Observed Signal · Aug 14, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: Meedia · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Connected TV & Streaming Market: DFB.TV expands live coverage to Regionalliga
DFB.TV, the recently launched pay channel run by the German Football Association (DFB), is expanding its live sports programming to include matches from three German men's Regionalligas. The channel will regularly broadcast fourth-tier games — starting with SSV Ulm 1846 vs. Kickers Offenbach on 14 August 2026 — and aims to cover competitions that previously had no TV deals, increasing visibility for regional advertising partners. In the same period DFB.TV will also highlight women's football and DFB-Pokal matches. The streamer is distributed via partners including Sky, Zattoo, Vodafone and DAZN.
Expands CTV/streaming inventory and regional ad opportunities by bringing lower-tier football matches and additional live sports to broadcasters and streaming platforms; relevant for publishers and buyers seeking incremental sports inventory.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- DFB.TV is expanding its live-sports offering to include matches from three German men's Regionalligas.
- The first match broadcast is SSV Ulm 1846 vs. Kickers Offenbach on 14 August 2026 at 19:00.
- DFB.TV will also air women's football and DFB-Pokal fixtures (e.g., FC Schalke 04 vs. Hannover 96; FC Bayern München vs. VfL Wolfsburg).
- The streaming channel is distributed via platforms such as Sky, Zattoo, Vodafone's offering and DAZN.
- The expansion aims to cover competitions that previously lacked TV contracts and to increase exposure for regional advertising partners.
Connected Companies & Entities
7 Entities mappedDAZN
Sports streaming platform monetised by subscriptions, advertising and adjacencies.
“The streamer is distributed via platforms such as Sky, Zattoo, Vodafone's offering and DAZN....”
Vodafone
Telecom operator serving consumers and enterprises with connectivity services.
“The streamer is distributed via platforms such as Sky, Zattoo, Vodafone's offering and DAZN....”
Zattoo
Hybrid TV streaming, advertising and white-label OTT platform provider.
“The streamer is distributed via platforms such as Sky, Zattoo, Vodafone's offering and DAZN....”
Sky
UK subscription TV, streaming and advertising sales company.
“The streamer is distributed via platforms such as Sky, Zattoo, Vodafone's offering and DAZN....”
DFB
Germany’s national governing body for association football.
“DFB.TV expands its live sports offering....”
MEEDIA
Marketplace for licensing creator-owned images and video content.
“MEEDIA reported on the launch of the streaming channel and is the publisher of the article....”
Search, video, adtech and cloud giant within Alphabet.
“The article references the 'Google-Pixel Supercup' as an evening women's football fixture on the channel....”
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