SV Werder Bremen host TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Bundesliga Matchday 8. The match is scheduled for the Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany. For fans checking the fixture or planning to attend, the key detail is the kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00) in Bremen, equivalent to 14:30 UTC. This pregame guide brings together official match information, recent form and practical ways to follow the action. Details were checked October 28, 2026.
| Competition | 2026–27 Bundesliga, Matchday 8 |
|---|---|
| Match | SV Werder Bremen vs TSG Hoffenheim |
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Kickoff at the stadium | 3:30 p.m. in Bremen, CET (UTC+01:00) |
| UTC kickoff | 14:30 UTC, October 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Weserstadion, Bremen, Germany |
| Status | Scheduled; no result confirmed before kickoff |
The German Football Association (DFB) fixture list shows Werder as the home side and Hoffenheim as the visitors, with a 15:30 kickoff in Germany. The Bundesliga's official match center names the Weserstadion and provides sections for live reporting, lineups, match statistics and standings. Together, these sources are more reliable for match logistics than unsourced fixture summaries.
Some Bundesliga listings display this game at 14:30 without an immediately visible time-zone label. That should not be read as 2:30 p.m. at the stadium. The DFB lists 15:30 German time. Bremen has returned to standard time after the October 25 daylight saving time change, so on October 31 its local zone is CET, UTC+01:00. The correct conversion is therefore 15:30 CET = 14:30 UTC. Check your schedule's display settings if you see a different hour; do not copy an unlabeled kickoff time into your calendar.
For matchday updates, open the Bundesliga live tracker. It groups the live report, news, lineups, statistics and league position in one place. Its pregame lineup section explains that confirmed starters are normally published around 60 minutes before kickoff. A projected formation or predicted eleven is not the same as an officially announced lineup, and last-minute team changes remain possible.
The league's Matchday 8 schedule is useful if you simply want to see where the fixture sits within the weekend's Bundesliga program. The official Werder Bremen club page and official Hoffenheim club page list results and standings. Use the live tracker once the match begins rather than relying on a preview for goals, cards, substitutions, or the final score.
Bundesliga coverage varies between territories, and a broadcaster may not carry every match in the same way. Start with the Bundesliga's official broadcaster directory, select the country or region in which you plan to watch, and confirm the specific Werder–Hoffenheim listing with the rights holder. The league says active broadcaster information can appear on fixture pages close to kickoff. No single worldwide TV channel or streaming platform can responsibly be guaranteed here.
Werder Bremen enter this round sixth in the Bundesliga with 12 points from seven matches, a record of three wins, three draws and one defeat. Hoffenheim sit tenth on nine points after three wins and four losses. These positions come from the league's official club standings checked October 28; they describe the situation before Matchday 8, not the position either team will necessarily occupy afterward.
Werder won 3–2 away at Mainz on October 24 after consecutive 2–2 draws against Paderborn on October 17 and Borussia Dortmund on October 9. The sequence shows an ability to score and collect points in competitive matches, while highlighting how important defensive organization may be against an opponent arriving with attacking confidence. The home venue can help provide familiarity, but it does not decide the outcome.
Hoffenheim beat Bayer Leverkusen 3–0 on October 25, following a 2–1 away win over Borussia Mönchengladbach on October 18. That run gives the visitors positive momentum even though their seven-match league record has been mixed. One question for Saturday is whether they can carry their recent effectiveness into an away fixture where the rhythm, pressing and amount of possession may be different.
When these sides last met in the league, on May 9, 2026, Hoffenheim won 1–0. The official match center references that result. It is useful history but should not be presented as a prediction: squad selection and tactical decisions can change from one meeting to the next, and the score at the opening whistle is 0–0.
During the game, useful things to watch include how each team responds after losing possession, whether the midfield can protect the back line, and whether set-piece chances change the balance. Those are observations to make from the game itself, not claims that either side is certain to use a particular tactic. Starting elevens and any late availability information should inform the analysis once they are official.
The Weserstadion is Werder Bremen's home stadium. Werder's published ticket announcement for early 2026–27 home games included the Hoffenheim fixture, but that announcement describes an earlier ordering period rather than current seat availability. Check the club's official ticket route from the match center before purchasing and verify prices, access conditions and the validity of any offer.
The Bundesliga match-specific accessibility and arrival page provides the stadium address as Franz-Böhmert-Straße 1, 28205 Bremen, and covers public transportation, access routes and options for visitors with disabilities. Matchday traffic restrictions, transit services and entry arrangements can change. Spectators should review updated club instructions, travel in good time and allow room for ticket checks and queues.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Bremen, CET (UTC+01:00). The equivalent international reference time is 14:30 UTC.
At the Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany. Werder Bremen are the home team for this Bundesliga Matchday 8 fixture.
Not at the October 28 pregame check. Check the official league match center shortly before kickoff for confirmed team sheets and any updates.
Use the league's live tracker once the game has started. The completed score should come from match coverage, not an article written before the fixture.
Last verified October 28, 2026. Recheck official schedules and club notices close to matchday for any changes.
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