How to watch today's Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig DFB-Pokal game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Bundesliga leaders Bayern take on RB Leipzig for a place in this season's DFB Pokal semi-finals.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

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	UK	Premier Sports
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	FanCode
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	StarTimes World Football
	Malaysia	Astro
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig kick-off time

DFB-Pokal - DFB Pokal

Allianz Arena

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig kicks off on 11 Feb 2026 at 14:45 EST and 19:45 GMT.

Match preview

Bayern have been off-colour lately, by their lofty standards, winning just one of their last three Bundesliga matches. However, that was a 5-1 thrashing of Hoffenheim at the weekend. They haven't won the DFB Pokal since 2020 but are odds-on favourites to do so this campaign.

They must get past a Leipzig side that won this competition in 2022 and 2023, and that made at least the semis in five of the last seven seasons. This will be a test for Bayern against a team that's only lost three of 13 matches on the road this term. 

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Injury news, key stats

Bayern have injury concerns.

Castello Lukeba, Assan Ouedraogo, Sani Suleiman and Viggo Gebel are unavailable for Leipzig.

Bayern are unbeaten in the last six H2Hs (W4, D2) and defeated RB Leipzig 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal final back in May 2019 - the last time that these sides met in this competition.

Bayern scored 2+ goals in 13 of their last 14 matches across all competitions.

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Team news & squads

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Probable lineups

Bayern Munich

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-1-2-3

RBL

1

M. Neuer

4

J. Tah

19

A. Davies

2

D. Upamecano

27

K. Laimer

45

A. Pavlovic

6

J. Kimmich

7

S. Gnabry

17

M. Olise

14

L. Diaz

9

H. Kane

26

M. Vandevoordt

4

W. Orban

5

E. Bitshiabu

17

R. Baku

22

D. Raum

14

C. Baumgartner

13

N. Seiwald

24

X. Schlager

7

A. Nusa

40

R. Cruz

49

Y. Diomande

4-1-2-3

RBL

Probable lineup

• 1

  M. Neuer

• 4

  J. Tah

• 19

  A. Davies

• 2

  D. Upamecano

• 27

  K. Laimer

• 45

  A. Pavlovic

• 6

  J. Kimmich

• 7

  S. Gnabry

• 17

  M. Olise

• 14

  L. Diaz

• 9

  H. Kane

Substitutes

Manager

• V. Kompany

Probable lineup

• 26

  M. Vandevoordt

• 4

  W. Orban

• 5

  E. Bitshiabu

• 17

  R. Baku

• 22

  D. Raum

• 14

  C. Baumgartner

• 13

  N. Seiwald

• 24

  X. Schlager

• 7

  A. Nusa

• 40

  R. Cruz

• 49

  Y. Diomande

Substitutes

Manager

• O. Werner

Form

Head-to-Head Record

FCB

Last 5 matches

RBL

4

Wins

1

Draw

0

Wins

• RB Leipzig

  1

  -

  5

  Bayern Munich

• Bayern Munich

  6

  -

  0

  RB Leipzig

• RB Leipzig

  3

  -

  3

  Bayern Munich

• Bayern Munich

  5

  -

  1

  RB Leipzig

• Bayern Munich

  2

  -

  1

  RB Leipzig

21

Goals scored

6

Games over 2.5 goals

5/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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