After Two Years Out of the Top Flight, Austria Lustenau Return As Freshly Crowned Second-division Champions

Sky’s Bundesliga opener: Lustenau return and Rapid–Altach top clash The ADMIRAL Bundesliga is back, and Sky Sport Austria is turning the 2026/27 curtain-raiser into a live-football event. After two years out of the top flight, Austria Lustenau return as freshly crowned second-division champions. Their meeting with fellow promoted side Ried will be shown live and exclusively on Sky Sport Austria 4 — a real treat for fans eager to see the Vorarlberg club’s comeback.

Wolfsberger AC host FK Austria Wien on Sky Sport Austria 3, with the Violets aiming to prove they are more than just also-rans. The opening weekend’s first marquee match sees SK Rapid face SCR Altach on Sky Sport Austria 2. A special highlight: Andreas Herzog makes his co-commentary debut alongside presenter Constanze Weiss, with Hans Krankl and Jan-Age Fjörtoft adding expert analysis and lively entertainment. Sky’s new rights agreement runs through 2030 and includes all Bundesliga matches, with around 19 hours of live stadium coverage every weekend — a clear commitment to Austrian football that fans and betting enthusiasts will equally appreciate.