Information checked: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at 6:25 a.m. UTC (7:25 a.m. Central European Time, CET, UTC+01:00).
TSG Hoffenheim hosts FC Schalke 04 on Sunday, Nov. 8, in Bundesliga Matchday 9 at SNP Arena in Sinsheim, Germany. The German Football Association’s data center lists kickoff at 7:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00), which is 6:30 p.m. UTC. The fixture is still upcoming as of this check, so there is no Hoffenheim–Schalke result yet.
The teams enter from different recent schedules but similar league disappointments. Hoffenheim lost 2–0 at Werder Bremen in its last Bundesliga match and drew 1–1 at Crystal Palace in the Europa League on Thursday. Schalke’s latest league result was a 2–0 home loss to RB Leipzig. After eight league games, Hoffenheim is 12th on nine points, while Schalke is 17th on six. The standings and latest form make the fixture significant, but they do not settle what will happen on Sunday.
The match is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, at the SNP Arena in Sinsheim. The DFB fixture record gives the time as 19:30 with a UTC+01:00 offset. Germany will be on Central European Time (CET) that Sunday, so the local kickoff is 7:30 p.m. CET, or 6:30 p.m. UTC on the same date. The official Bundesliga match center and both clubs’ fixture listings also show the Matchday 9 pairing.
For viewers in Germany, the Bundesliga’s 2026/27 TV plan lists Sky Sport Bundesliga and WOW for this Sunday 7:30 p.m. CET game. Broadcast rights differ by territory; viewers elsewhere can select their location in the league’s official broadcaster directory. The reader market was not specified, so this guide does not assume a U.S. broadcast service.
The Bundesliga’s Matchday 9 probable-lineup preview lists six Hoffenheim players as out: De Cat (knee), Gendrey (broken leg), Hajdari (foot), Hranáč (knee), Moerstedt (head) and Wimmer (hamstring). It lists Conté (adductor), Coufal (thigh) and Hložek (calf) as doubtful. For Schalke, the same preview lists Bachmann (hip), Gantenbein (muscular), Højlund (Achilles), Schallenberg (leg) and Sylla (leg) as out, with no doubtful players listed.
These are the statuses in the league’s latest probable-team preview, not confirmed starting lineups. Fitness updates can change before kickoff. The Bundesliga match center says the official XIs are due around 60 minutes before the game, which is when supporters can confirm whether any doubtful players have returned and what shapes the coaches choose.
The league preview projects Hoffenheim in a 3-3-2-2 and Schalke in a 4-2-3-1, but those are predictions. The same preview describes Hoffenheim as one of the league’s most active teams without the ball: only Bayern had covered more distance, and Hoffenheim averaged 13 seconds to recover possession. If that pressure carries into Sunday, it could force Schalke into hurried clearances and make second balls important. That is a tactical possibility, not a confirmed match plan.
| Team | Position | Points | Record | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSG Hoffenheim | 12th | 9 | 3 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses | 14 scored, 16 conceded |
| FC Schalke 04 | 17th | 6 | 1 win, 3 draws, 4 losses | 4 scored, 9 conceded |
The figures are the Bundesliga table before the ninth round is complete. Schalke has scored the fewest goals of any side in the division so far, and the league’s match center notes that all four have come away from home. That pattern is a small positive for an away trip, but the low total also highlights the scoring challenge Schalke must address. Hoffenheim has scored more often, yet its 16 goals conceded and five league defeats show why a strong attack alone has not produced a higher position.
Hoffenheim’s latest league game ended in a 2–0 defeat at Werder Bremen on Oct. 31, after a 3–0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen on Oct. 25. Schalke lost 2–0 to Leipzig on Oct. 31 and was beaten 2–0 by Dynamo Dresden in the DFB-Pokal on Oct. 28. The Bundesliga match preview says Schalke is winless in five league games and six across all competitions. The form data points to pressure on Schalke to halt its slide and on Hoffenheim to turn home advantage into points.
Hoffenheim’s pressing and recovery numbers suggest that it may try to win the ball back quickly and attack before Schalke resets. Schalke’s route may depend on getting through that first pressure, using the space behind the home side and producing more shots from its away attacks. These are reasonable matchups to watch from the reported form and statistics, not a prediction of the score.
Hoffenheim also played in London on Thursday, drawing 1–1 with Crystal Palace after taking an early lead. The short turnaround and travel back to Sinsheim could make rotation or energy management worth watching, but there is no verified evidence that fatigue will determine the match. Schalke had a full week without a midweek league game, although its recent cup and league defeats add pressure of their own.
No. At the time checked, the match remained scheduled for Nov. 8 and had not started, so a final score was not available. Hoffenheim’s most recent result was a 1–1 draw at Crystal Palace in the Europa League; its latest Bundesliga score was a 2–0 loss at Werder Bremen. Schalke’s latest league result was a 2–0 defeat to RB Leipzig. Check the Bundesliga match center after kickoff for live updates and the confirmed final result.
Kickoff is Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) in Sinsheim, or 6:30 p.m. UTC.
In Germany, the Bundesliga lists Sky Sport Bundesliga and WOW. Other viewers should check the official broadcaster directory for their territory.
The game had not been played at the time of this update, so no final score was available.
Houston and St. Louis meet at Shell Energy Stadium on Nov. 7. Check the Houston kickoff time, playoff-seeding scenarios, injury report and Apple TV coverage.
Orlando has clinched a playoff berth but can still change its seed. Check kickoff, Eastern Conference scenarios, team availability and how to watch New England on Decision Day.
Red Bull New York hosts Atlanta United on Nov. 7 at Sports Illustrated Stadium. See the 4 p.m. EST kickoff, playoff context, team news and broadcast options.
Inter Miami hosts Charlotte FC on Nov. 7 at Nu Stadium. Get the confirmed EST and UTC kickoff, playoff-seeding scenarios, team availability and U.S. broadcast options.
Nashville can set the MLS single-season points record with a draw at TQL Stadium, while Cincinnati fights for playoff seeding. Kickoff, stakes, team news and how to watch.
Atlético host Barcelona on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 9 p.m. in Madrid (CET, UTC+01:00). See the standings, confirmed team news and viewing details; no result is available yet.
SC Freiburg hosts Union Berlin on Nov. 8 at Europa-Park Stadion. Get the confirmed kickoff in CET and UTC, Germany broadcast information, latest team news, match preview and result status.
Sevilla hosts Alavés in LaLiga Matchday 12 on Nov. 6. Check the 9 p.m. CET kickoff, standings, confirmed team news, viewing options, and score status.
Hoffenheim hosts Schalke on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. CET (6:30 p.m. UTC). Check Bundesliga standings, team news, Germany broadcast details and score status.
Villarreal host Getafe on Nov. 8 at Estadio de la Cerámica. Check kickoff in CET and UTC, DAZN viewing details, team news, recent form and result status.
