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Bayern Munich will look to tighten their grip on the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday as they take on a Wolfsburg side with real aspirations of a top-four finish.
Bayern maintained their 4-point advantage over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen by thrashing Hoffenheim 5-0 on Wednesday, with Leroy Sané scoring a brace.
Wolfsburg, meanwhile, continued their quest for a UEFA Champions League qualification spot by beating Borussia Monchengladbach 5-1 on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich will host Wolfsburg on Saturday, January 18, at the Allianz Arena. Kickoff is set for 3:30 in the afternoon local time in Germany, making it a 9:30 am ET or 6:30 am PT start in the US, a 2:30 pm GMT start in the UK and a 1.30am AEDT kickoff in Australia in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Below, we discuss the best live TV streaming services be used to watch Bundesliga soccer live, wherever you are in the world.
Leroy Sané scored twice in Bayern Munich’s 5-0 win over Hoffenheim in midweek.
Live stream Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg in the US
ESPN once again holds the broadcast rights for Bundesliga matches in the US, with its streaming service ESPN Plus which shows every match of the 2024-25 season live.
ESPN’s standalone streaming service costs $11 a month or $110 for an annual subscription (which works out to just over $9 a month). The service will broadcast more than 300 Bundesliga fixtures live this season. Read our review of ESPN Plus.
How to watch the Bundesliga from anywhere with a VPN
If you find yourself unable to watch Bundesliga matches locally, you may need a different way of watching the games – that’s where using a VPN comes in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speed on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a good idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to one you Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you can change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You must be sure that your VPN is set up correctly to avoid leaks: Even if VPNs are legal, the streaming service can terminate the account of anyone deemed to be avoiding the proper use of the blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is our best VPN pick today for people who want a reliable and secure VPN, and it works on different devices. It’s normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
Remember that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Can I live stream Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg in the UK?
While the broadcast rights to show Bundesliga matches live in the UK are with Sky Sports, this match was not chosen to be shown live on the network.
That also means that if you’re in the UK traveling for fun or for work, you won’t be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geo-blocking.
There is an option to get around this, however. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the game is broadcast and go from there.
Live stream Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg in Canada
Canadian soccer fans looking to watch the German top flight this season can watch every game live via DAZN, including this one.
A DAZN subscription costs CA$30 per month or CA$200 per year. It also gives you access to Champions League, Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, plus Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there is a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Live stream the match between Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch Bundesliga fixtures live on BeIN Sports. The network will show all Bundesliga matches this term, including relegation play-offs, DFL Super Cup games and select Bundesliga 2 fixtures. This match will be broadcast on BeIN Sports Connect.
BeIN Sports is available in Australia for AU$15 a month or an annual commitment of $150.
Quick tips for streaming the Bundesliga with a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Bundesliga matches can vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and put it in the right viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. Otherwise, you will need to change the physical address of the file using your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you need to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you use (such as your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network can now see the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for easily installing a VPN on your router. In some cases of smart TV services, after you install the sports app on the cable network, you will be asked to verify a numeric code or click on a link sent to your email address in file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router helps too, as both devices appear to be in the right location.
- And remember, browsers can always provide a location even when using a VPN, so make sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We generally recommend Brave.
