The 2022/23 Bundesliga season starts August 5 2022, with a match between Bayern vs. Eintracht Frankfurt. It will run until next Spring, culminating in an epic, nine-match finale on May 27, 2023. The majority of fixtures begin at 2:30 PM BST (6:30 AM PST / 9:30 AM EST), and it’s worth noting that sometimes games will begin simultaneously. As a result, you might want to plan your viewing around a particular team instead of trying to watch every single match live. Below, we’ll let you know how to watch Bundesliga live online, even when you’re traveling abroad.

This article will only explore official Bundesliga sources. Unlicensed streams are a sad inevitability for major sporting events, but you should know that they often provide a far inferior viewing experience. With low-resolution video, intermittent streams, and the possibility of a mid-match takedown, there’s no reason to even consider using an unofficial source.

As Bundesliga will only be shown on region-locked platforms, you will need a VPN to watch matches on your usual home services while traveling abroad.

How to watch Bundesliga live online with a VPN

Never streamed with a VPN before? It’s actually pretty straightforward, just follow the simple steps below.

Here’s how to watch Bundesliga live online from abroad:

  • First, sign up for a suitable VPN service. We recommend NordVPN but you might also want to consider Surfshark and ExpressVPN two excellent alternatives.
  • Download and install the VPN software, making sure to get the right version for your operating system.
  • Decide which of the sources below you’d like to use.
  • Connect to one of your VPN’s servers in the correct location. For instance, you’d use a US server for ESPN+ or a UK one for Sky Sport.
  • Try loading video from your chosen source. It should load almost immediately, without displaying any errors.

Where to watch Bundesliga soccer matches online

Some of the world’s best soccer teams play in the Bundesliga, so it’s no surprise that there’s a huge amount of international interest. Luckily, live matches will be broadcast in more than 70 different countries, meaning there’s a good chance you’ll be able to find a suitable local source. Take a look at the country-specific guides below to find out where you can follow all the action live.

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Germany

In Germany, Bundesliga broadcast rights are shared between Sky Deutschland and DAZN, with a handful of games available on Sat.1 and Sport1 (both free to watch). DAZN will show every Friday and Sunday match and costs €14.99 per month (although your first month is free). This service has notoriously strict geo-blocking, however, so most VPNs won’t be able to unblock it. 

Sky, on the other hand, will be showing every Saturday fixture live. Bundesliga matches will stream live on Sky Go, and on-demand highlights will be available for every past fixture. 

Both of the above sources will provide German commentary. They’re also only available in Germany, although you can access them abroad using a VPN. NordVPN comes with a 30-day risk-free money-back guarantee, allowing you to try it and claim a full refund if you’re unsatisfied.

UK

Sky Sports has exclusive Bundesliga broadcast rights in the UK. Subscribers can stream live and on-demand Bundesliga fixtures either via the Sky Go mobile app or the web player. Don’t have cable? No problem: you can also sign up and watch with a Now TV Sports Pass — these cost £33.99 per month or £9.99 per day.

USA

US viewers can choose to watch Bundesliga fixtures in either English or Spanish. However, while each language previously had its own broadcaster, from this year on, ESPN+ will be showing matches with coverage in both. Better still, its new ESPN+Mas section will even provide Spanish-language coverage of all 380 La Liga fixtures! A monthly subscription costs $6.99 USD with a slight discount available on annual plans.

See also: How to bypass ESPN blackouts 

France

beIN Sports is the only official Bundesliga broadcaster in France. It’s showing every match live, but will also offer on-demand replays in case you want to watch two games that start at the same time. You can sign up to beIN Sports for €14 a month, or €15 per month with no long-term commitment.

This service will show each Bundesliga fixture with French-language commentary.

Spain

Just like with the NFL, MoviStar+ has exclusive rights to show Bundesliga matches in Spain. Current MoviStar+ subscribers can stream every match live on MoviStar Deportes (which costs an extra €10 a month), but if you have broadband or TV with a different company, you’ll be unable to watch.

MoviStar+ has effectively made access to Bundesliga streams prohibitively expensive for non-subscribers. To even sign up for the required packages as a new customer, you’re expected to pay around €60  per month and even then, you’ll have to wait until the services are installed before you can stream anything.

Belgium

In Belgium, you can watch an average of five Bundesliga matches per week live on Eleven Sports. This service costs €14.99 per month, with an annual pass available at a slight discount (€149). 

Soccer fans can watch matches online, or on a mobile device using the Eleven Sports app for iOS and Android. Streams will be available in Dutch and French.

Other locations

The Bundesliga is being shown in far too many countries for us to cover them all individually. However, if your country wasn’t mentioned above, don’t panic! There’s still a very good chance you’ll be able to watch. Check out the list of official Bundesliga broadcasters to find a suitable source in your region.

Bundesliga 2022/23 schedule

With each team in the Bundesliga playing 34 games (one match at home and one away against each other competing squad), you can expect a packed schedule once the season starts. In the beginning, most matches take place on a Saturday, with a few other games spread throughout the rest of the week.

However, as the season progresses, mid-week matches become increasingly common, so be sure to check the official 2022/23 Bundesliga schedule ahead of time to ensure you don’t miss anything. You might want to consider using a source that offers on-demand replays of previous fixtures, just in case.

Which teams play in the Bundesliga?

Eighteen of Germany’s best soccer teams face off in the Bundesliga every year. Here’s a complete list of every competing team in the 2022/23 season:

  • FC Augsburg
  • Bayer Leverkusen
  • Bayern Munich
  • VfL Bochum
  • Werder Bremen
  • Borussia Dortmund
  • Eintracht Frankfurt
  • SC Freiburg
  • Hertha BSC
  • 1899 Hoffenheim
  • FC Köln
  • RB Leipzig
  • Bayer Leverkusen
  • Schalke 04
  • Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • Union Berlin
  • VfB Stuttgart
  • VfL Wolfsburg