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Bayern Munich have the chance to extend their lead at the top of Germany’s Bundesliga to a massive 11 points on Friday, as they travel west to face seventh-placed Stuttgart.
Bayern come into this match off the back of a convincing 4-0 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena last Sunday.
Today’s game might not be quite as straightforward for Vincent Kompany’s men, however, with Stuttgart notoriously tough to beat at home and pushing hard for a European qualification spot.
Stuttgart take on Bayern Munich on Friday, Feb. 28, at the MHPArena. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CET local time, making it a 5:30 p.m. GMT kickoff in the UK, a 12:30 p.m. ET or 9:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 4:30 a.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia on Sunday morning.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch Bundesliga soccer live, wherever you are in the world.
How to watch the Bundesliga from anywhere with a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view Bundesliga matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really 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 should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
Livestream Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich in the UK
Broadcast rights to show Bundesliga games live in the UK are with Sky Sports, with this match set to be shown on its Sky Sports Mix channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the match.
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Livestream Stuttgart vs. Bayern Munich in Canada
Canadian soccer fans looking to watch the German top flight this season can watch every game live via DAZN, including this one.
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A DAZN subscription costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year. It’ll also give 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’s a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Quick tips for streaming the Bundesliga using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Bundesliga matches may 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 set it to the correct 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. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
