How to Watch the World Cup in Germany

Die Nationalmannschaft will attempt to win their fifth world title at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, with the first matches on Sunday, November 20. Qatar’s team will kick off the event with a match against Ecuador.

Germany has tough Group Stage opponents in Spain, Costa Rica, and Japan but hopes to advance to the Knockout Round. Nevertheless, football-mad German fans will remain glued to their televisions regardless of their team’s outcome.

TV Channels to Watch World Cup Qatar 2022 in Germany

World football fans within Germany can watch Qatar 2022 on free television as the country’s two public service networks, ARD and ZDF, will share access to 48 matches. ARD will broadcast 34 games, including Germany’s group matches against Costa Rica and Japan, as well as the final championship game.

The two networks will split duties for the Round of 16 and beyond. ARD’s coverage features game highlights, analysis, previews, and special reports. ZDF will show 26 games, including the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador and the German team’s Group Stage game against Spain.

Fans should note that these channels aren’t technically free as all households in Germany must pay the Rundfunkbeitrag, or broadcast contribution fee, that funds the two public service broadcasting channels.

Magenta TV, owned by Telekom Deutschland, has secured the German pay-TV rights to the Qatar tournament and will broadcast all 64 matches, including 16 exclusively. Sky Sports is also expected to air Qatar 2022 matches in Germany.

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How to Stream Qatar 2022 in Germany

Fans can follow the action on the ARD.de website or the ARD Mediathek app. ZDF will live stream all of its matches on the networks ZDF.de website and the ZDF Mediathek and live TV apps.

Magenta TV will broadcast up to 14 hours of Qatar football programming daily. Three channels will be available for WC content, Football TV 1-3. The first channel will have the matches in classic form with commentary. The second channel will offer a tactics feed for selected matches with unique commentary, along with a long-shot camera perspective. On the third channel, a linear broadcast and social media commentary will combine with presenters Pascal and Marcel Gurk welcoming special guests to the studio daily to follow the games and provide running commentary.

To stream Qatar 2022 in Germany, your best bet is Magenta TV. Subscription packages start at €10 per month. Some packages have Sky Sports, allowing you to stream the broadcasts in English.

What Devices Support World Cup Streaming in Germany?

Streaming has only recently taken hold in Germany. Roku entered the German market in 2021 and has several of its devices available. However, you’ll have to set up your VPN separately, as Roku doesn’t support VPN networks. Roku is also available in Germany. Chromecast and Apple TV are also available in Germany.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule

Qatar and Ecuador kick off the tournament on November 20th at 11:00 am (EST). All matches through December 2nd are listed in EST. To watch in Germany, add six hours.

The Round of 16 begins the day after the Group Stage ends.

What to Know Before You Go

Germany hopes to improve its showing from the 2018 tournament when the men’s national team was knocked out during the Group Stage, its worst performance in decades. Even though FIFA highly ranks the country, the Germans are not one of the countries favored to win, as several late-minute injuries will hamper their chances.

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