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🇩🇪 Germany

Watch World Cup 2026 in Germany

Here's exactly what you need — free channels, subscriptions, streaming — to watch the whole tournament. Updated for the Germany broadcast landscape.

Heads up

Some matches are free in Germany — the rest need a subscription.

Free-to-air: ARD + ZDF — 60 matches. For full coverage you'll need MagentaTV (all 104; 44 exclusive).

Language

German

Timezone

UTC+1

Primary broadcaster

ARD + ZDF — 60 matches

Coverage

Mix of free + paid

How to watch — every option

Free-to-air

ARD + ZDF — 60 matches (all Germany games)

Cable / satellite

MagentaTV (all 104; 44 exclusive)

Streaming

MagentaTV app

Important note

German law mandates free-to-air coverage of the national team.

When matches kick off in Germany

Late afternoon to late night CET — knockout evenings run past midnight.

🇩🇪 Germany's group-stage schedule

All three group matches on ARD + ZDF — 60 matches (all Germany games) or MagentaTV (all 104; 44 exclusive).

MD2Saturday, June 20 · 4:00 PM ET ET🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇨🇮 Ivory CoastToronto →
MD3Thursday, June 25 · 4:00 PM ET ET🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇪🇨 EcuadorNew York / New Jersey →
MD1Sunday, June 14 · 1:00 PM ET ET🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇨🇼 CuraçaoHouston →

Full 104-match schedule

Sorted by date — convert to your local time.

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Frequently asked

Is the World Cup free to watch in Germany?
Partially. ARD + ZDF — 60 matches (all Germany games) airs a portion of matches free. To catch the full tournament you'll need MagentaTV (all 104; 44 exclusive).
Where can I stream the World Cup 2026 in Germany?
Official streaming in Germany runs through MagentaTV app. Availability of free-to-air streams depends on the broadcaster's digital rights.
What time do World Cup matches kick off in Germany?
Late afternoon to late night CET — knockout evenings run past midnight. All times are based on UTC+1.
When does Germany play at World Cup 2026?
Germany is in Group E. All three group-stage matches are listed above with local kickoff times and venues. Knockout fixtures depend on the group-stage standings.
Do I need a VPN to watch World Cup 2026 in Germany?
You do not need a VPN if you're physically in Germany — the local rights holders stream within the country. VPNs are typically used by travelers abroad who want to access their home-country broadcaster.

Watching from somewhere else?

Broadcaster rights vary wildly by country. Pick yours:

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