Borussia Dortmund will pay tribute to Mats Hummels during a vibrant season opener against Juventus Turin on August 10, 2025, marking a heartfelt farewell to a club legend.
Hummels, who amassed 509 appearances across two stints (2008–2016, 2019–2024) before joining AS Roma in 2024, will be honored at Westfalenstadion, where fans will celebrate his enduring legacy as a defensive cornerstone at BVB.
The day features a historic doubleheader: at 1:00 PM, BVB’s women’s team faces Juventus’ Serie A Femminile champions at Stadion Rote Erde, followed by the men’s team challenging Juventus’ Serie A side—fourth-placed last season—at 5:30 PM, evoking memories of Dortmund’s 1997 Champions League final victory.
A presentation of the 2025/26 squads between matches will spotlight new faces, including Jobe Bellingham, with the Englishman making his formal home debut.
Tickets, starting at €15 for the men’s match, go on sale for BVB members on July 7 at 10:00 AM, with public sales beginning July 9. Fans can purchase online, via phone, or at BVB’s FanWelt, though high demand is expected for this landmark event.
The clash with Juventus, a European heavyweight, elevates the occasion, blending nostalgia with anticipation for the season ahead.
With Lars Ricken and Sebastian Kehl confident in finalizing astute transfer moves by August, Dortmund is poised to showcase a formidable squad against Juventus.
The Juventus fixture offers a stage to honor Hummels’ monumental contributions while unveiling Niko Kovač’s vision for a theoretically rejuvenated BVB, setting the tone for a competitive Bundesliga campaign after a grueling calendar year of fixtures.