League leaders Bayern Munich will be aiming to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga standings on Saturday as they host a St. Pauli side looking to claw themselves further away from the relegation zone.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they’re not available where you are.
With second placed Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-1 win over Bochum yesterday reducing Bayern’s lead at the top to just three points, a win here seems imperative for the hosts today in their quest for a 32nd Bundesliga title.
St. Pauli meanwhile remain in peril in 15th, despite their creditable 1-0 victory against Hoffenheim before the international break.
Bayern Munich take on St. Pauli on Saturday, March 29, at the Allianz Arena. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. CET local time in Germany, making it an 2:30 p.m. GMT start in the UK. It’s a 10:30 a.m. ET or 7:30 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 1:30 a.m. AEDT start in Australia in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany will be without first choice defenders Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano for this crucial fixture.
Livestream Bayern Munich vs. St. Pauli in the US
ESPN holds the broadcast rights for Bundesliga matches in the US, with its streaming service ESPN Plus showing 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 be broadcasting more than 300 Bundesliga fixtures live this season. Read our ESPN Plus review.
How to watch the Bundesliga from anywhere with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch live Bundesliga action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
A virtual private network secures your internet traffic by encrypting the data you send and receive, making it difficult for third parties, including your internet service provider, to monitor your online activity or intentionally slow down your connection. It is especially useful when using public Wi-Fi networks, as it adds an additional layer of security to protect sensitive information like passwords and personal data. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US, UK and Canada, and are commonly used for legitimate purposes such as enhancing privacy, securing communications, and accessing information safely.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you’ll get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Livestream Bayern Munich vs. St. Pauli in the UK
Broadcast rights to show Bundesliga games live in the UK are with Sky Sports, however this match has not been selected for broadcast.
That also means that if you’re in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you’re unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geoblocking.
There’s one option to get around this. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there.
Livestream Bayern Munich vs. St. Pauli 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 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.
Livestream the Bayern Munich vs. St. Pauli game in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch Bundesliga fixtures live on BeIN Sports. The network will be showing all Bundesliga matches this term, plus 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 a yearly commitment of $150.
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.
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