BVB's First Test Match: Borussia Dortmund takes on Regionalliga side Rot-Weiß Oberhausen at the Stadion Niederrhein on Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM CEST in the first of five away pre-season friendlies.
Livestream Available: The match is being streamed live on YouTube, presented by Vodafone, with commentary by Stephan Gabele and Christoph Bökamp.
RWO's New Kits: Rot-Weiß Oberhausen unveiled their 2026/27 home (red/white), away (black camo), and third (blue with city crest details) kits at the Oberhausen city hall.
Karl's Erlebnisdorf Partnership: Just before the match, RWO announced Karl's Erlebnisdorf as their new Niederrhein-Partner, with the new leisure park opening July 22 at Westfield Centro Oberhausen.
Upcoming Season Opener: BVB's big season-opening event will be on August 15 at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK against AS Roma (5:30 PM CEST).
Why this matters: Pre-season friendlies offer the first look at squad developments, tactical approaches, and new signings. For RWO, the new sponsorship and kits signal growing commercial strength and community engagement ahead of the Regionalliga West campaign.
Borussia Dortmund's first team is following a structured pre-season plan. The match against RWO is the first of five away friendlies before the marquee home event on August 15. The highlight will be the season-opening test against AS Roma at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, with tickets available through the official online shop{target="_blank"}.
The U23 squad under head coach Daniel Rios has departed for their traditional pre-season training camp in Kirchberg, Austria (Kitzbühel Alps). A 23-man squad (20 outfield players, 3 goalkeepers) is undergoing intensive sessions focusing on pressing, defensive organization, and offensive build-up play. Five players — Arne Wessels, Michael Eberwein, Ayman Azhil, Takato Yamamoto, and Elias Benkara — are training with the first team.
Public training sessions are open to fans at the SV Brixen facility. The U23's Regionalliga West campaign kicks off on August 1 against VfL Bochum U23.
The women's Regionalliga team has also traveled to the Kitzbühel Alps (Westendorf) for a one-week training camp. Coach Markus Högner is focusing on integrating new players and implementing pressing principles from a new tactical playbook. A test match against Bundesliga side FSV Mainz 05 is scheduled for July 22, streamed live on Pluto TV.
BVB's handball women, who won the DHB-Pokal on March 15 against HSG Bensheim/Auerbach, were honored with an entry into the Golden Book of the City of Dortmund at the city hall. Mayor Alexander Kalouti praised the team's achievements. The team will compete for the Supercup on August 22 against German champions Blomberg-Lippe. A documentary, *"HERZSCHLAGFINALE – Die BVB-Handball-Doku"*, has been released on YouTube{target="_blank"}.
BVB will face Hamburg-Eimsbütteler-BC (HEBC) in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on September 1 at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. Member pre-sale started July 17, with general sale opening July 20 via the online ticket shop{target="_blank"}.
RWO is having a landmark day. Beyond hosting BVB, the club revealed three new kits for the 2026/27 season:
Home: Classic red and white
Away: Black camo pattern
Third: Blue with red-white shoulder stripes and elements from the Oberhausen city crest
Mayor Thorsten Berg attended the presentation. The kits are available from July 18 at the Kleeblattshop{target="_blank"}.
The partnership with Karl's Erlebnisdorf, a major leisure park operator, was also sealed. CEO Robert Dahl expressed enthusiasm: *"The club is simply iconic. The people live it with tremendous passion — that fits us perfectly."* The new park at Westfield Centro Oberhausen opens July 22.
When and where is the BVB vs RWO friendly match?
The match takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM CEST at the Stadion Niederrhein in Oberhausen.
Can I watch the BVB friendly match live?
Yes, the match is being streamed live on YouTube via BVB-TV, presented by Vodafone, with commentary by Stephan Gabele and Christoph Bökamp.
What are RWO's new kits for the 2026/27 season?
RWO unveiled three kits: a classic red home kit, a black camo away kit, and a blue third kit with red-white shoulder stripes featuring elements from the Oberhausen city coat of arms.
When does Borussia Dortmund's official season start?
The big season-opening event is on August 15 with a test match against AS Roma at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. The DFB-Pokal first round is on September 1 against HEBC in Hamburg.
What is the Karl's Erlebnisdorf partnership with RWO?
Karl's Erlebnisdorf has become the new Niederrhein-Partner of Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, involving joint fan events and family activations. The new Karl's Erlebnisdorf Oberhausen opens on July 22 at Westfield Centro Oberhausen.
For BVB Fans: Mark your calendars for the season opener against AS Roma on August 15. Secure your DFB-Pokal tickets for Hamburg now via the official shop.
For RWO Supporters: Visit the Kleeblattshop to grab the new 2026/27 kits and check out Karl's Erlebnisdorf when it opens July 22.
For Attendees: Public training sessions for BVB U23 in Kirchberg, Austria are open to fans through July 25 — a great chance to see rising talents up close.
For Handball Enthusiasts: Watch the full BVB handball documentary *"HERZSCHLAGFINALE"* on YouTube for behind-the-scenes access to the DHB-Pokal triumph.
Summer preparations are in full swing across all BVB departments — from the first team's friendly in Oberhausen to the youth and women's camps in the Alps. Which new kit from RWO is your favorite? Will BVB make a deep run in the DFB-Pokal this season?
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