February 17, 2026, 10:41 am | Read time: 2 minutes
On February 17, 2026, Borussia Dortmund will enter the Champions League playoffs. Their opponent in the first leg is Atalanta Bergamo. Many fans are wondering if the match will be broadcast live on TV or via stream and if a free transmission will be available.
Broadcast of Dortmund vs. Bergamo
The match between Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta Bergamo will not be shown on free TV in Germany. The live broadcast will be exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Kickoff is on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9 p.m. at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. A summary of the match will be shown on ZDF the same evening at 11 p.m. on “Sportstudio.”
Watch Dortmund vs. Bergamo Live
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Distribution of Champions League Rights in Germany
The broadcasting rights for the Champions League in Germany are shared among several providers. To watch all matches live, a paid subscription to both DAZN and Amazon Prime Video is required.
DAZN broadcasts a total of 186 matches of the current season. Amazon Prime Video airs a selected match live on Tuesdays and a total of 17 matches. The final on May 30, 2026, in Budapest will be broadcast on free TV on ZDF.
DAZN is not only available via app. Those who book the service through Sky can receive the linear channels DAZN 1 and DAZN 2 via cable or satellite. Selected Champions League matches are also broadcast there.
Sporting Situation Before Dortmund vs. Bergamo
A free live broadcast is available abroad. In Romania, Digi Sport 3 shows the match in a free livestream. Due to geoblocking, access outside the country is generally only possible with a VPN service. The commentary is not in German.
Sportingly, Borussia Dortmund must cope with several absences. Nico Schlotterbeck is out with a muscle injury, Niklas Süle due to thigh problems. Emre Can and Filippo Mané are also unavailable. Youngster Luca Reggiani is considered a possible alternative.
The second leg will take place on February 25, 2026, in Italy. In the Europa League, the two teams have met twice so far. Dortmund won one match, and one ended in a draw.