Watching the Bavarian Giants: Your Guide to Catching Bayern Munich at the FIFA Club World Cup on TV
As one of Europe's most decorated clubs and a two-time winner of the FIFA Club World Cup, Bayern Munich's participation in the expanded 2025 tournament is a major draw for football fans globally. With their star-studded squad and relentless pursuit of silverware, Die Roten are always a team to watch.
Here's your comprehensive guide on where to tune in for all of Bayern Munich's matches at the FIFA Club World Cup on TV and via streaming platforms, along with a look at their formidable history in the competition.
Bayern Munich's FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Schedule
Bayern Munich finds itself in Group C of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, a challenging group that includes Auckland City (New Zealand), Boca Juniors (Argentina), and Benfica (Portugal). Their group stage fixtures are as follows (all times are in your local time, which is GMT+1):
- Sunday, June 15: Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City (TQL Stadium, Cincinnati - 6:00 PM GMT+1)
- Saturday, June 21: Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami - 3:00 AM GMT+1) - Note: This will be in the early hours of the morning in the UK/Europe.
- Tuesday, June 24: Benfica vs. Bayern Munich (Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte - 9:00 PM GMT+1)
Should Bayern Munich progress beyond the group stage, their journey would continue through the Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and potentially the Final, which is scheduled for Sunday, July 13.
Where to Watch Bayern Munich's Matches on TV and Streaming
The broadcasting landscape for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is largely anchored by DAZN globally, with strategic sub-licensing agreements in key regions to provide widespread access.
Global Coverage: DAZN (Free to View)
The most impactful news for Bayern fans around the world is that DAZN has secured the global broadcasting rights for the entire FIFA Club World Cup 2025. This means that in most territories where DAZN operates, you can watch all 63 matches, including every Bayern Munich game, live and free to view simply by registering for a free DAZN account with an email address.
DAZN's platform is widely accessible on a variety of devices, including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and web browsers, offering unparalleled flexibility to tune in from almost anywhere.
Watching in Germany:
For Bayern Munich supporters in their home country, there's excellent news for free-to-air coverage:
- Sat.1: In a significant sub-licensing agreement with DAZN, Sat.1 will broadcast all matches featuring German clubs, which includes both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. This means you can catch Bayern's group stage games and any potential knockout matches live and free-to-air on Sat.1's linear television channel. These matches will also be available for live streaming on the digital platform Joyn.
- DAZN: As the primary global rights holder, DAZN will stream all 63 matches live and free to view in Germany, including those also shown on Sat.1. You can access this by signing up for a free account.
This dual approach ensures that German viewers have multiple avenues to enjoy Bayern's campaign, from major free-to-air fixtures to every single game available through DAZN.
Watching in the United Kingdom (UK):
For Bayern fans in the UK, you have clear options:
- Channel 5: In a sub-licensing agreement with DAZN, Channel 5 will broadcast 23 matches live and free-to-air. It is highly likely that this will include key Bayern Munich fixtures. Check local listings for exact coverage details on Channel 5, 5USA, and 5ACTION, as well as the My5 streaming service.
- DAZN: All Bayern Munich matches, and indeed every game of the tournament, will be streamed live and free on DAZN in the UK. Just sign up for a free account.
Watching in the United States (USA):
Fans in the USA will have comprehensive coverage of Bayern Munich's matches:
- DAZN: All 63 matches, including every Bayern Munich fixture, will be available to stream live and free on DAZN by simply registering for a free account.
- TNT Sports (TNT, TBS, truTV): As part of a partnership with DAZN, TNT Sports networks will televise 24 matches in English. Many of Bayern Munich's high-profile games are expected to be among these. These channels are typically available through cable TV subscriptions and popular live TV streaming services such as Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and Max (which includes TNT and TBS content).
- TelevisaUnivision (Univision, UniMas, TUDN): For Spanish-language coverage, TelevisaUnivision will broadcast matches, accessible through various cable and streaming packages.
Bayern Munich's FIFA Club World Cup History
Bayern Munich boasts an impressive record in the FIFA Club World Cup, having lifted the trophy twice:
- 2013: They defeated Raja Casablanca (the local Moroccan champions) 2-0 in the final.
- 2020: In a unique tournament held in early 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bayern completed a historic "sextuple" by winning the Club World Cup, defeating Tigres UANL 1-0 in the final. This made them only the second club in history to win all six available trophies within a calendar year (or consecutive seasons for the Club World Cup).
Their pedigree and current squad make them strong contenders for the expanded 2025 edition. With the new format adding extra challenges and more elite competition, watching Bayern's journey promises to be a captivating experience. Be sure to mark your calendars and prepare to follow Die Roten as they aim for another global triumph!
