How to watch Köln v Bayern live on TV and stream?

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·29 October 2025

How to watch Köln v Bayern live on TV and stream?

On Wednesday evening, FC Bayern is challenged in the 2nd round of the DFB-Pokal. Host 1. FC Köln awaits at the RheinEnergie-Stadion – we show where the game can be watched live on TV and stream.

For the first time since February 2003, FC Bayern and 1. FC Köln meet again in the DFB-Pokal. Back then, the match ended with a clear 8-0 for the record champion. Now the reunion is set – on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 8:45 PM at Cologne's RheinEnergie-Stadion.

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The situation is clear: The Munich team travels with a series of 13 wins from 13 competitive matches. Under coach Vincent Kompany, the team is currently in top form. After the 3-0 against Gladbach, Joshua Kimmich said: “That we now have 13 competitive wins at the start of the season is no coincidence. It is the reward for hard work, consistent training, and a clear structure in the team.”

Goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, who played for FC before his move to Bayern, also emphasized: “I go into the cup match in Cologne with really good feelings.”

Köln vs. Bayern live on TV and stream at ARD and Sky

Photo: IMAGO/DeFodi Images | Photo: IMAGO/DeFodi Images,

The promoted team from Cologne hopes for a special cup evening in their own stadium. However, they face one of the toughest tasks of the competition against the record cup winner.

The game will be broadcast live on free TV by ARD. The pre-match coverage starts at 8:15 PM, hosted by Alex Schlüter. Bastian Schweinsteiger will be the expert, and the match will be commented on by Tom Bartels.

Additionally, sportschau.de offers a free livestream. The pay-TV channel Sky also shows the game from 8:30 PM and via stream through WOW and Sky Go.