Netherlands vs Germany live: kickoff, TV, streaming info
Begins at 7:45 p.m. BST on Thursday at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, with Xavi and Jürgen Klopp both taking charge of their teams for the first time…
AMSTERDAM — netherlands vs germany headlines Thursday’s UEFA Nations League meeting at the Johan Cruyff Arena, with both sides beginning life under new managers and the match set to kick off at 7:45 p.m. BST.
The game matters well beyond Amsterdam. Xavi Hernández takes charge of the Netherlands for the first time, while Jürgen Klopp leads Germany in his first game after being named head coach in July following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation.
Two new managers, one sharp test
The fixture brings a quick read on both teams’ early direction. For the Dutch, Xavi’s appointment stands out because he is a foreign manager taking charge of the national team for the first time in almost 50 years, according to CNET’s report, which said the last was Austria’s Ernst Happel.
For Germany, Klopp’s debut arrives with pressure attached. Yahoo Sports reported he returns to management as Nagelsmann’s successor, while CNET noted he was announced in July. Germany go into the match looking to reset after a shock round-of-32 World Cup exit against Paraguay, per the same report.
That makes this more than a routine Nations League opener. It is a first look at new systems, new selection choices and a pair of high-profile coaches trying to steady expectations from the start.
Kickoff times and where to watch
The match is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. CNET listed kickoff as 8:45 p.m. CET in the Netherlands, 7:45 p.m. BST in the UK, 2:45 p.m. ET and 11:45 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 4:45 a.m. AEST on Friday in Australia.
Viewing options vary by country. In the US, the match is on Fubo, while Vix also carries it with Spanish commentary, according to CNET. The same source said Fubo’s Pro plan costs $89 per month and includes a 5-day free trial, while Vix starts at $7 per month for ad-supported streaming and $11 per month for its premium, ad-free tier.
In the UK, Yahoo Sports said the match will be shown on Prime Video at £2.49 on pay-per-view. Goal added that today’s game kicks off at 19:45 and published a guide for viewers trying to access coverage from different regions.
Goal also outlined VPN steps for viewers facing geo-restrictions, saying a VPN can establish a secure, encrypted connection and let users connect to a server in a country where the game is being broadcast. The site advised downloading a reputable VPN, selecting a server location, clearing cache if needed, and then opening the broadcaster’s website or app.
On television, Goal said most Android-based smart TVs and devices such as Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV support native VPN apps. For Apple TV, Roku and consoles, it pointed to Smart DNS or casting from a VPN-connected phone or laptop as the easiest workaround.
The team sheets already show how both coaches are approaching the night. Yahoo Sports listed Quinten Timber in midfield for the Netherlands after Frenkie de Jong was ruled out, with Cody Gakpo, Brian Brobbey and Crysencio Summerville in attack. For Germany, Karim Adeyemi starts on the wing ahead of Serge Gnabry, with Kai Havertz leading the line.
The first whistle arrives at 7:45 p.m. BST, and the most watched part may be the benches as much as the pitch.
Source: espn.com
