The 2019-20 season of the Bundesliga is set to begin on Friday 15 May, following the acceptance of the medical protocol by the German Government.
Bundesliga will be the first of the five major European Leagues to get back on the pitch since the coronavirus pandemic shut down sport in mid-March.
The German Government has issued a simple medical policy today, ensuring that the season is ready to resume ‘from the second half of May.’ A definite date has now been set for the fixtures and is Friday 15 May, as reported by a variety of German sources, including Bild and Kicker.
Not only the first division but also the second division, will be able to get back on track from May 15.
Clubs have been informed of the date and may start training in preparation. Series A clubs plan to launch community training on May 18, but the medical procedure will not be addressed until tomorrow’s meeting.