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International Friendlies 🇿🇦 South Africa · Bundesliga 2026
How to watch the Bundesliga in South Africa
TV channel, live stream and kickoff times in South Africa.
The Bundesliga is shown on Startimes World Football in South Africa. Next up: 1. FC Köln v Leverkusen on TBC, Sunday 8 November at 16:30 Johannesburg time.
Based on the confirmed listings for 28 fixtures this season. Coverage can be split between broadcasters, so each match below shows its own confirmed channel.
All times in UTC. Tap the ☆ next to a team to follow it.
Saturday 7 November
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Watching the Bundesliga from outside South Africa?
This match isn't sold the same way in every country. Here's the route that actually completes from outside its home market, including how to pay when your own card is refused.
- 1
Get a VPN, then connect it to
BrazilYou need a VPN subscription first - it gives you an address in Brazil, which is what the broadcaster checks.
- 2
Subscribe to OneFootball
Sign up directly. Accepts international cards - no workaround needed.
Go to OneFootball → - 3
Watch at your local kickoff time
Keep the VPN connected to Brazil for the whole match.
Compare every route that works
| Where | Service | How you pay | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrazilRecommended | OneFootball | Sign up directly | Easiest | Route → |
 Spain, Canada | DAZN | Pay with PayPal | Easy | Route → |
 Germany | WOW | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 United States | ESPN+ | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 Netherlands, Denmark | Viaplay | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 Argentina, Chile | Disney+ | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
 Estonia, Latvia | Go3 | Pay with a virtual card | Medium | Route → |
Routes are for watching your football while you're away from home. Payment rules are set by each broadcaster and change without notice, so treat these as what usually works, not a guarantee. Some links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Watching the Bundesliga from another country?
The channel, and your local kickoff time, in every market we cover.
Other football in South Africa
The channel and local kickoff times for every competition we cover in South Africa.
Watching the Bundesliga in South Africa
This page lists every Bundesliga fixture for 2026 with the channel in South Africa and the kickoff time in local time, so you never have to work out the difference from UK or European time yourself. The Bundesliga is shown live in the UK on Sky Sports; this guide lists the confirmed channel for each match as it's announced, alongside coverage in 30+ other countries.
Questions people ask
What channel is the Bundesliga on in South Africa?
The Bundesliga is shown on Startimes World Football in South Africa. The next match, 1. FC Köln v Leverkusen, is on TBC on Sunday 8 November.
What time does the Bundesliga kick off in South Africa?
1. FC Köln v Leverkusen kicks off at 16:30 Johannesburg time on Sunday 8 November. Every fixture above is converted to local time.
Can I live stream the Bundesliga in South Africa?
Startimes World Football carries the Bundesliga in South Africa on TV; check the provider for its app or online player.
How do I watch the Bundesliga if I'm outside South Africa?
A VPN puts you back in South Africa so you can use a subscription you already pay for while you're away. If you're subscribing fresh in another country, the service may refuse a foreign card - PayPal, a prepaid gift code or a virtual card gets you through.
