April 28, 2026, 9:05 am | Read time: 3 minutes
The 2025/26 Champions League semifinals feature a clash between two top European clubs. FC Bayern Munich faces Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) away in the first leg. In Germany, broadcasting rights are clearly distributed, so the game is not available on free TV. However, there are various ways to watch the match live or on delay.
Broadcast and Kickoff of the Match
The first leg of the semifinal between PSG and FC Bayern kicks off on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 9 p.m. The venue is the Parc des Princes in Paris. There is no live broadcast on free TV in Germany. Instead, the match is exclusively available on the streaming service Amazon Prime Video.
The provider shows selected Champions League games, including all Tuesday matches. Access requires a paid subscription. Summaries are available on free TV on a delayed basis. Broadcasts include the “Sportstudio” on ZDF on Wednesday evening starting at 11:05 p.m., where the key scenes of the match are shown.
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Rights Distribution and Viewing Options
The broadcasting rights for the Champions League in Germany are distributed among several providers. Amazon Prime Video shows a total of 17 games, while DAZN broadcasts the majority of the matches. DAZN airs 186 games per season.
For viewers, this means two subscriptions are necessary for full access to all games. In addition to streaming via apps, DAZN also offers linear channels. These can be received through partners like Sky via cable or satellite.
The Champions League final is an exception. It will be held on May 30, 2026, in Budapest and will be broadcast on German free TV on ZDF.
Situation Before Bayern Munich vs. PSG
A free live broadcast is available via the Luxembourg channel RTL Zwee, which streams the game online for free. However, outside Luxembourg, a geographic block applies, which can only be bypassed with technical workarounds.
On the field, two teams in strong form face off. PSG confidently won its dress rehearsal 3-0 against Angers. Bayern triumphed in a high-scoring game 4-3 against Mainz but showed weaknesses in defense.
There is a notable absence on the Bayern bench: Coach Vincent Kompany is missing the first leg due to suspension. Otherwise, the team can largely play at full strength. Overall, there have been 16 encounters between the two clubs, with Bayern winning nine and PSG seven.