How to watch Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

A summer without domestic football is always a struggle, but the return is oh so sweet. The Premier League got underway last week, but Bundesliga fans have had to remain patient.

Well we have some good news for fans of German football. Not only is the Bundesliga back, but you can watch the opening game of the new season without spending anything. And it's not just any game, it's the defending champions taking on the talented RB Leipzig. Can Bayern Munich kickstart their title defence with a win? Home fans will be expecting big performances from the likes of Harry Kane and Michael Olise.

If you want to watch Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig?

Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga kicks off at 7:30 p.m. BST on Aug. 22. This fixture takes place at the Allianz Arena.

How to watch Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig for free

Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Live stream Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig for free from anywhere in the world

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Live stream Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga for free with ExpressVPN.