HSV in the promotion struggle: Will the Bundesliga dream come true in 2025?

HSV in the promotion struggle: Will the Bundesliga dream come true in 2025?

The new season has started.

On August 2, 2024, the starting signal for the 2nd Bundesliga was given. The tension is tangible, especially for the Hamburger SV, who finally strives for promotion to the first Bundesliga in his seventh attempt. But not only that, but also the relegation battle is of great interest.

Current situation in the league

The latest table for the 2nd Bundesliga offers an overview of the performance of the teams. The third division champions SSV Ulm 1846, Prussia Münster and Jahn Regensburg are new in the league. You will have to assert yourself against strong competitors.

relegated team from the first Bundesliga are 1. FC Köln and Darmstadt 98, both of whom are fighting for their return. On the other hand, St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel, who have risen to the Bundesliga last season, have to leave the league. The teams woe Wiesbaden, Hansa Rostock and VfL Osnabrück are now playing in the 3. League.

games and highlights

Before the first international break, the Cologne team were able to defeat 3-1 in a gripping duel Schalke 04. Hertha BSC also caused a sensation by earning a spectacular 4: 3 in Kaiserslautern. Special games are already firmly planned. Cologne will meet Schalke again on the 21st matchday (7th to 9th of February 2025). The first duel between Hamburg and Schalke will take place on matchday 13 (22nd to 24th November 2024), completed by a second leg on the 30th matchday (April 18 to 20, 2025). Hertha against Cologne will be held on the 11th matchday (1st to 3rd November 2024), but the second leg in the 28th round (4th to April 6, 2025).

Important appointments in view

Some key dates are already on the radar for fans: the start of the season falls on August 2, 2024, while the winter break on December 23, 2024 begins. The second half of the season starts on January 17, 2025. The 34th matchday for May 18, 2025 is set. The relegation to the Bundesliga, the first leg of which is scheduled on May 22, 2025, is particularly exciting

broadcasts and reporting

The 2nd Bundesliga is broadcast extensively on TV as usual. Pay TV provider Sky and the WOW streaming service show all 306 games live. In addition, there is a strategic partnership between RTL and Sky, which will radiate three conferences on free TV this season. The top game on Saturday evening remains accessible to Sport1 for all football fans, which further strengthens the anticipation for exciting games.

With the start of this new season, interest in the games and the teams will continue to grow. In order to keep an eye on the latest developments and statistics, it is advisable to regularly consult the current table and to follow the course of the league. More information about the schedule and the events in the league can also be found on pages such as www.bild.de .