It's finally here: On Friday, August 23rd the 2024/25 Bundesliga season kicks off. But the opening day match will be quite special, as for the first time in well over a decade, Bayern Munich aren't the reigning champions and will not be playing on Friday.
Here's all you need to know, including where to watch the top games taking place over the course of matchday one.
How can I watch Bundesliga games live on TV in the United States?
Fans in the United States can watch Bundesliga games via ESPN and ESPN2, while Spanish speakers can check out ESPN Deportes.
How can I live stream Bundesliga games in the United States?
Bundesliga followers based in the United States can live stream games via ESPN+ and the ESPN App.
Both fuboTV and Sling TV also offer additional live streaming options in both English and Spanish.
Top Bundesliga games to watch on matchday one
Borussia M'gladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen: For the first time in over ten years, a team other than Bayern Munich will come into the new Bundesliga season as reigning champions. Thanks to their record breaking title run last season, Bayer Leverkusen now will be aiming to defend their crown. Xabi Alonso's men begin their quest to win back to back Bundesliga titles on Friday when they travel to face Borussia M'glabach. As for their upcoming hosts, current manager Gerardo Seoane will be aiming for a better season - and certainly will hope to try to pick up all three points against former club Leverkusen.
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RB Leipzig vs Bochum: Since bursting onto the top flight scene back in 2016, RB Leipzig have consistently managed to qualify for a European football berth. They've even won a couple of DFB-Pokals, but are once again hoping to majorly upset the apple cart and make a serious push for the Bundesliga title. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Bochum, who narrowly escaped the drop last season and will obviously be hoping to avoid having to fight tooth and nail for their top flight status. Unfortunately for Bochum, who will be the visiting side in this clash, they will truly be facing a tough opening match opponent this weekend.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt: It's been an interesting summer for Borussia Dortmund, to say the least. Die Schwarzgelben now have a new manager on the tactician's bench, with former player Nuri Sahin taking over from Edin Terzic. In addition, they splashed some serious cash to aquire two of Stuttgart's key players. Defender Waldemar Anton and striker Serhou Guirassy now have been added as Dortmund, who finished in fifth place last season, seek to really challenge for titles this season. Meanwhile, upcoming opponents Eintracht Frankfurt
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Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich: Both Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich had very disappointing campaigns last season. However, for Bayern, theirs certainly will be the more shocking especially given how die Roten have pretty much dominated the Bundesliga for well over a decade. Now under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, the Bavarian titans, who finished in third last season, will naturally be aiming to silence a growing chorus of critics and avoid another season sans silverware. First up for Bayern will be an away match against Wolfsburg, who finished in 12th place last season.
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Bundesliga: Full list of games from August 23 to August 25, 2024
