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Stadium to Stream: A Guide to Bundesliga Streaming Subscriptions for the 2025/26 Season
Football fans are gearing up for the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, and so are the streaming services. The popular Saturday conference is moving from Sky to DAZN, marking a significant shift in German sports broadcasting. Here's a breakdown of the prices, platforms, and changes to expect for the upcoming season.
A new era for football viewing: After decades of hosting premier and Sky, the Bundesliga Saturday conference will air exclusively on DAZN starting from the 2025/26 season. For many fans, this change signifies a fresh, yet unknown passage, demanding a switch in providers.
In the future, DAZN will broadcast all Friday and Sunday games, in addition to the Saturday afternoon conference. They cover a total of 240 games each season, with 161 games via the conference. To access these games, fans will need the Unlimited subscription, priced at €34.99 a month on an annual plan. Flexible monthly billing costs €44.99 per month, or €420 to €540 per year.
The Bundesliga on Sky and WOW: What's covered and at what cost?
Even without a conference offer, Sky remains committed to the Bundesliga business. They retain the broadcasting rights for all Saturday 3:30 PM individual games, the Saturday evening top game, all Friday games, the Supercup, and relegation. The "Entertainment + Bundesliga" package costs €30 per month in the first year, with prices rising to €40 thereafter.
The "Sport" package, offering Champions League, tennis, and US sports, costs €35 in the first year and €50 thereafter. Annual costs for both packages range from €360 to €600.
An alternative to traditional Sky subscriptions is the streaming service WOW, offering the same sports content as Sky but through an app or browser. WOW broadcasts all games airing on Sky, including Saturday and Friday individual games and the Saturday evening top game. The "Live-Sport" package costs €30 per month on an annual plan, increasing to €45 per month starting in July 2025 for monthly-to-month billing.
For HD quality, Dolby 5.1, and simultaneous streaming on two devices, fans need the WOW Premium subscription, costing an additional €6 per month. Fans seeking a more budget-friendly solution for Bundesliga streaming can consider WOW, at least in the first year.
One-stop streaming vs. the stadium atmosphere – a costly choice
Fans wanting to watch everything from a single provider will have to pay a hefty sum. The combined DAZN, Sky Entertainment + Bundesliga, Sport, and DAZN Unlimited package costs €64.99 a month in the first year and €84.99 per month afterward, amounting to around €800 for new customers and €1,000 after the first year for the entire Bundesliga season.
The impending Bundesliga season puts fans in a tough spot: To enjoy all games live, they will have to shell out for subscriptions and a total cost of at least €900 for the entire season. The choice between provider, pricing, and flexibility varies, but options remain costly.
Fans eager to sing along to "♪ I'm gonna be a star ♪ ♪ I'm gonna be a star ♪" while watching their favorite football matches this 2025/26 season might find themselves considering both the stadium atmosphere and the diverse streaming options. With the Bundesliga Saturday conference moving to DAZN, fans can enjoy a total of 240 games each season, but the Unlimited subscription for this service will cost €34.99 a month on an annual plan, with flexible monthly billing costing more.
On the other hand, those who prefer to watch the Saturday 3:30 PM individual games, Saturday evening top game, and more on Sky, could opt for the "Entertainment + Bundesliga" package for €30 a month in the first year, increasing to €40 afterward. However, to access all games, including Friday games and the Supercup, fans would require the addition of Sky's "Sport" package, making the total cost reach €360 to €600 annually.
