Bundesliga Kickoff Times in United States
Bundesliga games are announced in CET (Central European Time). Here is everything United States fans need to know about watching Bundesliga.
The Bundesliga has quietly become a favourite of the discerning American football fan, prized for its thunderous atmospheres, attacking football and famously affordable terrace culture. ESPN+ is the exclusive US home of the German top flight, streaming every fixture and giving stateside viewers full access to a league long admired for its authenticity.
Crucially for early risers, German football starts earlier in the day than most of Europe. The iconic Saturday 15:30 CET mass kick-off lands at 09:30 ET / 06:30 PT, making it the perfect accompaniment to a Saturday-morning coffee, while the 18:30 CET evening game arrives at a comfortable 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT. Friday's 20:30 CET opener slots in at 14:30 ET on the East Coast.
That early-morning ET window has made the Bundesliga a natural first fixture of the American football Saturday, often watched before the Premier League's later kick-offs even begin. For West Coast fans the 06:30 PT start is one for the truly committed, but the league's energy and value have won it a loyal, growing US audience.
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Bundesliga kick-off times converted to ET (Eastern Time).
- 12:30 UK (Sat)07:30 ET / 04:30 PTMost popular PL slot for US fans
- 15:00 UK (Sat)10:00 ET / 07:00 PTGreat morning viewing — not shown live in UK
- 17:30 UK (Sat)12:30 ET / 09:30 PTLunchtime on the East Coast
- 14:00 UK (Sun)09:00 ET / 06:00 PTSunday morning
- 16:30 UK (Sun)11:30 ET / 08:30 PTLate morning / brunch time
- 20:00 UK (Mon)15:00 ET / 12:00 PTMonday afternoon
* Times shift by ±1 hour during DST transitions. Always verify the specific match date.
London
04:00 pm
New York
11:00 am
Los Angeles
08:00 am
Dubai
07:00 pm
Sydney
01:00 am
Mumbai
08:30 pm
Broadcast availability and subscription requirements vary. Check local listings for specific match coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time do Bundesliga games kick off in United States?
Bundesliga home games are announced in CET (Central European Time). In United States (ET (Eastern Time)), use the MatchMate converter to find the exact local time for any specific match.
Where can I watch Bundesliga in United States?
Bundesliga is available in United States on ESPN+.
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