On Friday the German Football League (DFL) announced the key dates for the 2019/20 season. Bundesliga Matchday 1 will take place from 16 to 18 August 2019. The final matchday prior to the mid-season break takes place from 20 to 22 December, the action resuming on 17 January 2020. The 34th and last round of Bundesliga fixtures is on 16 May. Besides, the DFL Supercup final takes place on 3 or 4 August 2019. The DFB Cup campaign begins from 9 to 12 August 2019, with the final in Berlin to be staged on 23 May 2020.