In order to reclaim the top spot in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich defeated promoted Holstein Kiel 6-1, with Harry Kane scoring his first hat-trick of the year. Even though substitute Armin Gigovic scored a late consolation goal, Kane's first-half double, Jamal Musiala's opener, and an own goal by Nicolai Remberg put Bayern up 4-0 at the half at the Holstein Stadion. Substitute Michael Olise's first goal for his new team and a late Kane penalty sealed the perfect start to the season.

Champions After losing their 35-game league winning streak against RB Leipzig the last time out, Bayer Leverkusen bounced back with a decisive 4-1 victory against Hoffenheim. Mergim Berisha responded, but Victor Boniface's double, Martin Terrier's goal and Florian Wirtz's penalty sealed the victory in the Rhein-Neckar Arena. Stuttgart defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 thanks to two goals from Ermedin Demirovic after Alassane Plea had canceled out Deniz Undav's opening goal for the visitors.