Bundesliga 2024-25 – how to watch and stream fixtures in the UK

As a die-hard soccer fan with years of following Bundesliga, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming season! With the league kicking off on August 23, I’m eagerly looking forward to watching Borussia Mönchengladbach host reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen. The intensity and passion that German football brings is truly unparalleled.


In a few short weeks, the new German Bundesliga season will kick off. If you’re a fan of men’s football and follow the Premier League, you might recognize some well-known players on the pitch when you watch the top tier of football in Germany.

After Harry Kane’s notable transfer to Bayern Munich during the previous season, where he netted an impressive 36 goals, his ex-Tottenham Hotspur colleague, Eric Dier, has now officially signed with the team after spending part of this year on loan there.

Following the departure of Thomas Tuchel, it is now Vincent Kompany, a previous defender for Manchester City, who will steer Bayern Munich into their upcoming season. The team aims to regain the Bundesliga championship, as they ended last season in third place.

Current champions Bayer Leverkusen are led by none other than Xabi Alonso, a former Liverpool player from the mid-2000s. Under his guidance, they clinched their inaugural Bundesliga title last season with an impressive 17-point lead over VfB Stuttgart, their closest competitors.

In the meantime, FC St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel, newly promoted teams, are looking forward to achieving a good position in this season’s league rankings.

Here’s how you can watch and stream the Bundesliga live this season.

Bundesliga 2024-25 – how to watch and stream fixtures in the UK

In the UK and Ireland, Sky currently holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for the Bundesliga. Their contract with the league will expire at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season.

Three methods exist for utilizing Sky’s services; among them, the most straightforward is Sky Stream, a service we’ve recently analyzed. Essentially, it functions like a streaming platform since it relies on broadband instead of satellite to deliver content directly to your screen.

Bundesliga 2024-25 – how to watch and stream fixtures in the UK

At present, fresh Sky Stream customers have the opportunity to combine their streaming device with Sky Entertainment + Netflix Standard with Ads, Sky Sports, and the UHD & Dolby Atmos add-on, all for just £43 per month (which is usually £52 per month) over a 24-month contract period.

As someone who has been in the industry for quite some time now, I can tell you that waiving setup fees is not a common occurrence. But when it happens, it’s always a welcome gesture, especially for those of us who are just starting out or trying to save a few pennies here and there. So if you’ve been considering this service, I would strongly recommend taking advantage of the offer before it expires on Wednesday, August 21st. Time flies when you’re busy, so don’t let this opportunity slip away!

As a fellow gaming enthusiast, here’s my take on your request:

Shop Sky packages

Individuals who value more flexibility might find NOW appealing, as it offers a Sky Sports membership priced at just £14.99 per day. On the other hand, if you’re planning to commit for a longer period, you can opt for a 12-month access pass that costs an average of £26 per month (down from the usual £34.99 per month).

Sky offers an extensive selection of football broadcasts, featuring live games from the Men’s Premier League and Women’s Super League, as well as matches from the EFL Championship, League One, and League Two. Additionally, they cover the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Women’s Premier League, along with other various tournaments.

It also airs top-flight tennis including the upcoming US Open grand slam, with motorsport including live Formula 1 coverage and the IndyCar Series (including its showpiece Indianapolis 500 oval race on the late May bank holiday weekend).

As a devoted sports enthusiast with years of experience watching and following various sports events, I must say that Sky Sports has been an essential part of my life. Their coverage is unparalleled, especially when it comes to golf and cricket. From the men’s and women’s golfing majors to action from the major tours and the Ryder Cup, Sky provides a comprehensive view of the world of golf. Similarly, their cricket rights include England’s men’s and women’s international home tests, one-day internationals, T20 fixtures, The Hundred tournament, and both men’s and women’s World Cups at ODI and T20 level. I can’t imagine missing out on any of these events without Sky Sports! Their coverage is not only extensive but also high-quality, with expert analysis and commentary that enhances my viewing experience.

Alongside rugby (both union and league), boxing, darts, and the National Football League, Sky broadcasts these sports. Recently, it extended its sports content even more by introducing Sky Sports+ channel and additional pop-up live streams.

Bundesliga 2024-25 – how to watch and stream fixtures in the UK

Bundesliga – watch live in the US

Watch the Bundesliga with ESPN+ in the US

The Bundesliga website’s got a page that can help you with that.

It’s worth mentioning that certain nations divide television rights among multiple entities, similar to the Premier League in the UK where Sky Deutschland, DAZN, Sat.1, Sport.1, and WOW share these rights. Conversely, in Italy, for instance, only Sky holds the broadcast rights.

In the United States, ESPN+ maintains exclusive broadcasting rights for the Bundesliga, airing matches such as the DFL Supercup (Germany’s equivalent of the Community Shield) and select games from the 2. Bundesliga. The service costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 annually, not including pay-per-view events.

As a sports enthusiast who has been following football passionately for years, I can confidently say that I appreciate a platform that offers comprehensive coverage of my favorite sport. Having grown up watching matches in both English and Spanish, I am delighted to find a service that caters to fans like me. With over 300 live and on-demand replay matches per season, this platform provides an unparalleled experience for football lovers. Whether you prefer watching the action unfold in real-time or catching up on missed games at your convenience, this platform has got you covered!

Bundesliga 2024-25 – how to watch and stream fixtures in the UK

Bundesliga fixture schedule and games

The central hub for Bundesliga matches offers the latest details on schedules and outcomes, making it an ideal spot for keeping informed.

Action kicks off in the league on Friday, August 23rd. Borussia Mönchengladbach welcomes defending champs Bayer Leverkusen as the matchup. If you’re a Sky viewer, don’t miss it on Sky Sports Mix at 7:30 pm.

On the 17th of August, which is coming up, you’ll have an opportunity to catch the Bundesliga Supercup match between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart. The game starts at 7:30 PM, but it will be broadcasted on Sky Sports Football.

Further Bundesliga matches scheduled to air on Sky over the opening two weekends include:

Saturday, August 24, 5.30pm (Sky Sports Football): Borussia Dortmund v Eintracht Frankfurt

Sunday, August 25, 2.30pm (Sky Sports Mix): VfL Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich

Sunday, August 25, 4.30pm (Sky Sports Mix): FC St Pauli v 1. FC Heidenheim

Friday, August 30, 7.30pm (Sky Sports Mix): Union Berlin v FC St Pauli

Saturday, August 31, 5.30pm (Sky Sports Football): Bayer Leverkusen v RB Leipzig

Sunday, September 1, 2.30pm (Sky Sports+): 1. FC Heidenheim v FC Augsburg

Sunday, September 1, 4.30pm (Sky Sports+): Bayern Munich v SC Freiburg

The league is scheduled to end on Saturday, May 17, 2025 after 34 rounds of fixtures.

On May 22nd and 26th, a two-match series called a relegation play-off will take place between the team that ended up third in 2.Bundesliga and the team that finished 16th in the top tier of German football. The winner of this competition will earn a position in the Bundesliga for the upcoming season.

Furthermore, two teams move up from the lower league to the higher one, while another pair gets demoted annually, without playoffs or additional contests.

Bundesliga 2024-25 – how to watch and stream fixtures in the UK

Bundesliga top scorers

As a passionate football fan who has been following the Bundesliga since its inception, I am eagerly waiting for the new season to start so that I can keep track of the top scorers. In the meantime, I find it fascinating to delve into the archives and explore the stats from previous seasons, especially those dating back to 2019. It’s always interesting to see how players have evolved over time and compare their performances across different years.

In his debut season at Bayern Munich last year, Harry Kane clinched the number one position by netting 36 goals, earning him the prestigious European Golden Shoe award. This honor is bestowed upon the league’s leading goalscorer across Europe’s top-tier men’s football competitions.

In their former team, VfB Stuttgart, Serhou Guirassy finished as the runner-up scorer with 28 goals. Loïs Openda from RB Leipzig came in third with 26 goals.

Interested in talking about football? Visit our dedicated sub-forum

Read More

2024-08-13 17:49

Previous post Melissa Gorga, 45, poses in a swimsuit in Italy… after her nemesis sister-in-law Teresa Giudice, 52, did the same in Mykonos
Next post Taylor Swift waxwork unveiled at Hamburg’s Panoptikum museum – but do you think it looks like her?