Dusseldorf will host Borussia Dortmund on July 25. The friendly match will take place just before Dortmund's trip to Japan.

What happens during the game?

Borussia Dortmund will play the game as part of their preparation for the new season. The first friendly match of the preparation will be played by the BVB on July 18 against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen.

Why is the game important for Dusseldorf?

The game against Borussia Dortmund is an important part of the preparation for Dusseldorf. The team from Düsseldorf will prepare for the challenge against the runner-up.

What comes next?

After the game against Düsseldorf, Borussia Dortmund will travel to Japan to play two more friendly matches against Cerezo Osaka and FC Tokyo. On August 9, Dortmund will then play another friendly match against English champion FC Arsenal.

What does the rest of the season look like?

For the official season opener on August 15, the BVB will host AS Roma, before the team plays against FC Bayern München in the Supercup a week later for the first title of the season.