Germany vs. Switzerland: How to Watch Live on TV

March 27, 2026, 3:01 pm | Read time: 2 minutes

The German national team kicks off the 2026 international match year with a friendly against Switzerland, played in Basel. The match serves as important preparation for the upcoming World Cup in North America.

Germany-Switzerland Broadcast on TV and Stream

The friendly between Switzerland and Germany will be broadcast on free-to-air television. RTL will show the match live. Kickoff is on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 8:45 p.m. The venue is St. Jakob-Park in Basel.

In addition to the traditional TV broadcast, the channel can also be accessed through various streaming services. These include platforms such as Waipu.tv or Zattoo. Each requires a corresponding TV package that allows access to private channels.

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Preparation for the World Cup

For the DFB team, the game is part of a short preparation phase for the World Cup. A total of four friendlies are scheduled to solidify processes and test variations. Switzerland is considered a challenging opponent and a potential candidate for a strong tournament performance.

However, there are personnel changes in the squad. Midfielders Aleksandar Pavlović and Felix Nmecha are out due to injury. Angelo Stiller and Chris Führich have been called up as replacements. The coaching staff is using the situation to give other players playing time.

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Squad Development and Record Against Switzerland

Focus is also on players like Anton Stach, Josha Vagnoman, and debutant Lennart Karl. They are expected to find their role in the team and recommend themselves for further appearances. Pascal Groß and Kevin Schade also play a role in the plans, particularly regarding team development.

A look at the past record shows a clear trend in favor of Germany. In a total of 54 encounters, the German team won 36 matches. Nine games ended in a draw, and Switzerland won the same number. Most of the duels took place as friendlies.

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