It was their 8th consecutive and 51st overall season in the top flight of German football, the Bundesliga, having been promoted from the 2.

The season originally covered a period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.

It was extended extraordinarily to 6 August 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.