Football is the most popular sport in Germany. Every day, countless channels and platforms broadcast football matches live on television and through streaming services. However, due to the complicated allocation of television rights, even seasoned football fans can lose track of the action. Here you will find all the information regarding football broadcasts on Sunday January 5, 2025.
Football matches for the current day can also be viewed on our “Football Broadcasts” theme page.
Here is an overview of the German channels that will broadcast football on January 5, 2025:
On German free TV channels there are several options for watching football live. ARD and ZDF occasionally broadcast selected matches from the DFB-Pokal as well as international matches featuring the German national teams, both men’s and women’s. During major tournaments such as the World Cup and European Championship, these channels are also popular destinations for fans wanting to watch all German national team matches for free. Additionally, the UEFA Champions League final was broadcast on free TV by ZDF. Sat.1 broadcasts three live Bundesliga matches per season, including the opening match, the last match of the first half of the season and the first match of the second half. On RTL, viewers can follow one match per match day of the Europa League or Conference League. Additionally, German national team matches are also included in RTL’s programming. ARD’s regional stations, such as WDR, BR and SWR, also regularly broadcast live football on free TV, especially from the 3rd division. You can find more details about MagentaSport’s offerings here.
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For football fans, DAZN offers a wide range of live streams, including almost every UEFA Champions League match since the 2021/22 season. To enjoy the full program without restrictions, a DAZN subscription is required. In addition to the UEFA Champions League, DAZN also provides comprehensive live coverage of other major European football leagues such as the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. But it is not everything, as DAZN’s offerings also encompass a variety of American sports like NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, NCAA, ice hockey, field hockey, rugby, boxing and other sports of combat, motorsport, comprehensive darts coverage, as well as Eurosport 1HD and Eurosport 2HD covering the Olympic Games, winter sports highlights such as the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, the Four Hills Tournament, and the Biathlon World Cup, tennis Grand Slams, cycling, and much more.
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DAZN is available in several countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Canada, United States, Spain, and Brazil. You can find a direct overview of the packages and offers here.
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If you want to enjoy the full spectrum of football, Sky is the right choice for you. The pay channel broadcasts many Bundesliga matches, all DFB-Pokal matches and all major English Premier League matches. To access Sky’s extended program, a paid subscription is required.
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No matter which option you choose, there is a way for every football fan to follow and cheer on their favorite team live! Please note that content availability and prices may change over time, so it is advisable to check the latest information directly with the respective providers.
