The first leg of this critical Bundesliga relegation playoff will kick off at 8:00 PM CET on May 21, 2026, at the Volkswagen Arena. Wolfsburg and Paderborn have crossed paths five times since 2005, with the last encounter ending in a 4-2 victory for Wolfsburg in the 2019/20 Bundesliga season.

The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1, with Benjamin Brand officiating as head referee. Stay tuned for real-time updates, key moments, and expert analysis throughout the game.