Germany Bundesliga

The Bundesliga is the highest level of professional football in Germany. Since its formal inception in 1962, the German top flight has gone from strength to strength. The competition is often thought of favorably by fans around the world as a place for exciting, attacking football with outstanding stadiums, passionate fans, and incredible atmospheres.

The league’s dominant club, Bayern Munich, are accepted as one of the biggest sporting institutions on the planet, while clubs like Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, and others more than hold their own in European competition.

If you want to learn how to watch the Bundesliga in the UK, you have come to the right place. Our complete guide to live streams and TV coverage for the Bundesliga in 2026-27 has everything covered.
 

Which Channels Have Bundesliga TV Rights in the UK? 

Media rights to the German Bundesliga are shared across three broadcasters in the UK during the 2026-27 season.

The lion's share of available Bundesliga games will be aired on Sky Sports in the UK, with some others available on Amazon Prime Video PPV, and a select few shown on free-to-air TV on the BBC.
 

Best TV Packages to Watch the Bundesliga in the UK 

To watch the Bundesliga in the UK, fans must have access to several services, depending on how many games they want to watch.

The first port of call is Sky Sports, who will be showing the most games. Fans have two options to access Sky Sports. Existing Sky TV customers can add the Sports package and watch Bundesliga games for £35 a month on a 24-month contract. Those looking for something more flexible, or non-Sky customers, can access Sky Sports channels via NOW for £27.99 a month when committing to a six-month contract.
 

Best Deals, Free Trials, and Special Offers to Watch the Bundesliga in the UK

While Sky Sports holds the TV rights for Bundesliga football in the UK, fans can access a range of Sky Sports channels via special offers and trials, without getting a traditional Sky Sports subscription.

We have already highlighted the Sports Membership from NOW, but there are other options on offer. For example, Virgin Media has several packages that include Sky Sports channels.

Then there are the games on Amazon Prime Video PPV, which fans can stream for £2.49 per match, and the free games on the BBC.
 

Best Bundesliga Live Streaming Options in the UK 

In addition to watching Bundesliga matches on linear TV, fans in the UK can enjoy live German top-flight live streams on their favourite mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, in various ways.

Through Sky Stream or Sky Glass, customers can watch games on Sky Sports via live streaming. Meanwhile, they can stream games for £2.49 per match on Prime Video PPV, and even stream games live on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website completely free-of-charge.
 

Can You Watch the Bundesliga Using a VPN? 

If a Sky Sports subscription, Prime Video PPV or the BBC aren't your cup of tea, the great news is that you can use a VPN to live stream Bundesliga matches.

Numerous reliable VPN providers are available, such as NordVPN and ExpressVPN. Nonetheless, we advise conducting your own research before venturing into the realm of VPNs.

Once you have one, you can sign up for a package with an international broadcaster and sign in to follow their coverage via live streaming using your chosen VPN.
 

Best Platforms to Watch Bundesliga Highlights in the UK 

There are two reliable places to watch Bundesliga highlights in the UK.

Sky Sports produces Bundesliga highlights shows for its linear television customers. It also posts highlights on its website and app.

However, the better and easier option is to simply load up YouTube on your phone, tablet, laptop, smart TV, or other device, and visit the official Bundesliga YouTube channel, where British fans can see highlights of every Bundesliga game of the season. Sky Sports also put out Bundesliga highlights on their own YouTube channel. 

FAQ: How to watch the Bundesliga in the UK

Q. How can I watch the Bundesliga live? 
A. You can watch Bundesliga games live in the UK on Sky Sports, Prime Video PPV and the BBC, with the pay-TV giant, streaming service and free-to-air broadcaster all sharing the rights to this season's calendar of matches.

Q. Is Bundesliga on NOW TV? 
A. Fans can watch Bundesliga games on Sky Sports via a NOW subscription. The channels will still be Sky Sports channels, but they can be accessed via NOW, previously called NOW TV.

Q. How to watch the Bundesliga in the UK online? 
A. The Bundesliga is available in the UK online via Sky Sports on Sky Stream or Sky Glass, or the BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport Website, or Prime Video PPV, depending on the fixture in question.

Q. How to watch the Bundesliga in the UK on TV? 
A. German Bundesliga games are shown on live TV in the UK on Sky Sports and the BBC, with the former showing plenty more matches than the latter.

Q. How to watch the Bundesliga in the UK for free?
A. The only completely free access to Bundesliga matches in the UK in 2026-27 will be the fixtures shown on the BBC, of which there are plenty.