Bundesliga 2026/27 Season Kicks Off with Expanded Free-TV Coverage and Multi-Platform Broadcasts

The 2026/27 Bundesliga season begins on August 28, 2026, with a much-anticipated opening match between reigning champions FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at 20:30 CEST at Munich's Allianz Arena. This opening fixture is notable, as it revisits last year’s cup final where Bayern triumphed 3-0.

Uniquely, this Bundesliga season features a record number of matches available on Free-TV, enhancing accessibility for fans across Germany. The opening match will be broadcast live on Sat.1, marking one of nine live Free-TV games this season, including key Friday and relegation matches. RTL will also expand its live coverage, starting with the RB Leipzig vs Borussia Mönchengladbach fixture. Additionally, highlights and summaries will be presented by ARD and ZDF in Free-TV.

For more comprehensive live coverage, fans will need subscriptions to Sky and DAZN. Sky remains the main broadcaster for Bundesliga live matches, with a monthly Bundesliga package priced at €29.99. DAZN will cover Sunday games with its Unlimited package costing €44.99 monthly.

Streaming options include Joyn and Sky Go, with the opening match available on Joyn’s streaming platform as well as on WOW TV. Bayern’s starting lineup features stars like Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, and Harry Kane, while Stuttgart fields players including Bredlow and Tiago Tomas.

Adding an international flair, former England forward Jamie Vardy will provide commentary on seven Friday matches via his YouTube channel “Jamie Vardy’s Having a Party,” expanding Bundesliga’s reach notably in the UK and Ireland.

This expanded Free-TV availability combined with diverse streaming platforms and high-profile player involvement signals an inclusive, engaging start to the Bundesliga’s 64th season, promising an exciting competition for viewers.