Germany’s top division will be the first of Europe’s ‘. Big Five’ leagues to resume after the federal government gave the go-ahead on Wednesday for live sport to start again this month.
Clubs in the top two tiers of German football have been back in training since last month, with coronavirus testing being carried out on players.
The derby clash between Schalke and Borussia Dortmund is one of the standout games for the first Saturday of action.
Bayern Munich, who are four points clear of Dortmund at the top of the table, travel to Union Berlin on Sunday, May 16.