THE Bundesliga is back TODAY!
Following coronavirus lockdown Germany’s top flight is returning, albeit behind closed doors. But how can you watch it? We’ve got you covered…
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When is the Bundesliga restart?
Germany’s top flight is back on TODAY, from Saturday May 16.
Chancellor Angela Merkel gave the green light for the Bundesliga – which last played on March 8 – to restart.
And it will be Dortmund and Schalke kicking things off in the Revierderby at 2.30pm.
Champions Bayern Munich, who lead the division by four points, will also be in action on the re-opening weekend as they travel to Union Berlin.
The DFL (German Football Association) has said that there will be strict protocols adhered to.
The clubs have been training since mid-April in groups.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin welcomed German football’s imminent return hailing it as a turning point.
Ceferin said: “It is great news that the German authorities have agreed that the Bundesliga can return.
“This is a huge and positive step to bringing optimism back to people’s lives.”
The Bundesliga 2 also returns from today.
What fixtures kick off the opening weekend?
Saturday, May 16 (14:30 unless stated)
- Dortmund 4-0 Schalke
- Leipzig 1-1 Freiburg
- Hoffenheim 0-3 Hertha (live on BT Sport 3)
- Fortuna 0-0 Paderborn (live on BT Sport Extra 2)
- Augsburg 1-2 Wolfsburg (live on BT Sport Extra 1)
- 17:00 Frankfurt vs Gladbach (live on BT Sport 1)
Sunday, May 17
- 14:30 Cologne vs Mainz (live on BT Sport 1)
- 17:00 Union vs Bayern (live on BT Sport 1)
Monday, May 18
- 19:30 Bremen vs Leverkusen (live on BT Sport 1)
How can I watch the Bundesliga?
- In the UK, BT Sport have the rights to the Bundesliga.
- The channel have confirmed that they will be broadcasting the restarted league.
- It will be available to subscribers on BT Sport’s channels, their website, and their app.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
