The top-flight of German football is often praised for being one of the most tactical and precise leagues with clubs like Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig attracting global superstars to compete for the revered Meisterschale trophy.
Fortunately, you won’t have to miss a minute of the biggest games with the information provided in this where to watch Bundesliga in Australia guide.
How to watch Bundesliga games live in Australia
The regular season kicked off 23 August, 2024, and will conclude on the 17th of May, 2024, followed by the relegation playoffs. As there are 9 match-days for each team in every round, action from the Bundesliga is never far away.
Games are typically played at 11:30pm (Sydney time) on Saturday evenings, while there are also late-week games usually kicking off at 2:30 am here in Australia.
The Bundesliga is being televised live in Australia exclusively by beIN Sports. beIN Sports will broadcast every game in every round live. This includes the biggest matches, such as the Der Klassiker between title rivals Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the Bavarian derby, the Berlin derby and the Rhine derby. The coverage will also include highlights of every match for those that missed the live action.
| Provider | Live Bundesliga | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| beIN Sports |
Every match in every round shown LIVE |
Yes – 7 day Free trial |
| Foxtel/Kayo | Discontinued | N/A |
| Optus Sports | None | N/A |
In addition to live Bundesliga action, beIN Sports are the exclusive Australian providers of live Serie A, Ligue 1, the CONMEBOL Libertadores, EFL Cup, and EFL Championship matches.
In Australia, Bundesliga fans can watch beIN Sports and their programming by signing onto the beIN Sports website directly and paying a relatively small monthly fee, or via their current 7-day free trial offering for new customers
When is the next Bundesliga match live on TV in Australia?
If you love to watch football then these comprehensive live Bundesliga fixtures will certainly provide the information you’re looking for.
Check out the dates and kick-off times (AEST) for the next round, and use the “where to watch” button to see how to stream this Bundesliga action live.
If the live TV times shown above are not convenient, Bundesliga fans will be pleased to know that highlights of every fixture on beIN Sports in Australia will be made available to watch later on-demand.
Stream Bundesliga live and free with beIN Sports
beIN Sports is the online streaming service for the beIN Sports channels in Australia, and is the exclusive destination for watching every Bundesliga match in every round live. Additionally, every live match on beIN will also be available to watch later on-demand, which is handy for those late night contests.
The beIN Sports platform is easy to access, all you need is an internet connection, and their live content is available to stream with a variety of popular devices. Compatible devices include laptops, desktops, tablets and Smart TV’s, as well as Android, Apple and IOS mobile devices.
Best of all, if you’re a brand new customer to beIN Sports, you can take advantage of a 7-day free trial period. This should be time enough to allow you to watch the next available round of Bundesliga matches, as well as other live sport that’s available on the service.
In total, beIN Sports is home to over 2,500 live events each year, including a big selection of European Rugby and Football leagues and competitions.
beIN Sports also doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. If you want to continue watching after your trial is over, simply choose between the Connect Monthly or Connect Annual plans.
Bundesliga live streaming features on beIN Sports
beIN Sports takes the Bundesliga live viewing experience to a new level with enhanced features, including Multi-view, full HD viewing, Language Options, a Catch-UP replay option, and beIN XTRA LIVE. Check out the details below.
| Multi-view | Multi-view allows you to gain more control over your Bundesliga streaming experience. You can watch multiple games simultaneously without flicking between channels and eliminate the risk of missing key moments. As beIN Sports broadcasts games in high definition, you can stream every sport in their lineup in full HD. |
| Language Options | This feature enables access to alternative language commentary for specified leagues that air on channels 1, 2, and 3, such as Serie A, Ligue 1 or available CONMEBOL competitions. |
| beIN XTRA LIVE | beIN XTRA LIVE allows you to access and watch exclusive games via beIN Sports that are unavailable to view on their regular broadcast channels. |
| Catch-Up | beIN Sports provides a catch-up service for all of its subscribers so they can watch on-demand Bundesliga replays of a live event they’ve missed. |
Must See bundesliga TV: rivalries and derbies
There are several key rivalries and must-see matches during the duration of the Bundesliga season, here’s three of the biggest so you can circle the dates.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund (Der Klassiker)
The two best known German teams play twice a season in a game known as Der Klassiker (The Classic). It’s a David and Goliath game. Munich are the financial superpower from the Bavarian south, with money to throw at big names and a fanatical fan base. Dortmund are from the industrial north, and tend to develop their own player thanks to one of the best youth systems in world football, producing the likes of Christian Pulisic, Jordan Sancho and Mario Goetze.
Hertha Berlin vs Union Berlin (Berlin Derby)
Berlin might be better known for its arts and culture, but the city is also crazy about its football. These two clubs have only risen to the heights of the Bundesliga over the past few years, but in that short time have built an intense rivalry that lights up the German capital twice a season. Hertha is the more established of the two, but Union seems to have the edge recently, and this season’s encounters promise some fireworks.
Mönchengladbach v Koln (Rhein Derby)
The Rhein river may be one of Germany’s most essential transport canals, but it is also the backdrop to one of the most intense rivalries in the Bundesliga. When Borussia Mönchengladbach tale on Koln (aka Cologne) it is not for the faint-hearted. These two really don’t like each other, and match day throws up a cauldron-like atmosphere that often bursts over onto the pitch.
Other football to watch after Bundesliga
Looking for more football to watch? Here are a few other leagues that may be of interest until the next Bundesliga round comes along.
2024 Bundesliga ladder and Team Points
Stay up to date with this interactive Bundesliga Ladder, which includes information in each team page for where to watch every Bundesliga match live.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 99:32 | 82 |
| 2 |
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34 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 72:43 | 69 |
| 3 |
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34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 68:46 | 60 |
| 4 |
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34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 71:51 | 57 |
| 5 |
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34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 49:53 | 55 |
| 6 |
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34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 55:43 | 52 |
| 7 |
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34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 53:48 | 51 |
| 8 |
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34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 54:57 | 51 |
| 9 |
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34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 64:53 | 50 |
| 10 |
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34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 55:57 | 45 |
| 11 |
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34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 56:54 | 43 |
| 12 |
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34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 35:51 | 43 |
| 13 |
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34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 35:51 | 40 |
| 14 |
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34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 28:41 | 32 |
| 15 |
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34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 46:68 | 32 |
| 16 |
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34 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 37:64 | 29 |
| 17 |
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34 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 49:80 | 25 |
| 18 |
|
34 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 33:67 | 25 |
