A lot is changing in the 3rd league season 2024/25. As relegated teams from the second Bundesliga, Hansa Rostock, VfL Osnabrück and SV Wehen are playing in the third league this season. These teams now have to prove their skills again. For the promoted teams VfB Stuttgart II, Alemannia Aachen and Energie Cottbus, the third league is more likely to be an opportunity. Either way, the cards have been reshuffled for the 2024/25 season. It started on August 2, 2024. But where can you watch the 3rd league games live on TV and stream and what are the kick-off times for the season? You can find all the information about the broadcast of the games here.
3. Liga 2024/25: Broadcast of the games on TV and stream
There are not many changes to the third league schedule compared to last season. MagentaSport was able to secure the broadcasting rights again and will broadcast all 380 games live. Customers who already have a MagentaTVcontract, you pay 7.95 euros for the paid offer in an annual subscription or 12.95 euros for a monthly subscription. New customers can MagentaSport Get it from 12.95 euros for an annual subscription or 19.95 euros for a monthly subscription. Telecom Also offers a conference accompanying the games.
But even on free TV, viewers do not have to miss out on the third league entirely. The broadcasters of the ARD (BR, HR, MDR, NDR, RBB, SR, SWR, WDR) broadcast two teams live on free TV per match day. In total, 68 of the 380 games of the 24/25 season are available free on TV. A live stream of the ARD there will be.
3. Liga 24/25: Kick-off times in the 2024/25 season
The 3rd League schedule states: The 2024/25 season runs from August 2, 2024 to May 27, 2025. During this period, games will be played on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as usual. There will be a winter break from December 22, 2024 to January 17, 2025. Here are the most important dates for the 3rd League 2024/25 at a glance:
- First matchday: 2 August 2024
- Winter break: 22 December 2024 to 17 January 2025
- Last matchday: May 17, 2024
- Relegation games: 22 to 27 May 2025
From August 2, 2024 to May 27, 2025, the teams will play for the title, promotions and to avoid relegation. One game will be played on Friday, six games will be played on Saturday and three games will be played on Sunday. Here you can find an overview of the kick-off times for the 3rd League 2024/25:
- Friday: One game at 7pm
- Saturday: Five games at 2pm and one game at 4.30pm
- Sunday: Three games at 13:20, 16:30 and 19:30
20 teams will be part of the 3rd division in 2024/25, and they all want to prove themselves this season. These are the teams in the 2024/25 season of the Third Division:
- Hansa Rostock (relegated from 2. Bundesliga)
- VfL Osnabrück (relegated from 2. Bundesliga)
- SV Wehen Wiesbaden (loser of the relegation to the 2nd Bundesliga)
- Dynamo Dresden
- Red-White Essen
- FC Erzgebirge Aue
- SpVgg Unterhaching
- SV Sandhausen
- 1. FC Saarbrücken
- Borussia Dortmund II
- SC Verl
- FC Ingolstadt 04
- FC Viktoria Cologne
- Waldhof Mannheim
- FC Augsburg
- TSV 1860 Munich
- VfB Stuttgart II (promoted to Regionalliga Südwest)
- Alemannia Aachen (promoted to Regionalliga West)
- Energie Cottbus (promoted to Regionalliga Nordost)
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