How to watch Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig: Free live stream in the UK as BBC begins new era of Bundesliga coverage

Watch Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig tonight as the Bundesliga campaign begins with a blockbuster occasion. Here, FourFourTwo provides all the details on live streams and TV broadcasts globally.

Bundesliga football is back in the UK, with a new seismic deal seeing German football return to terrestrial TV.

BBC Sport and the BBC iPlayer have swooped to secure a deal, which includes added games being shown on YouTube and via Mark Goldbridge's platforms, too.

Read on as FourFourTwo offers up all the details on how to watch Bayern vs RB Leipzig online, on TV, and for free.

Watch Bayern vs Leipzig for FREE in the UK

You can watch Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig for free in the UK, with BBC Sport showing the game live this evening.

All matches will be available to watch live on the BBC Sport website, app this season and on BBC iPlayer.

Additionally, clips of the biggest in-game moments will be shared across BBC Sport’s social media channels (@BBCSport on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X).

Watch Bayern vs Leizpig in the US

In the US, Bayern's clash with Leipzig will be shown on ESPN+, where plans start from $11.99 per month.

Watch Bayern vs Leizpig in Australia

Over in Australia, it is beIN Sports who have the rights to Bundesliga coverage this season.

Watch Bayern vs Leipzig from anywhere

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Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig: Match Preview

Leipzig fans will be eager to see their new signings in action, particularly Brazilian forward Romulo and former PSV Eindhoven man Johan Bakayoko.

Sesko's exit to the Premier League leaves a gaping hole in attack, but manager Ole Werner believes Romulo will cope well with what is needed from him in the Bundesliga.

"He's settled in well," began the Leipzig coach. "Rômulo is a great guy, both on and off the pitch. There are many sides to his game: he's a ball-playing striker who is able to win possession for us. He's active inside the box and has a strong shot.

"He's fully fit and was able to complete a full pre-season in Türkiye. He's an option for tomorrow and has made a good impression so far."

As for Bayern, their summer business has been centred around Luis Diaz's arrival from Liverpool.

Joao Paulinha left for Tottenham, but Vincent Kompany is positive about what he hopes will be another positive campaign at the Allianz Arena.

"You can't go into a season saying you want less than last year," began the former Burnley boss. "You always want to set the bar a little higher; that will always be the case.

"We're champions, so it's OK that we're favourites. But that won't win you the game tomorrow. The important thing is that we have the same hunger we'd have if we wanted to win something for the first time."

FourFourTwo's prediction

Bayern Munich 3-0 RB Leipzig

Vincent Kompany's side should ease to victory on home soil this evening, especially given the players RB Leipzig have lost over the summer. Benjamin Sesko has moved to Manchester United, whilst Andre Silva and Yussuf Poulsen have also departed.