This archive report was first published on 6 May 2020.
On May 6, 2020, German Chancellor Angela Merkel provided the Bundesliga with the necessary clearance to resume its matches from mid-May, but with a crucial caveat: all games must be played behind closed doors to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The German Football League (DFL) will now determine a suitable date for the resumption of the league, with the weekends of May 16-17 or 24-23 being considered as potential options.
Germany's top-tier league is set to become the first of Europe's top five leagues to return to action, with the condition that strict hygiene measures are maintained to prevent the spread of the virus.
