The crucial second leg of the relegation playoff between Paderborn and Wolfsburg is set to take place. This article details which channels will be broadcasting the match live on free-to-air television and via free live stream.
Following a 0-0 draw in the first leg last Thursday, the return match on Monday, May 25th, promises an exciting and completely open outcome. The third-placed team from the second division, SC Paderborn, will host the 16th-placed team from the Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM.
This article explains which broadcaster will be showing the Paderborn vs. Wolfsburg match live on free-to-air TV.
Free-to-Air Broadcast: ARD, ZDF, or SAT.1 for Today’s Relegation Match?
For those who watched the first leg, the answer might already be apparent. Just like the goalless draw last Thursday, the relegation decider between SC Paderborn and VfL Wolfsburg will be broadcast live on free-to-air television by SAT.1.
The private broadcaster holds the broadcasting rights for all relegation games (Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga) and will therefore show Paderborn vs. Wolfsburg today free of charge. The broadcast on SAT.1 begins at 7:50 PM, with presenter Matthias Opdenhövel welcoming viewers live from the Home Deluxe Arena in Paderborn. The match commentary will start at 8:30 PM, provided by Jonas Friedrich.
In addition to the free-to-air TV broadcast, SAT.1 is also providing a free live stream for the relegation playoff second leg between SCP and the Wolves. You can access this stream via Joyn or ran.de.
Alternative Broadcast Options for the Relegation Match
While the SAT.1 free-to-air broadcast is a primary option, it’s not the only way to watch the relegation playoff second leg live this evening. The match will also be available on pay-TV.
As was the case with the first leg, Sky is responsible for the pay-TV coverage. With a subscription to the pay-TV provider, you can watch Paderborn vs. Wolfsburg live and in full length on Monday. Alternatively, you can gain access to the broadcast via live stream using WOW or SkyGo.
Sky’s broadcast begins today at 7:45 PM. The relevant channels are Sky Sport Top Event and Sky Sport Bundesliga. Kai Dittmann will be the commentator for Paderborn vs. Wolfsburg.
Relegation Match Broadcast Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | SC Paderborn vs. VfL Wolfsburg |
| Competition | Relegation, Second Leg (First Leg: 0-0) |
| Date | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:30 PM |
| Venue | Home Deluxe Arena (Paderborn) |
| Live Free-to-Air TV Broadcast | SAT.1 (from 7:50 PM) |
| Free Live Stream | Joyn / ran.de |
| Live Pay-TV Broadcast | Sky (from 7:45 PM) |
| Live Stream with Subscription | WOW / SkyGo |