Summer 2018 is here! Die Roten Bullen are currently enjoying a well-earned break, but on the 5th July it's back to work to start preparations for the new season. Four friendlies have been scheduled, as well as a training camp in Seefeld (Austria) on the day after our first Europa League qualifier. The Bundesliga kicks off again on 24th August.
Summer schedule*:
19th June
Europa League qualification draw
05th-07th July:
Performance testing | Stamina diagnostics
Sport medicine checks
09th July:
Training opener
20th July:
1st Friendly
FC Grimma vs. RB Leipzig
18:30 CEST | Stadion der Freundschaft
24th July:
2nd Friendly
ZFC Meuselwitz - RB Leipzig
18:30 CEST | bluechip-Arena (Meuselwitz)
26th July:
UEFA Europa League Qualification | 2nd round | First leg
27th-05th August:
Seefeld training camp (Austria)
02nd August:
UEFA Europa League Qualification | 2nd round | Second leg
03rd August:
3rd friendly (in Austria)
RB Leipzig - Huddersfield Town (Schwaz, Austria - Time TBC)
10th August:
4th Friendly
Info to follow
17th-20th August:
DFB-Pokal 1st Round
24th-26th August
Bundesliga opener
Potential UEFA Europa League qualifying fixtures:
09th August:
UEFA Europa League Qualification | 3rd Round | First leg
16th August:
UEFA Europa League Qualification | 3rd Round | Second leg
23rd August:
UEFA Europa League Qualification | Playoff | First leg
30th August:
UEFA Europa League Qualification | Playoff | Second leg
*Note: Subject to change