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How to watch Bundesliga: Live streams, TV channels, start times and key fixtures for 2025/26 season

Himanshu Singh

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Germany’s most premier football competition, Bundesliga, will take center stage once again for its 63rd edition, bringing full-fledged drama, rivalries, and entertaining football for football fans. 

With the new season underway, the entertainment and drama are set to get heated this year with the return of two iconic teams—keeping fans on the edge of their seats with some bittersweet traditional rivalries. 

Bayern Munich asserted their dominance with some iconic performances last season, clinching their record 33rd Bundesliga title. 

Eighteen teams are confirmed to be the participants for this season of Bundesliga, also marking the addition of two fresh teams, FC Koln and Hamburger SV. While Hamburger will be returning to Germany's top-tier football after a seven-year absence, FC Koln will return after a one-year gap. They replaced Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum in the league.

Top clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund, and Stuttgart, have strengthened their squads and will be aiming to bring fresh tactical approaches to pose a threat to Bayern Munich’s crown this season. 

The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details and how to follow the matches.

Bundesliga live streams, TV channels in the Australia

Bundesliga matches for the 2025/26 season will largely be shown on beIN Sports.

Bundesliga is the most premier football competition in Germany. The 2025/26 season brings the most thrilling clashes between top German clubs for fans worldwide. Football fans in Australia can catch every game of Bundesliga on beIN Sports Connect, the official streaming app of beIn Sports.

beIN Sports is currently offering a seven-day FREE trial to new users. For seven days, you will have access to beIN Sports content without needing to pay. 

Key Bundesliga 2025/26 fixtures

Here is a selection of key dates to mark for your diary.

September 12-14

  • Bayern Munich vs. Hamburger SV (TBD)

September 19-21

  • Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Monchengladbach (TBD)

October 3-5

  • RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund (TBD)

November 7-9

  • Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Cologne (TBD)

November 28-30

  • Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen (TBD)

December 12-14

  • Bayer Leverkusen vs. Cologne (TBD)

January 16-18

  • Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig (TBD)

February 6-8

  • Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Monchengladbach (TBD)

March 20-22

  • Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Cologne (TBD)

April 10-12

  • Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen (TBD)

*Please note that the weekends have been selected for all the big-rivalry matches, but official match dates and times are yet to be confirmed.

Himanshu Singh

Himanshu Singh is a dedicated sports writer at The Sporting News, primarily covering cricket and football.

With an innate passion for the game and a knack for storytelling, he delivers in-depth analysis, tactical breakdowns, and engaging narratives for fans worldwide. 

Cricket has always been his first love, and he thrives on dissecting match strategies and game dynamics. With over a year of experience in sports journalism, he continues to bring fresh perspectives to the field. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, and exploring diverse cuisines.