1. FC Köln opened their Bundesliga 2025 home campaign with a commanding 4–1 victory over SC Freiburg on Sunday, 31 August 2025. Played on Matchday 2 of the regular season, the match kicked off at 17:30 UTC with Tobias Reichel of Germany officiating. The hosts led 1–0 at the break before adding three more goals in the second half to seal a comprehensive win in front of their home supporters.

The result handed Köln their first three points of the season after a challenging opening weekend, giving...