Hertha Berlin starts new season with away game at Bochum Hertha Berlin will kick off the new 2. Bundesliga season with an away game at VfL Bochum on Friday evening (7 August, 8:30pm CEST). The Berliners aim to return to the Bundesliga immediately after relegation.

What's at stake? For Hertha Berlin, the goal is to bounce back to the Bundesliga after last season's relegation. VfL Bochum, on the other hand, wants to build on their survival last season and start the new campaign strongly.

Key fixtures of Matchday 1 Besides the Bochum vs. Hertha Berlin clash, other exciting matches are on the schedule. Wolfsburg hosts Kaiserslautern, while Hannover 96 visits Energie Cottbus.

When and where to watch the game The match between Bochum and Hertha Berlin kicks off on Friday at 8:30pm CEST. Fans can watch the game live on TV or via stream.