CONFIRMED: New German football season to begin with the DFB-Pokal 1st round, 11-14 Sept.
Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga & 3. Liga to start the following week.
The calendar year ends with Pokal on 22/23 Dec. Much shorter winter break with leagues back 1st weekend in January.

— Derek Rae (@RaeComm) July 10, 2020