DFB-Pokal holders Stuttgart lock horns with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich this Saturday in the German Super Cup showdown at the MHPArena.
Bayern, making their 14th appearance in the competition, are no strangers to this stage — a testament to their long-standing dominance on the domestic front. They earned their place after yet another league triumph, though their most recent Super Cup success dates back to 2022 when they toppled RB Leipzig.
Stuttgart arrive with the wind in their sails after lifting the DFB-Pokal in style, seeing off Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 in a pulsating final. They’ll be eager to prove they can stand toe-to-toe with Germany’s heavyweights, with victory here serving as a statement of intent ahead of the new campaign.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel information, streaming details, and more.
How to watch VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich online - TV channels & live streams
| Country | TV channel / live stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom (UK) | Sky Sports Football, Sky Go |
| United States (U.S.) | ESPN+, ESPN app |
| Ireland | Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Football |
| Italy | Sky Go Italia |
| Canada | DAZN Canada |
| India | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 5, SONY TEN 5 HD |
| France | beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free my CANAL, beIN Sports 3 |
| Netherlands | Viaplay |
| South Africa | StarTimes App, Startimes World Football |
In the United Kingdom (UK), the German Super Cup match between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich will be broadcast live on TV on Sky Sports Football, and is available to stream online live through Sky Go.
In the United States (U.S.), the game will be available to stream live online on ESPN+.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
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VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich kick-off time
The match will be played at MHPArena on Saturday, August 16, with kick-off set for 2:30 pm ET/11:30 am PT/7:30 pm BST.
Team news & squads
VfB Stuttgart team news
In terms of selection, Luca Jaquez and Julian Chabot have been regulars in Stuttgart's pre-season backline and are tipped to start.
Midfield orchestrator Angelo Stiller should reprise his role as the team's metronome, likely alongside Atakan Karazor. In attack, Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade look the prime candidates to lead the line, flanked by the pace and width of Jamie Leweling and Chris Fuhrich.
Bayern Munich team news
For Bayern, boss Vincent Kompany could hand a competitive debut to left-wing recruit Luis Díaz, while creative livewire Michael Olise may line up on the opposite flank to supply Harry Kane.
Unfortunately for the Bavarians, they’ll be without Jamal Musiala, whose serious injury in July’s Club World Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain will sideline him for several months.
Midfield general Joshua Kimmich should be a lock in the XI, while with Aleksandar Pavlović nursing an eye problem, Leon Goretzka is the frontrunner to partner him in a double pivot. Newly signed centre-back Jonathan Tah, arriving on a free from Bayer Leverkusen, is expected to slot in beside Dayot Upamecano.


