VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich are set to face off in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, marking the official start of the German football season. Here’s how you can catch the action live:

Match Details:

– Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
– Time: 2:30 PM ET (20:30 CEST)
– Venue: MHP Arena, Stuttgart

Live Streaming and TV Channels:

– United States: ESPN+ will stream the game live.
– United Kingdom: Sky Sports Football will broadcast the live match.
– Germany: The game will be broadcast on SAT.1, with live-streaming available via:
– Joyn
– ran.de
– ran App
– Sky (for subscribers through the WOW service)

About the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup:

The Supercup has been renamed in honor of the legendary German footballer Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away in January 2024. This match marks a new chapter in the competition’s history, with VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich competing for the coveted title ¹ ².

Team Lineups:

– VfB Stuttgart (4-2-3-1): Bredlow (Goalkeeper), Vagnoman, Jaquez, Chabot, Mittelstädt (Defenders), Karazor, Stiller (Midfielders), Leweling, Führich, Undav (Attacking midfielders), Woltemade (Attack).
– Bayern Munich: Neuer (Goalkeeper), Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanišić (Defenders), Kimmich, Goretzka (Midfielders), Olise, Gnabry, Diaz (Attacking midfielders), Kane (Forward).

Head-to-Head Statistics:

Bayern Munich dominates the head-to-head record against VfB Stuttgart, winning 39 out of 55 Bundesliga meetings. Stuttgart has secured 10 victories, while the teams have drawn 6 times. Bayern has scored an average of roughly 3.35 goals per match ¹.