BUNDESLIGA · 2026/27
How to Watch Bundesliga in the UK: TV and Live Streaming 2026/27
The UK schedule is shared across several services. See which outlet covers Friday, Saturday and Sunday matches, which options are free, and where watch-alongs fit in.
Country-specific viewing guide · legal options · local kickoff times
QUICK ANSWER
Who shows the Bundesliga in the UK in 2026/27?
Sky Sports carries the leading Saturday evening match, Amazon Prime Video offers Sunday matches as individual purchases, and BBC platforms carry Friday-night coverage. Samsung TV Plus also provides a free Friday route. YouTube watch-alongs are companion coverage and should not be assumed to include a full live match feed.
TV & STREAMING OPTIONS
Who shows the Bundesliga in United Kingdom?
Use the coverage line to see whether a service carries the full league, selected matches or companion programming.
Sky Sports
- Coverage
- The leading Saturday match in the 17:30 GMT/BST window.
- Language
- English
Streaming access may also be available through Sky's current digital options.
Check Sky Sports ↗Amazon Prime Video
- Coverage
- Sunday Bundesliga matches are offered through transactional video on demand rather than assumed to be included with Prime membership.
- Language
- English
Open the match page to see the current purchase option before kickoff.
Check Amazon Prime Video ↗BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer
- Coverage
- Friday-night Bundesliga coverage on BBC digital platforms.
- Language
- English
Normal UK viewing requirements still apply; confirm the live programme listing.
Check BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer ↗Samsung TV Plus Bundesliga Channel
- Coverage
- A free Friday-night viewing route through the Bundesliga FAST channel.
- Language
- English
Device and channel availability can differ, so check Samsung TV Plus in the UK.
Check Samsung TV Plus Bundesliga Channel ↗YouTube watch-alongs
- Coverage
- Selected Friday fixtures receive live fan commentary and watch-along programming.
- Language
- English
A watch-along is not automatically a full live match stream.
Check YouTube watch-alongs ↗RIGHTS SPLIT
Friday, Saturday and Sunday use different UK routes
The UK package is organized around match windows: BBC and Samsung TV Plus provide Friday options, Sky Sports carries the leading Saturday evening fixture, and Prime Video sells Sunday matches individually. Always start with the day of the game before choosing a service.
PRIME VIDEO
Sunday matches are transactional purchases
A Sunday Bundesliga match on Prime Video is offered as transactional video on demand. Treat it as a separate match purchase rather than assuming it is included in a normal Prime membership, and check the displayed price and device support before buying.
FREE OPTIONS
Where to check for free Friday Bundesliga coverage
BBC Sport, BBC iPlayer and the Bundesliga FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus create free Friday routes on supported platforms. Availability and normal viewing requirements still apply, so open the current programme listing instead of relying on a season-long assumption.
WATCH-ALONGS
A YouTube watch-along is companion coverage
The official UK plan includes selected Friday YouTube watch-alongs. These are designed around live reactions and commentary; unless the listing explicitly says otherwise, do not mistake a watch-along for a licensed full-match video stream.
Three checks before the match
- Find the fixture.Open the service's current event schedule, not only its Bundesliga landing page.
- Confirm the feed.Check television, streaming and commentary language for that game.
- Check your kickoff.Use the local time below and set a calendar reminder if needed.
NEXT MATCHES
Upcoming Bundesliga fixtures in your local time
Confirmed kickoffs are converted to your local time.
QUICK ANSWERS
Watching the Bundesliga in United Kingdom: FAQ
What channel is the Bundesliga on in the UK?
The rights are split: Sky Sports carries the leading Saturday evening fixture, Prime Video sells Sunday matches individually, and BBC platforms and Samsung TV Plus provide Friday routes.
Are Bundesliga Sunday matches included with Amazon Prime?
The official arrangement describes Sunday matches as transactional video on demand. Treat each as a separate purchase unless the specific Prime Video listing states otherwise.
Can I watch Bundesliga matches free in the UK?
Selected Friday coverage is available through BBC digital platforms and Samsung TV Plus on supported devices. Check the programme listing and normal UK viewing requirements.
Does a Bundesliga YouTube watch-along show the full match?
Do not assume it does. A watch-along is companion reaction and commentary unless its official listing explicitly states that licensed live match pictures are included.
What time are Bundesliga matches in the UK?
The UK is usually one hour behind Germany. The cards here convert confirmed starts using GMT or BST automatically, including the weeks when daylight-saving changes differ.