How to Watch the Bundesliga in the USA: TV Channels, Times & Tips
The complete guide for American fans: which US channels show Bundesliga, what time games kick off in ET and PT, and how Der Klassiker fits your weekend.
Which channels show the Bundesliga in the US?
ESPN+ holds the US broadcast rights to the Bundesliga and streams every single match live. This makes it the most comprehensive German football streaming option available — no game is blacked out, no fixtures are exclusive to cable. Selected high-profile matches, including Der Klassiker (Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund), also air on ESPN and ABC. The ESPN+ subscription costs $10.99/month or is included in the Disney Bundle.
Bundesliga kick-off times for US fans
The Bundesliga's Saturday mass kick-off is one of its most distinctive features: nine games kick off simultaneously at 15:30 CET. For US fans, this translates to 09:30 ET / 06:30 PT on Saturday mornings — perfect for a continental-style football breakfast session. The Saturday prime-time game at 18:30 CET is 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT, while the Sunday feature at 17:30 CET is 11:30 ET / 08:30 PT. Midweek Champions League games at 21:00 CET are 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT.
Der Klassiker: the crown jewel of the US Bundesliga schedule
Der Klassiker — Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund — is Germany's equivalent of El Clásico and draws some of the largest US viewing figures of any non-English football match. A standard 15:30 CET Saturday Der Klassiker is 09:30 ET / 06:30 PT. The prestige evening slot at 18:30 CET is a civilised 12:30 ET — prime US afternoon football time. ESPN+ streams every Der Klassiker live with English commentary.
Why American fans love the Bundesliga
The Bundesliga offers the most affordable ticket prices and highest average attendances of any major European league — a reflection of its fan-ownership model (50+1 rule). For American fans watching from abroad, this translates to electric atmospheres in every broadcast. The Bundesliga also produces some of the world's most technically gifted players — Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Leroy Sané among them — giving it an increasingly global following beyond Germany.
Tips for following the Bundesliga from the US
Saturday mornings are the sweet spot: set your alarm for 09:30 ET and you can watch multiple Bundesliga games simultaneously via ESPN+ multi-view. The mass 15:30 CET kick-off means you often have six or seven live games running at the same time. Use the MatchMate Kickoff Converter to instantly check what time any specific Bundesliga game kicks off for your exact location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Bundesliga start in the US?
The main Saturday Bundesliga kick-off is 15:30 CET, which is 09:30 ET / 06:30 PT. The Saturday evening game at 18:30 CET is 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT.
Where can I watch the Bundesliga in the US?
ESPN+ streams every Bundesliga game live. Selected marquee matches including Der Klassiker also air on ESPN and ABC.
What time is Der Klassiker in the US?
A 15:30 CET Der Klassiker (Bayern vs Dortmund) is 09:30 ET / 06:30 PT. An 18:30 CET kick-off is 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT.
Is the Bundesliga free to watch in the US?
No, ESPN+ is required for most Bundesliga games. It costs $10.99/month or is included in the Disney Bundle. Some matches air on the free ESPN and ABC channels.
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