Following the conclusion of the season, the relegation playoffs for the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga are set to commence. Here’s where you can catch these crucial matches on free TV and live stream.
VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn will compete for the final Bundesliga spot in the relegation playoffs, scheduled for May 21st and 25th. Meanwhile, the relegation battle for the 2. Bundesliga will see Rot-Weiss Essen face SpVgg Greuther Fürth on May 22nd and 26th.
Both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga relegation matches will be broadcast live on Sky. The pay-TV provider also offers these games via a paid live stream. The matches can be accessed through a SkyGo subscription or via WOW.
In addition, Sat.1 will broadcast all four matches on free-to-air television. Live streams will also be available through ran.de and Joyn.
Key Information for Relegation Matches:
- Fixture: VfL Wolfsburg vs. SC Paderborn
- Competition: Bundesliga Relegation
- Dates: May 21st and 25th, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM
- TV Broadcasters: Sky, Sat.1
- Live Stream: SkyGo, WOW, ran.de, Joyn
- Fixture: SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs. Rot-Weiss Essen
- Competition: 2. Bundesliga Relegation
- Dates: May 22nd and 26th, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM
- TV Broadcasters: Sky, Sat.1
- Live Stream: SkyGo, WOW, ran.de, Joyn
Relegation Matches at a Glance:
| Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21st | 8:30 PM | VfL Wolfsburg | SC Paderborn | Bundesliga Relegation |
| May 22nd | 8:30 PM | Rot-Weiss Essen | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 2. Bundesliga Relegation |
| May 25th | 8:30 PM | SC Paderborn | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga Relegation |
| May 26th | 8:30 PM | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | Rot-Weiss Essen | 2. Bundesliga Relegation |