2025 Ice Hockey World Championship: A Guide to Watching Germany's Games
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Welcome, hockey enthusiasts! The Ice Hockey World Championship of 2025 is just around the corner, and we've got the lowdown on where you can catch Germany's games. Happening in the cities of Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark, from May 9 to 25, this year's tournament promises exhilarating action. Alongside the two host countries and defending champion, Czech Republic, Germany is one of the 16 teams participating in this major event.
If you're a fan of the German national team, you've got plenty of options to catch all their games. ProSieben, streaming platform Joyn, and ran.de will all broadcast Germany's matches, as well as two quarter-finals, both semi-finals, and the final. Additionally, Joyn, ran.de, and ProSieben Maxx will feature additional selected matches throughout the tournament.
The excitement kicks off on May 10, with coach Harold Kreis' (66) team facing off against Hungary. You'll find live coverage starting at 3:45 PM, with puck drop at 4:20 PM. Germany has an impressive history against Hungary, having won all seven of their previous meetings.
However, if you want to catch the opening games on May 9, you'll need a paid streaming service, as the broadcasting rights belong to Sportdeutschland.TV.
Here's a sneak peek at the rest of Germany's schedule:
- May 11: Germany vs. Kazakhstan, 4:20 PM
- May 13: Germany vs. Norway, 4:20 PM
- May 15: Germany vs. Switzerland, 4:20 PM
- May 17: Germany vs. USA, 12:20 PM
- May 19: Germany vs. Czech Republic, 4:20 PM
- May 20: Germany vs. Denmark, 8:20 PM
The broadcast will be handled by a seasoned crew, including commentators Sebastian Schwele (49), former pro Rick Goldmann (49), studio host Matthias Killing (45), reporter Christoph "Icke" Dommisch (38), and expert Uwe Krupp (59), who is an ice hockey legend.
Opening game options
If you can't seem to catch the opening game against Hungary on the German broadcasters, consider using a VPN set to Germany, which might grant you access to Sportdeutschland.TV or Sport1's free streams. Keep an eye out for YouTube channels as they may offer highlights or replays but not official live streams.
Where to find free streams
In Germany, Sport1 and Sportdeutschland.TV often provide free streaming of various national and international sports events, and it's likely that free streams of Germany's games will be available on their websites and apps. Additionally, channels like ORF broadcast the championship free in Austria. While primarily Austrian coverage, using a VPN to fool the location may make ORF accessible to you.
For the best viewing experience of Germany's games, checking out Sport1 and Sportdeutschland.TV on the game day is recommended, as they provide the most accessible free options within Germany. So mark your calendars, grab your popcorn, and get ready to cheer on Germany in the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship!
- Fans of EC countries, including Germany, can catch their games during the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship on various broadcasting platforms such as ProSieben, Joyn, and ran.de, which will air all of Germany's matches, as well as some quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.
- If you're a sports enthusiast and a fan of hockey, you might also find free streams of the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship on channels like Sport1 and Sportdeutschland.TV within Germany, or by using a VPN to access Austrian coverage on ORF, which offers free broadcasts of the championship.
