In addition to the domestic league, the club are also competing in the DFB-Pokal, the UEFA Champions League, and the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup for the first time.

On 13 June, Dortmund announced the departure of coach Edin Terzić after spending two seasons in his second spell with the club.

[1] On 22 January, Sebastian Kehl and CEO Lars Ricken announced Nuri Şahin would leave the club with immediate effect, after suffering 4 straight defeats in the first 4 games of 2025.

[2] 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.