The summer schedule at SV Werder Bremen

FIRST FRIENDLY MATCHES ALREADY CONFIRMED

22/05/26

Felix Agu striking a ball on a lush pitch, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

The SV Werder Bremen first team have now broken up for the summer break. Until the start of July, head coach Daniel Thioune and his team will have time to recover from the season just gone and recharge ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Things get back underway for the Green-Whites on Friday, 10th July 2026, and Saturday, 11th July 2026, with a series of performance diagnostics and medical tests. The first open training session will take place on Sunday, 12th July 2026, at the training pitches next to the Weserstadion.

The first friendly has also already been confirmed. Thanks to Werder’s main sponsor, Matthäi, it will follow tradition and take place in Verden, right in the heart of Werder country. On Saturday, 18th July 2026, the action will kick off at 15:00 CEST at the Stadion am Berliner Ring against hosts FC Verden 04. Ticketing information will follow in the coming weeks.

Two days later, Werder will head off to their training camp in Zillertal. From 20th to 26th July, the Green-Whites will stay at the DASPOSTHOTEL by ZillerSeasons in Zell am Ziller. It will be the club’s 15th visit to Tyrol.

Werder training on a sunny pitch; Romano Schmid is receiving a pass. Trees and buildings can be seen in the background. — Werder will be back out on the training pitches on 12th August (Photo: W.DE)

Another friendly awaits SVW in early August. On Saturday, 1st August 2026, the team will travel to newly promoted second-division side FC Energie Cottbus for a fixture hosted by main sponsor Matthäi. Kick-off at the LEAG Energie Stadion is at 15:00 CEST. Further ticket details will be announced in due course.

A few days later, SV Werder Bremen will head into a second training camp. From 10th to 14th August 2026, the Green-Whites will fine-tune their preparations in Harsewinkel. The camp will take place behind closed doors.

“We are aware that this period falls right in the holiday period, and that many fans would have liked to join us. However, the local conditions do not allow it, and the coaching staff will also be working in great tactical and technical detail, so the squad can focus in peace. We aim to offer more opportunities for fan interaction in Zillertal and at the Fan Day,” explained Clemens Fritz, managing director for sport.

The competitive season begins at the end of August this year. The first round of the DFB-Pokal takes place from 21st to 24th August 2026, followed by the start of the Bundesliga campaign from 28th to 30th August 2026.

Further dates for pre-season will be announced in the near future.

Overview of key dates:

10th/11th July 2026: Performance diagnostics and medical tests
12th July 2026: First open training session
18th July 2026, 15.00 CEST: Friendly at FC Verden 04
20th-26th July 2026: Training camp in Zillertal
1st August 2026, 15:00 CEST: Friendly at FC Energie Cottbus
10th-14th August 2026: Training camp in Harsewinkel
21st-24th August 2026: DFB-Pokal first round
28th-30th August 2026: Opening Bundesliga matchday of the 2026/27 season

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