VfL Wolfsburg faces a key away match at FC St. Pauli on the fifth matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. The game in Hamburg on September 12, 2026, at 8:30 PM will be broadcast live on radio.

The Wolves enter the match sitting third in the table. They have collected seven points from two wins and one draw after three matchdays. Their current form of two wins and a draw (WWD) and a positive goal difference of 6:2 (+4) fuels hopes for another successful evening. However, Niko Kovač's side remains two points behind league leaders 1. FC Nürnberg. A victory in Hamburg would therefore be important for their title ambitions.

The live broadcast of FC St. Pauli vs VfL Wolfsburg starts at 8:15 PM on Sportschau 2. Bundesliga Live. The actual kick-off at the Millerntor Stadium is fifteen minutes later. For those wanting to tune in earlier, the ARD livestream begins as early as 6:15 PM. Fans thus have several options to follow the match audibly if they cannot be there in person. The exact broadcast frequencies and streaming options can be found on the website.

For VfL Wolfsburg, the trip to Hamburg is a real benchmark. St. Pauli is traditionally a tough opponent, especially at their Millerntor home. The Wolves' current league position shows that the team has found its footing early in the season. The six goals scored against only two conceded demonstrates an effective attack and a stable defense. A success against a direct competitor would send a strong signal to the league. The team can track their position throughout the season on our standings page.

Immediately after the demanding trip to northern Germany, the next fixture awaits VfL. As early as September 5, 2026, just one week later, Wolfsburg hosts twelfth-placed Energie Cottbus at the Volkswagen Arena. This quick succession of matches requires good rotation and deep squad quality. The full schedule can be viewed on our fixtures overview. Preparation for Cottbus therefore begins practically right after the final whistle in Hamburg. For coach Kovač, it will be key to manage his players' energy optimally.

VfL Wolfsburg's team faces Energie Cottbus at the Volkswagen Arena on September 5.