Greuther Fürth and Rot-Weiss Essen are competing for the final spot in the Second Bundesliga for the upcoming season. You can find out where to watch the second leg of the relegation match live on free TV here.
Following Rot-Weiss Essen’s 1-0 victory in the first leg last Friday, the decisive return match in the promotion/relegation playoff for the 2. Bundesliga will take place this Tuesday, May 26th. Greuther Fürth will host Rot-Weiss Essen, with kick-off scheduled for 8:30 PM.
You can find out where to watch the relegation return leg between Fürth and Essen live and for free on free-to-air TV here on SPOX!
Free TV Broadcast: SAT.1 for Greuther Fürth vs. Rot-Weiss Essen Relegation Match
The free-to-air channel broadcasting the relegation return leg between Greuther Fürth and Rot-Weiss Essen is SAT.1. The private broadcaster is airing the entire relegation series (for both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga) live and free of charge on television. If you don’t want to miss the crucial match for the last remaining spot in the Second Bundesliga for the upcoming season, you should tune into SAT.1 this evening. Alternatively, you can also access the free live stream available on Joyn and ran.de.
SAT.1 will begin its live broadcast from Fürth at 7:50 PM on Tuesday evening. Moderator Matthias Opdenhövel will guide you through the pre-match coverage, and from 8:30 PM, the duel between the Franconians and the team from Essen will be commented on by Jonas Friedrich.
Additional Broadcast Option: Sky for Greuther Fürth vs. Rot-Weiss Essen
In addition to the free-to-air broadcast on SAT.1, the return leg between Fürth and Essen can also be watched live on another channel. Sky also has the relegation matches in its programming.
You will need a Sky subscription to watch the game live there. The live streams on WOW or SkyGo are also subject to a fee, and you will need to subscribe first.
Sky’s pre-match coverage begins on Tuesday at 7:45 PM. You can find the match on the channels Sky Sport Bundesliga and Sky Sport Top Event. Christian Straßburger will be the commentator for Greuther Fürth against Rot-Weiss Essen.
Greuther Fürth vs. Rot-Weiss Essen Relegation Match Broadcast Overview
Greuther Fürth vs. Rot-Weiss Essen Live on Free TV:
| Match | Greuther Fürth vs. Rot-Weiss Essen |
| Competition | 2. Bundesliga Relegation, Second Leg (First Leg: 1-0 for Essen) |
| Date | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:30 PM |
| Venue | Sportpark Ronhof / Thomas Sommer (Fürth) |
| Live Free TV Broadcast | SAT.1 (from 7:50 PM) |
| Free Live Stream | Joyn / ran.de |
| Presenter | Matthias Opdenhövel |
| Commentator | Jonas Friedrich |
Greuther Fürth vs. Rot-Weiss Essen Live on Pay TV:
| Match | Greuther Fürth vs. Rot-Weiss Essen |
| Competition | 2. Bundesliga Relegation, Second Leg (First Leg: 1-0 for Essen) |
| Date | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:30 PM |
| Venue | Sportpark Ronhof / Thomas Sommer (Fürth) |
| Live Pay TV Broadcast | Sky (from 7:45 PM) |
| Live Stream (with subscription) | WOW / SkyGo |
| Commentator | Christian Straßburger |