Follow live coverage as Hoffenheim face Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.
At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1 – 3 BV Borussia 09 Dortmund
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:29
Match ends, TSG Hoffenheim 1, Borussia Dortmund 3.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:28
Second Half ends, TSG Hoffenheim 1, Borussia Dortmund 3.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:26
Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 1, Borussia Dortmund 3. Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:23
Foul by Kevin Vogt (TSG Hoffenheim).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:23
Offside, Borussia Dortmund. Marius Wolf tries a through ball, but Karim Adeyemi is caught offside.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:23
Salih Özcan (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:22
Foul by Mërgim Berisha (TSG Hoffenheim).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:21
Foul by Finn Becker (TSG Hoffenheim).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:19
Substitution, TSG Hoffenheim. Finn Becker replaces Andrej Kramaric.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:17
Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) is shown the yellow card.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:17
Ozan Kabak (TSG Hoffenheim) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:17
Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:16
Foul by Salih Özcan (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:16
Substitution, TSG Hoffenheim. Julian Justvan replaces Maximilian Beier.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:16
Offside, Borussia Dortmund. Marius Wolf tries a through ball, but Sébastien Haller is caught offside.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:13
Corner, Borussia Dortmund. Conceded by Oliver Baumann.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:13
Attempt saved. Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Julian Ryerson.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:12
Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Sébastien Haller replaces Niclas Füllkrug.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:12
Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Marius Wolf replaces Marco Reus.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:12
Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Niklas Süle replaces Donyell Malen.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:07
Attempt missed. Mërgim Berisha (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Marius Bülter with a cross.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:06
Attempt missed. Mërgim Berisha (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:07
Attempt missed. Florian Grillitsch (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from outside the box.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:02
Second yellow card to Ramy Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:00
Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Emre Can replaces Felix Nmecha.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:00
Substitution, TSG Hoffenheim. Marius Bülter replaces Robert Skov.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:00
Substitution, TSG Hoffenheim. Mërgim Berisha replaces Grischa Prömel.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
21:00
Ramy Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:58
Ramy Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:58
Foul by Ramy Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:57
Foul by Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:57
Salih Özcan (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:57
Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:57
Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Karim Adeyemi replaces Julian Brandt.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:55
Corner, TSG Hoffenheim. Conceded by Niclas Füllkrug.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:53
Corner, TSG Hoffenheim. Conceded by Felix Nmecha.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:53
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:53
Kevin Vogt (TSG Hoffenheim) is shown the yellow card.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:52
Delay in match because of an injury Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:52
Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:52
Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:52
Foul by Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:49
Ramy Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:48
Foul by Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:48
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:44
Delay in match because of an injury Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:44
Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:43
Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:43
Robert Skov (TSG Hoffenheim) hits the right post with a left footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:41
Foul by Salih Özcan (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:40
Attempt saved. Grischa Prömel (TSG Hoffenheim) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Andrej Kramaric.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:36
Second Half begins TSG Hoffenheim 1, Borussia Dortmund 2.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:20
First Half ends, TSG Hoffenheim 1, Borussia Dortmund 2.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:19
Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 1, Borussia Dortmund 2. Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:18
Corner, Borussia Dortmund. Conceded by Ozan Kabak.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:16
Florian Grillitsch (TSG Hoffenheim) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:16
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:16
John Anthony Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:16
Andrej Kramaric (TSG Hoffenheim) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:14
Foul by Salih Özcan (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:13
Salih Özcan (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:13
Attempt blocked. Ozan Kabak (TSG Hoffenheim) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrej Kramaric with a cross.
20:11
Maximilian Beier (TSG Hoffenheim) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:11
Foul by Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:08
Attempt missed. Andrej Kramaric (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:08
Foul by Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:08
Attempt blocked. Maximilian Beier (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:06
Corner, TSG Hoffenheim. Conceded by Julian Ryerson.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:08
Attempt blocked. Robert Skov (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:08
Attempt blocked. Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrej Kramaric.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:08
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:06
Delay in match (TSG Hoffenheim).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:08
Delay in match (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:02
Attempt missed. Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ramy Bensebaïni.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:00
Foul by Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:00
Attempt missed. John Anthony Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Andrej Kramaric with a cross following a corner.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
20:06
Attempt missed. Ozan Kabak (TSG Hoffenheim) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Andrej Kramaric with a cross following a corner.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:57
Corner, TSG Hoffenheim. Conceded by Gregor Kobel.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:58
Attempt missed. Florian Grillitsch (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Maximilian Beier.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:55
Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 1, Borussia Dortmund 1. Andrej Kramaric (TSG Hoffenheim) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:55
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:53
Foul by Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:53
Foul by Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:52
Corner, Borussia Dortmund. Conceded by Ozan Kabak.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:52
Foul by Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:48
Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 0, Borussia Dortmund 1. Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:46
Foul by Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:45
Attempt saved. Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:42
Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:42
Salih Özcan (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:42
Foul by Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund).
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:40
Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:38
Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:37
Attempt saved. Andrej Kramaric (TSG Hoffenheim) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ihlas Bebou.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:31
First Half begins.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
19:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund
18:30
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