How to watch Bundesliga 2025/26: live stream guide, TV channels and free streams

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Bayern Munich defend their Bundesliga crown in Germany's top tier

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich poses for a photo with the Meisterschale trophy and his medal after the teams 2-0 victory in the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Allianz Arena on May 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany.
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2025/26's Bundesliga live streams see Bayern Munich set out to defend their crown, as the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig try to stop them. Below we have all the information on how to watch Bundesliga 2025/26 season from anywhere in the world with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and live streams on TV screens, laptops, tablets and mobiles.

Having been dethroned in 2023/24, Bayern Munich regained the Bundesliga crown last time out. Vincent Kompany's side were the most consistent team in the league across 34 games, and they have since strengthened their squad with the signing of Luis Diaz. They remain the team to beat.

Bayer Leverkusen have lost manager Xabi Alonso as well as several key players, but they could still challenge Bayern. Borussia Dortmund ended last season strongly under Niko Kovac, while RB Leipzig are looking to bounce back from an underwhelming campaign.

Koln and Hamburg are the two promoted teams and neither side will want to be back in the second tier next year. Along with that duo, Heidenheim, St Pauli and Union Berlin are tipped to be involved in the relegation battle.

Here's where to watch Bundesliga 2025/26 live streams online from anywhere.

Can I watch Bundesliga 2025/26 for free?

The BBC and various channels on YouTube including Bundesliga's very own channel will be showing every Friday night game.

This will begin with the season opener between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig.

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How to watch Bundesliga 2025/26 live streams in the US

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Bundesliga 2025/26 live streams are on ESPN+ in the US.

Broadcast rights to Bundesliga 2025/26 belong to ESPN+, with all 306 games available to watch on the online streaming service.

ESPN+ will show every game in full – and you can bag yourself a subscription from just $9.99 per month if you take out an annual subscription. Alternatively, a pay-monthly deal is available for $11.99.

Outside the U.S. during the Bundesliga season? Use NordVPN to access your usual Bundesliga streams.

How to watch Bundesliga 2025/26 live streams in the UK

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Bundesliga live streams belong to Sky Sports in the UK for the 2025/26 season.

Sky Sports has shown Bundesliga matches in recent campaigns and they retain the rights for the Saturday evening match this term. Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV). Now sports passes start at £14.99.

As well as this the BBC will be showing Friday night games for free, and Prime Video will have two Sunday matches available on a PPV basis of £2.49 per game.

If you're travelling outside the U.K. during the season make sure you use NordVPN to tap into your home streams so you can watch the Bundesliga from anywhere.

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When does the Bundesliga 2025/26 season start?

The 2025/26 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday, August 22, with the final day of the season following nine months later on Sunday, May 16.

Can I watch Bundesliga 2025/26 on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, Sky Go in the UK.

You can also stay up-to-date with all key moments from the Bundesliga on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@Bundesliga_EN), Instagram (@Bundesliga), TikTok (@Bundesliga) and YouTube (@Bundesliga).

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Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance football journalist from London. He primarily covers the Premier League but also has experience covering other European competitions. He is the former editor of The Set Pieces and has had work published by the likes of the Guardian, FourFourTwo, Goal.com, ESPN and more. He became a Crystal Palace fan after watching a 1-0 loss to Port Vale in 1998, and once got on the scoresheet in a primary school game against Wilfried Zaha's Whitehorse Manor (an own goal in an 8-0 defeat).

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