Borussia Mönchengladbach's Bundesliga schedule for the 2026/27 season includes an away match at FC Schalke 04. The fixture is set for Saturday, 19 December 2026, as published in the programming by broadcaster beIN SPORTS.
Gladbach began the current campaign with a defeat and sit in 16th place after one match. With zero points, no wins, and three goals conceded without scoring any themselves, the task for the coming weeks is clear. The gap to leaders FC Bayern München is already three points.
When is the match against Schalke?
The Bundesliga match between Schalke 04 and Borussia Mönchengladbach is scheduled for 19 December 2026. The precise kick-off time is listed as 00:00. The exact venue, likely the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, was not explicitly stated in the programme announcement. For Borussia, it is a significant away fixture in the pre-Christmas period.
What is Gladbach's current situation?
The team managed by ... started the season with a loss and now needs to improve. Their record from one game: zero points, one loss, and a goal difference of -3. These figures are available on our stats page. The next opportunity to earn points comes on 5 September 2026 at home in Borussia-Park against newly-promoted SV Elversberg. Elversberg currently sits in a surprising seventh place.
What does the schedule mean for the coming weeks?
Before the clash in Gelsenkirchen, Gladbach has a series of other competitive matches to play. The exact sequence of all fixtures is documented on our fixtures page. The current league table, where Borussia occupies 16th position, can be tracked on the standings page. The team must stabilise its defence after conceding three goals in the opening match. Preparation for the Schalke game begins with immediate focus on the next match against Elversberg.
Planning for the away match at Schalke 04 in December runs parallel to managing the current season start. Borussia Mönchengladbach's next competitive match is the home game against SV Elversberg on 5 September 2026.
