Guide to Live Soccer Broadcasts and Upcoming Matches in Germany

Soccer remains the most popular sport in Germany, with daily live matches broadcast across a wide array of television channels and digital platforms. Due to the complex distribution of television rights, finding specific fixtures can often present a challenge for supporters. Major competitions are spread across several free-to-air broadcasters, subscription services, and specialized streaming platforms.

The UEFA Women's Champions League features high-profile matchups, including FC Bayern Munich's away fixture against Paris Saint-Germain. This crucial encounter is broadcast live on Disney+ as well as through a complimentary livestream provided by ZDF. Additional matchups on the same evening feature Real Madrid hosting Paris FC, BK Häcken facing Chelsea, Inter Milan playing Manchester City, and AS Roma taking on Servette FC Chênois, all available through Disney+.

Free-to-air television in Germany offers selective coverage of key tournaments and national team fixtures. ARD and ZDF regularly broadcast selected DFB-Pokal matches alongside men's and women's national team games. During major international tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship, these public networks serve as the primary destination for supporters. Furthermore, ZDF previously aired the UEFA Champions League final on free television.

Commercial networks also hold significant broadcast rights. Sat.1 features three Bundesliga fixtures each season, comprising the opening match, the final game of the first half, and the opening fixture of the second half. RTL broadcasts one match per matchday from the UEFA Europa League or UEFA Conference League, alongside select national team fixtures and the top-tier match of the 2. Bundesliga. Meanwhile, regional third-tier public television channels frequently air live third-division league matches.

Subscription-based platforms manage a substantial portion of the regular season calendar. DAZN holds the rights to nearly all UEFA Champions League fixtures alongside comprehensive coverage of top European leagues such as the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1. Sky provides coverage of numerous Bundesliga matches, all DFB-Pokal games, and marquee Premier League fixtures. MagentaSport broadcasts all 380 matches of the 3. Liga alongside every fixture from the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga.

International fixtures for the men's national team continue to draw significant viewership. RTL is scheduled to broadcast the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixture between Serbia and Germany from Belgrade. The broadcast coverage features host Laura Wontorra alongside expert analyst Lothar Matthäus, with play-by-play commentary delivered by Wolff Fuss. While the match is subject to partial spectator restrictions imposed by UEFA, a limited audience including authorized school groups and selected supporters is expected in attendance.

Following the fixture in Belgrade, the German national team is scheduled to face the Netherlands in Berlin, with that match broadcast live on public television via ARD. Domestically, channels such as NITRO and platforms like RTL+ provide additional secondary coverage, highlight programs, and dedicated streaming options for supporters tracking the domestic leagues and European competitions throughout the season.