Bundesliga announces partnership with USA Sports

The Bundesliga has announced a long-term partnership with USA Sports, which will make the latter the exclusive English-language broadcaster of the German top division of men’s professional club football in the US.

The partnership, set to cover the seasons 2026/27 to 2030/31, will see USA Sports broadcast the games on USA Network and stream them via Fandango. At least 30 games will be broadcast live on USA Network, while matches will stream for free on Fandango. Clubs such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Schalke, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Hamburg are set to be “featured prominently throughout the majority of USA Network’s schedule.”

Robin Austermann, Bundesliga Americas Executive Vice President, commented:

“The 2026 World Cup has highlighted the tremendous growth potential of soccer in the U.S. We’ve seen that momentum firsthand, with the number of Bundesliga fans in the U.S. growing by 43% over the past five years. Our partnership with Versant’s USA Sports marks the next phase of our strategy, combining outstanding distribution with significant growth opportunities by bringing the Bundesliga closer to more fans across the United States than ever before.”

Matt Hong, USA Sports President, added:

“USA Sports is thrilled to be the exclusive English-language home of the Bundesliga in the U.S., adding one of the world’s elite soccer leagues to our robust portfolio of premium live sports rights. The Bundesliga boasts some of the most well-known clubs and players in the world and has an established connection with American soccer fans. Our partnership with the Bundesliga represents another significant milestone in the growth of USA Sports as we continue to build a premier destination for live sports and deliver more of the events fans care about most.”