The DFL announces the exact schedule for the Bundesliga match days around Christmas. Two highlight games can be seen on free TV.
A cracker at the end of the 2024 Bundesliga year and also a real highlight at the start of 2025 – and on free TV too! The DFL is giving football fans double gifts around Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
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This emerges from the schedules for match days 13 to 19, which the league published on Thursday afternoon.
FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund on free TV
There will be a duel between FC Bayern and RB Leipzig on Friday, December 20th. After the winter break, the Friday game continues with Borussia Dortmund against champions Bayer Leverkusen. Both games are not just as usual DAZNbut also on Sat.1.
BVB will also play the top game of matchday 13 against Borussia Mönchengladbach on December 7th at 6:30 p.m. Bayern will also compete against Gladbach on matchday 16 on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
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During this phase, Gerardo Seoane’s team gets the big stage four times on Saturday evening. In addition to the duels with Bayern and Dortmund, the Foals are also in late action against champions Leverkusen (18th matchday, January 18th) and VfL Bochum (19th matchday, January 25th).
English week directly to the Bundesliga restart
For Dortmund, however, there is a second Friday game a week after the restart: Borussia travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on January 17th.
In between there will be an English week right after the winter break, including the duels Kiel – BVB on January 14th. (Tuesday, 6.30 p.m.), Bayern – Hoffenheim and Stuttgart – Leverkusen (both 8.30 p.m., Wednesday).
Bundesliga’s Christmas Cracker: A Festive Football Feast on Free TV!
Well, folks, it’s that time of year again—when the Bundesliga lifts the lid on its festive fixtures! And guess what? The DFL has finally revealed the match schedules for those jolly match days around Christmas. It’s a proper gift for football fans, and before you ask, no need to sell your grandmother to sneak a peek—two highlight matches are on FREE TV!
FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund on Free TV
Get ready for a belter of a game, because on Friday, December 20th, FC Bayern will face off against RB Leipzig. To keep the festive spirit alive, after the winter break, the following Friday serves up another slice of footy pie: Borussia Dortmund against champions Bayer Leverkusen—also on Sat.1 and not just buried on DAZN!
On December 7th, BVB kicks things off as they take on Borussia Mönchengladbach during matchday 13—kicking off at a delightful 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Bayern is set to strut their stuff against the same foe on matchday 16, once again hitting the evening slot at 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday. The Christmas spirit has nothing on these matches!
English Week to Kick Off the Bundesliga Restart
Now, what’s a football season without a bit of theatrics, eh? Right after the winter break, we’re in for an English week—and no, that doesn’t mean the referees will wear bowler hats! Dortmund gets a second Friday game right after the restart as they travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on January 17th. Someone fetch me a pint!
But let’s not forget the drama of January 14th where we’ll see Kiel host BVB, while Bayern takes on Hoffenheim on Wednesday night, alongside an enthralling matchup between Stuttgart and Leverkusen. Talk about a busy schedule! Someone call the fire brigade because these matchups are already heating up the holiday season!
This magical mix of football festivities is what we need! It’s a chance to gather friends around the TV, munch on snacks that probably won’t fit into your New Year’s resolution, and yell at referees as if they can hear you from your sofa. So grab your hats and scarves, folks; this festive period promises to be nothing short of electric!
The DFL has officially released the highly anticipated schedule for the Bundesliga match days occurring around the festive Christmas period, promising thrilling football action. For fans, there are two standout games that will be broadcast live on free television.
This exhilarating matchup marks a spectacular conclusion to the 2024 Bundesliga season and serves as a thrilling kickoff for 2025—both events accessible for free! The DFL is truly delivering double festive surprises for football enthusiasts as they celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year.
This exciting announcement comes as part of the match day schedules for rounds 13 through 19, published by the league on Thursday afternoon.
FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund on free TV
Fans can look forward to an electrifying showdown when FC Bayern takes on RB Leipzig on Friday, December 20th, a highly anticipated clash that promises to be thrilling. Following the winter break, Borussia Dortmund will face off against defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in another high-stakes Friday matchup. Each of these pivotal games can be enjoyed not only on the streaming service DAZN but also on traditional television via Sat.1.
Additionally, BVB is set to showcase their skills in the top match of matchday 13 against Borussia Mönchengladbach on December 7th at 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Bayern will also square off against Gladbach on matchday 16, scheduled for Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
During this competitive stretch, Gerardo Seoane’s Borussia Mönchengladbach team will be in the spotlight, appearing four times in marquee Saturday evening fixtures. In addition to their encounters with Bayern and Dortmund, the Foals will face champions Leverkusen on the 18th matchday, set for January 18th, along with a match against VfL Bochum on January 25th for the 19th matchday.
English week directly to the Bundesliga restart
For Dortmund, there’s an additional Friday fixture lined up just a week after the Bundesliga restarts: Borussia will travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on January 17th, adding more excitement to their schedule.
In a fast-paced resumption after the winter break, fans can look forward to an English week, featuring key matches including Kiel versus BVB on January 14th at 6:30 p.m. (Tuesday), alongside Bayern facing Hoffenheim and Stuttgart taking on Leverkusen on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
**Interview: Football Festivities Announced – DFL’s Christmas Schedule Revealed!**
**Host:** Welcome to our special sports segment! Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Anna Müller, a sports journalist and Bundesliga expert. Anna, the DFL has just confirmed the match schedules for the festive season! What’s the significance of these matches for fans?
**Anna Müller:** Thanks for having me! This announcement is incredibly exciting for fans. The festive period is always a highlight in Bundesliga, and the fact that there are two marquee matchups on free TV makes it even better. Fans often come together during this time, and these matches provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy live football without having to subscribe to a service.
**Host:** Absolutely! We have some thrilling matchups lined up. Can you tell us about the key games we should be looking forward to?
**Anna Müller:** Of course! On December 20th, we’ll see FC Bayern go head-to-head against RB Leipzig. That’s definitely a game you won’t want to miss. Then, after the winter break, Borussia Dortmund will take on Bayer Leverkusen on January 17th, also broadcasted on free TV. There’s just something special about watching these intense rivalries unfold during the festive season.
**Host:** Right! It seems like the schedule is packed with excitement. How does this all tie into the overall Bundesliga narrative as the season progresses?
**Anna Müller:** It adds to the drama! The matches that take place around Christmas not only serve as a conclusion to the first half of the season but set the tone for the restart after the winter break. With Dortmund and Bayern both featuring in these highlight games, fans can expect fireworks, especially as every point counts during this crucial phase. It could shape the title race as we head into 2025.
**Host:** And let’s not forget the additional fixtures after the New Year. Could you tell us what the “English week” entails?
**Anna Müller:** Yes! After the winter break, Borussia Dortmund will play two matches in quick succession, starting with the away game against Eintracht Frankfurt on January 17th. This intense schedule is designed to keep the excitement building as teams ramp back into action. Then, Bayern will face Hoffenheim, coupled with a clash between Stuttgart and Leverkusen. So, it’s a busy week that promises to deliver high-stakes drama right off the bat!
**Host:** It sounds riveting! With the festive fixtures and primetime slots on free TV, the DFL is catering to fans in a fantastic way. What’s your final takeaway for our viewers?
**Anna Müller:** Enjoy the matches! Whether you’re hosting a viewing party or just catching the games at home, this festive football lineup is a great way to celebrate the season. Grab your snacks and beverages, and let’s cheer for our teams! There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere surrounding Bundesliga football during the holidays.
**Host:** Thank you, Anna! We all look forward to the thrilling football action this Christmas. Football fans, mark your calendars—this festive season promises plenty of excitement!
