Bundesliga restart: How to watch in the UK – live stream and TV channel as fixtures announced
THE Bundesliga is back! Following coronavirus lockdown Germany’s top flight is returning, albeit behind closed doors. But how can you watch it? We’ve got you covered… ⚠️ Read our coronavirus in sport live blog for the latest news & updates When is the Bundesliga restart? Mark your calendars… The Germany’s Bundesliga is back on Saturday, […]
THE Bundesliga is back!
Following coronavirus lockdown Germany’s top flight is returning, albeit behind closed doors. But how can you watch it? We’ve got you covered…
Read our coronavirus in sport live blog for the latest news & updates
When is the Bundesliga restart?
Mark your calendars…
The Germany’s Bundesliga is back on Saturday, May 16.
Chancellor Angela Merkel has given the green light for the league – which last played on March 8 – to restart.
And it will be Dortmund and Schalke kicking things off in the Revierderby at 3.30pm.
Champions Bayern Munich, who lead the division by four points, will also be in action on the re-opening weekend as they travel to Union Berlin.
The DFL (German Football Association) has said that there will be strict protocols adhered to.
The clubs have been training since mid-April in groups.
Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin welcomed German football’s imminent return hailing it as a turning point.
Ceferin said: “It is great news that the German authorities have agreed that the Bundesliga can return.
“This is a huge and positive step to bringing optimism back to people’s lives.”
What fixtures kick off the opening weekend?
Borussia Dortmund – with Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho in their side – open up against Schalke in a mouth-watering clash.
- Saturday, May 16 (15:30)
- Dortmund vs Schalke
- Leipzig vs Freiburg
- Hoffenheim vs Hertha
- Fortuna vs Paderborn
- Augsburg vs Wolfsburg
- (18:30)
- Frankfurt vs Gladbach
- Sunday, May 17
- Cologne vs Mainz (15:30)
- Union vs Bayern (18:00)
- Monday, May 18
- Bremen vs Leverkusen (20:30)
How can I watch the Bundesliga?
- In the UK, BT Sport have the rights to the Bundesliga.
- The channel have confirmed that they will be broadcasting the restarted league.
- It will be available to subscribers on BT Sport’s channels, their website, and their app.
What is the Bundesliga table?
Champions Bayern Munich sit four points clear of Dortmund at the top.
While it’s a relegation battle for Werder Bremen and the race heats up for Champions League and Europa League places.
