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

FC Kölnhost Bayern Munich at the RheinEnergieStadion on Wednesday for a DFB Pokal second-round clash. 

Köln, promoted last season and sitting eighth in the Bundesliga, are coming off a heartbreak loss to Borussia Dortmund but have shown solid home form. Bayern, meanwhile, are unbeaten in all competitions, have won their last ten games, and boast a formidable record against Köln - winning 18 of the last 20 meetings since 2011.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Koln vs Bayern Munich online - TV channels & live streams

	ESPN U	Watch here
	ESPN Select	Watch here

The match will be shown live on ESPN U and ESPN Select in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.

FC Koeln vs Bayern Munich kick-off time

DFB-Pokal - DFB Pokal

RheinEnergieSTADION

The match will be played at the RheinEnergieStadion on Wednesday, with kick-off at 3.45 pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

FC Koeln vs Bayern Munich lineups

FC Koeln

3-4-3

Formation

4-2-3-1

FCB

20

R. Zieler

6

E. Martel

2

J. Schmied

5

T. Krauss

28

S. Sebulonsen

18

I. Bergmann Johannesson

16

J. Kaminski

32

K. Hansen

13

S. El Mala

9

R. Ache

30

M. Buelter

40

J. Urbig

2

D. Upamecano

44

J. Stanisic

4

J. Tah

27

K. Laimer

14

L. Diaz

17

M. Olise

7

S. Gnabry

45

A. Pavlovic

6

J. Kimmich

9

H. Kane

4-2-3-1

FCB

KOE

-Line up

• 20

  R. Zieler

• 6

  E. Martel

• 2

  J. Schmied

• 5

  T. Krauss

  75’

• 28

  S. Sebulonsen

• 18

  I. Bergmann Johannesson

  31’

  79’

• 16

  J. Kaminski

  79’

• 32

  K. Hansen

• 13

  S. El Mala

  3’

  65’

• 9

  R. Ache

  31’

• 30

  M. Buelter

  65’

Substitutes

• 37

  L. Maina

  79’

• 1

  M. Schwaebe

• 8

  D. Huseinbasic

  65’

• 7

  G. Waldschmidt

  79’

• 25

  J. Gazibegovic

• 17

  A. Castro-Montes

• 39

  C. Ozkacar

  65’

• 11

  F. Kainz

  75’

• 3

  D. Heintz

Manager

• L. Kwasniok

FCB

-Line up

• 40

  J. Urbig

• 2

  D. Upamecano

  85’

• 44

  J. Stanisic

  87’

• 4

  J. Tah

• 27

  K. Laimer

• 14

  L. Diaz

  36’

  45’ + 2’

  72’

  88’

• 17

  M. Olise

  72’

  77’

• 7

  S. Gnabry

  62’

• 45

  A. Pavlovic

• 6

  J. Kimmich

  64’

• 9

  H. Kane

  38’, 64’

  87’

Substitutes

• 23

  S. Boey

  87’

• 36

  W. Mike

• 8

  L. Goretzka

  62’

• 42

  L. Karl

  77’

• 3

  M. Kim

• 26

  S. Ulreich

• 11

  N. Jackson

  87’

• 48

  L. Klanac

• 22

  R. Guerreiro

  88’

• 20

  T. Bischof

Manager

• V. Kompany

FC Koeln team news

Timo Hübers was stretchered off in Saturday’s clash with Dortmund after suffering a serious knee injury, while fellow centre-back Luca Kilian remains sidelined.

Summer recruit Rav van den Berg is also unavailable after sustaining a significant shoulder injury, further compounding the club’s defensive woes.

Bayern Munich team news

Bayern Munich are likewise contending with several long-term absences among key players.

Alphonso Davies has been out since March with a persistent knee problem, while Japanese defender Hiroki Ito continues his recovery from a foot injury.

Meanwhile, Jamal Musiala has yet to feature this season as he works his way back from a fractured calf bone.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

KOE

Last 5 matches

FCB

0

Wins

1

Draw

4

Wins

• Bayern Munich

  2

  -

  0

  FC Koeln

• FC Koeln

  0

  -

  1

  Bayern Munich

• FC Koeln

  1

  -

  2

  Bayern Munich

• Bayern Munich

  1

  -

  1

  FC Koeln

• FC Koeln

  0

  -

  4

  Bayern Munich

2

Goals scored

10

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Bundesliga news
• Koln team page
• Bayern Munich team page
• Soccer on TV in the US
• How to watch & live stream soccer