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ZDF and ARD stream Bundesliga highlights, DFB-Pokal, Champions League games with German teams, and major tournaments free in Germany.
Germany's public broadcasters ZDF and ARD hold a surprising amount of free sports rights. Champions League games featuring German teams (Bayern, Dortmund, Leipzig) are often free live. DFB-Pokal knockout rounds, the Confederations Cup, Olympics, World Cup and Euros are all free-to-air. For Bundesliga highlights, ZDF's "Sportschau" on Saturday evening is the Match of the Day equivalent. A VPN to Germany unlocks all of this.
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| Service | What's covered |
|---|---|
| ZDF | Champions League (German teams), DFB-Pokal, Bundesliga highlights, handball, F1 highlights |
| ARD / Das Erste | Champions League (alternating with ZDF), Bundesliga highlights, Olympics, Euros |
| DYN | Handball, basketball (BBL), volleyball — free trial |
Upcoming Events Free in Germany (60)
Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain — Champions League
Barcelona welcomes Paris Saint-Germain to the Camp Nou for a classic Champions League showdown. Both European heavyweights are desperate to secure three points in the group stage.
UEFA Champions League Play-Off — First Leg (Wednesday)
The Champions League play-off round continues with crucial first-leg fixtures. Teams look to secure a vital advantage ahead of the return legs next week.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Salzburg — Champions League
Dynamo Kyiv faces Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League playoff first leg. Both teams possess rich European history and are desperate to secure a first-leg advantage.
UCL Play-Off First Leg — Champions League
Midweek Champions League play-off action continues as teams fight for a lucrative spot in the group stage.
Bodø/Glimt vs Crvena zvezda — Champions League
Bodø/Glimt welcomes Crvena zvezda to Norway for a crucial Champions League playoff first leg. The hosts hope to leverage their artificial turf and home support to gain an advantage.
Germany vs Italy — FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Germany faces Italy in a high-stakes European qualifier. Both teams are desperate for points to secure their spots in the upcoming FIBA World Cup tournament.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart — Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen hosts Stuttgart in a highly anticipated Bundesliga clash. Both teams are looking to establish themselves as top-four contenders early in the season.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen — Bundesliga
The Bundesliga season kicks off with a thrilling Rhine derby as Mönchengladbach hosts reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen. Expect high-intensity football in this season opener.
Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen — Bundesliga
The 2026/27 Bundesliga season kicks off with a classic German rivalry as Bayern Munich hosts Werder Bremen at the Allianz Arena. Both teams aim to start their campaigns with a statement victory.
Bayern Munich vs Freiburg — Bundesliga
The Bundesliga season kicks off with a spectacular Friday night clash as Bayern Munich hosts Freiburg. The Bavarian giants aim to start their title charge with a statement win.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Mönchengladbach — Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen hosts Borussia Mönchengladbach at the BayArena. Leverkusen aims to continue their formidable domestic form against a tough Gladbach side.
Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt — Bundesliga
Bayern Munich host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena to kick off their Bundesliga campaign. This opening fixture is highly anticipated as Bayern seeks to assert dominance early in the season.
Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg — Bundesliga
Bayern Munich opens their Bundesliga campaign at the Allianz Arena against Wolfsburg. The Bavarian giants look to assert dominance early under their quest to reclaim the German crown.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Werder Bremen — Bundesliga
Eintracht Frankfurt hosts Werder Bremen at the Deutsche Bank Park. Both teams are looking to secure a vital win to build momentum early in the Bundesliga season.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Monchengladbach — Bundesliga
Frankfurt hosts Monchengladbach in what promises to be an open and attacking Bundesliga encounter at the Deutsche Bank Park.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich — Bundesliga
Borussia Monchengladbach hosts Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated Matchday 2 fixture. Gladbach has historically been a tough opponent for the Bavarian giants.
RB Leipzig vs Bochum — Bundesliga
RB Leipzig welcome Bochum to the Red Bull Arena as they look to secure three points on matchday one. Bochum faces a tough defensive test against Leipzig's dynamic attack.
Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich — Bundesliga
Stuttgart hosts Bayern Munich in a crucial southern clash. Stuttgart looks to challenge the Bavarian giants on home turf.
RB Leipzig vs Werder Bremen — Bundesliga
RB Leipzig starts their Bundesliga campaign at home against Werder Bremen, looking to secure an early three points.
Freiburg vs Stuttgart — Bundesliga
A highly anticipated Baden-Württemberg derby takes place as Freiburg hosts Stuttgart. Both sides are known for high-intensity football, promising an entertaining fixture.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bochum — Bundesliga
Monchengladbach welcomes Bochum to Borussia-Park as both sides look to start their season with a victory.
Mainz vs Union Berlin — Bundesliga
Mainz hosts Union Berlin in what is expected to be a tightly contested tactical battle. Both teams are eager to start their campaigns with a positive result.
Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen — Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen at the Signal Iduna Park in their first home game of the Bundesliga season. Expect a high-energy atmosphere in front of the Yellow Wall.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim — Bundesliga
Frankfurt host Hoffenheim at Deutsche Bank Park. Both teams are known for their high-scoring encounters, making this a must-watch Bundesliga fixture.
Hoffenheim vs Holstein Kiel — Bundesliga
Hoffenheim faces newly promoted Holstein Kiel. The visitors will look to adjust quickly to the top flight, while Hoffenheim aims to secure a comfortable home win.
Augsburg vs Werder Bremen — Bundesliga
Augsburg faces Werder Bremen at the WWK Arena. Both teams are looking to establish early mid-table security and avoid early-season relegation pressure.
RB Leipzig vs VfL Bochum — Bundesliga
RB Leipzig begins their Bundesliga campaign at home against Bochum, aiming for a dominant start to challenge at the top of the table.
Freiburg vs Bayern Munich — Bundesliga
Bayern Munich faces a challenging away trip to Freiburg. Freiburg is always tough to beat at home, making this a crucial early test for Bayern's title aspirations.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach — Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen welcomes Monchengladbach to the BayArena. Leverkusen looks to continue their formidable domestic form from recent seasons.
Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg — Bundesliga
Bayern Munich begins their home campaign at the Allianz Arena against Wolfsburg. The Bavarian giants aim to assert dominance early in the Bundesliga title race.
Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt — Bundesliga
Bayern Munich hosts Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena for their opening home fixture of the Bundesliga season. Expect high-intensity attacking football.
Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga
A blockbuster Bundesliga clash as Bayer Leverkusen hosts RB Leipzig at the BayArena in an early test of both teams' title credentials.
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen — Bundesliga
A blockbuster Bundesliga Matchday 2 clash sees Borussia Dortmund host reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Signal Iduna Park. Expect high-octane attacking football.
Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig — Bundesliga
A massive top-four clash early in the Bundesliga season as Borussia Dortmund face RB Leipzig at the Signal Iduna Park.
Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt — Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund hosts Eintracht Frankfurt at the Signal Iduna Park. Both teams aim to start their campaigns with a statement victory in front of the Yellow Wall.
UFC Fight Night — Main Card
An action-packed main card live from the UFC Apex, featuring high-stakes matchups across multiple divisions.
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Borralho — Main Card
Middleweight contender Jared Cannonier faces the rising Caio Borralho in a crucial main event clash at the UFC APEX.
UFC Fight Night — Main Card
The main card action live from the UFC Apex, featuring high-stakes matchups across multiple divisions.
UFC 318: Edwards vs. Rakhmonov — Main Card
A massive welterweight championship clash headlines UFC 318 as Leon Edwards defends his crown against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov.
UFC 315: Edwards vs. Rakhmonov — Main Card
The highly anticipated Welterweight Championship clash between Leon Edwards and Shavkat Rakhmonov headlines a stacked pay-per-view card.
VfL Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich — Bundesliga
Bayern Munich begins their quest to reclaim Bundesliga dominance with an away fixture at Wolfsburg. A crucial test for the Bavarian giants early in the season.
Bayern Munich vs Freiburg — Bundesliga
Bayern Munich plays their first home match of the season against Freiburg, looking to secure a dominant victory in front of the Allianz Arena crowd.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Monchengladbach — Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen hosts Borussia Monchengladbach in a classic Rhine derby. Leverkusen looks to continue their formidable home form.
St. Pauli vs Heidenheim — Bundesliga
Newly promoted St. Pauli hosts Heidenheim at the Millerntor-Stadion. The passionate home crowd will look to propel St. Pauli to their first top-flight points of the season.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen — Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen begins their campaign with a tough away fixture at Monchengladbach, testing their squad depth early on.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Freiburg — Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen host Freiburg at the BayArena. Leverkusen looks to build on their historic previous campaigns with a strong opening performance.
Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt — Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund face a tough test against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Signal Iduna Park. The Yellow Wall will be buzzing for this high-stakes Bundesliga encounter.
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen — Bundesliga
Two of Germany's most entertaining sides face off at Signal Iduna Park. Expect goals, tactical masterclasses, and a roaring Yellow Wall.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach — Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen takes on Borussia Monchengladbach at the BayArena. Leverkusen looks to continue their formidable domestic form against a dangerous Gladbach side.
Germany vs France — FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Two European basketball powerhouses clash in a crucial FIBA World Cup qualifying match. Expect high-intensity defense and elite tactical play from both squads.
Champions League Play-Off — Second Leg Decider
The ultimate battle for the group stage spots. Teams fight to protect first-leg advantages or stage dramatic comebacks in this high-stakes decider.
Red Bull Salzburg vs Dynamo Kyiv — Champions League
Red Bull Salzburg faces Dynamo Kyiv in the decisive second leg of the Champions League playoffs. Austrian fans will be tuning in to see if Salzburg can secure their spot.
UCL Play-Off Second Leg — Champions League
The decisive second-leg matches of the Champions League play-off round. Drama is guaranteed as teams fight for their European dreams.
Germany vs France — FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
European basketball powerhouses Germany and France face off in a highly anticipated FIBA World Cup qualifying match. Expect elite tactical play and NBA-level talent on display.
UEFA Super Cup — Champions League
The ultimate European club showdown as the winners of the UEFA Champions League face the winners of the UEFA Europa League.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen — Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen travel to face Borussia Monchengladbach in a highly anticipated Rhine derby. Leverkusen aims to continue their dominant domestic form against a tough Gladbach side.
Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart — Bundesliga
Defending champions Bayern Munich host VfB Stuttgart in the opening match of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. This high-profile clash at the Allianz Arena kicks off the German football calendar.
Union Berlin vs St. Pauli — Bundesliga
Union Berlin host newly promoted St. Pauli at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. A clash of two cult clubs with passionate fanbases promises an incredible atmosphere.
RB Leipzig vs Borussia Mönchengladbach — Bundesliga
RB Leipzig faces Borussia Mönchengladbach in an exciting Matchday 1 fixture. Leipzig aims to assert their top-four credentials immediately against a dangerous Gladbach side.
Werder Bremen vs Borussia Dortmund — Bundesliga
Werder Bremen host Borussia Dortmund at the Weserstadion. Dortmund faces a tricky away test against a Bremen side known for causing upsets at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Bundesliga free with a VPN to Germany?
Live Bundesliga is paywalled (Sky/DAZN). But Saturday evening highlights on ZDF Sportschau are free and thorough. Live Champions League games with Bayern, Dortmund, Leipzig or Stuttgart are often free on ZDF/ARD.
Which VPN works best for ZDF and ARD?
NordVPN and Surfshark both unblock ZDF and ARD reliably. Connect to Frankfurt or Berlin for best speeds.
Is the DFB-Pokal free?
Yes — every round is broadcast live on ZDF or ARD free in Germany.