before the final. That still leaves Bayern with considerable attacking quality, particularly through Kane, Olise and Luis Díaz.
Tactical Match Analysis
One of Dortmund's biggest challenges will be coping with Bayern's attacking movement without Schlotterbeck and Can. Kovač has regularly used a three-man defensive structure, and Dortmund will need the players replacing their injured leaders to deal with Kane's movement between the penalty area and deeper spaces.
Midfield could be equally important. Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha have developed as a central partnership during preseason. They will need to resist Bayern's pressing while preventing Joshua Kimmich and his midfield partners from controlling the game close to Dortmund's penalty area.
Dortmund's main threat should come through Serhou Guirassy. Bayern are likely to push their defensive line forward when controlling possession, creating opportunities for Dortmund to attack quickly once they regain the ball.
For Bayern, the combination of Kane, Olise and Díaz gives Kompany several ways to attack. Kane can occupy central defenders or drop deeper, Olise can create from the right, and Díaz offers direct running from the opposite side. Dortmund cannot simply defend deep for 90 minutes. They will need periods of pressure of their own, particularly with the Signal Iduna Park crowd behind them.
Key Players to Watch
1. Serhou Guirassy
Guirassy is Dortmund's main central goal threat and will be essential if BVB spend long periods without possession. His ability to hold the ball, attack crosses, and finish limited opportunities could determine whether Dortmund can punish Bayern.
2. Jobe Bellingham
Bellingham's work in midfield will be important against Bayern's pressing and possession game. Dortmund need him to compete physically while helping move the ball forward quickly after turnovers.
3. Harry Kane
Kane finished last season by scoring a hat-trick in the DFB-Pokal final. His movement, finishing and ability to link midfield with attack make him Bayern's biggest threat around the penalty area.
4. Michael Olise
Olise gives Bayern creativity and one-on-one quality from wide areas. Dortmund's reshuffled defence will need to prevent him from repeatedly receiving the ball in dangerous positions.
What the Numbers Tell Us
Several statistics explain why Bayern enter with the stronger overall record. Bayern have won six of the last 10 meetings, compared with only one Dortmund victory, and have outscored BVB 24-15 across those matches.
They also won both Klassikers last season and finished 16 points above Dortmund in the Bundesliga table. Bayern's attacking strength was exceptional, with 122 league goals. Dortmund's counterargument is defensive: their 34 goals conceded were two fewer than Bayern's 36.
The Supercup record is much closer, with Bayern leading Dortmund only 5-4 in their nine previous meetings in the competition. That suggests Dortmund have historically been more competitive with Bayern in this particular one-off fixture than the recent overall H2H record indicates.
Who Has the Advantage?
Bayern Munich have the statistical advantage.
Their six wins from the last 10 meetings, victories in both Klassikers last season and a dominant 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign all point toward Kompany's side.
Dortmund's home venue and stronger defensive record last season keep the gap from being overwhelming. A draw after 90 minutes is also realistic in a one-match final, particularly if Dortmund can limit Bayern's early opportunities and keep the contest tight.
However, Dortmund's defensive absences are significant against an attack containing Kane, Olise and Díaz. On the overall evidence, Bayern enter as the stronger side, although the knockout format gives Dortmund a more realistic opportunity than a season-long comparison between the teams might suggest.
Conclusion
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich provides an immediate test for Germany's two strongest Bundesliga teams from last season. Bayern arrive as domestic double winners after scoring 122 league goals and losing only once in the Bundesliga. They also won both meetings with Dortmund during the 2025/26 campaign.
Dortmund can take confidence from finishing with Germany's best defensive record and from playing the Supercup at Signal Iduna Park, although the absences of Schlotterbeck and Can weaken that strength.
Bayern's recent H2H dominance and superior attacking numbers give them the clearer statistical edge. Dortmund, however, have enough quality and home support to keep the contest competitive, and if the match remains level after 90 minutes, the first German trophy of the season will be decided by penalties.