Below is the updated schedule for Julian Nagelsmann’s squad as they head into the 2026 World Cup year. All times are listed in German Time (CET/CEST) and reflect the official broadcast slots.
Pre-Tournament Friendlies 🏟️
Germany’s final tests before the big stage.
| Date | Match | Location | Kick-off (CET/CEST) | TV Broadcaster (GER) |
| Fri, March 27 | Switzerland vs. Germany | Basel, SUI | 20:45 | RTL |
| Mon, March 30 | Germany vs. Ghana | Stuttgart, GER | 20:45 | RTL / ZDF* |
| Sun, May 31 | Germany vs. Finnland | Mainz, GER | 20:45 | ARD / ZDF* |
| Sat, June 6 | USA vs. Germany | Chicago, USA | 20:30 | RTL |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group Stage (Group E) 🏆
The hunt for the fifth star begins in North America.
| Date | Match | Competition | Kick-off (German Time) | TV Broadcaster (GER) |
| Sun, June 14 | Germany vs. Curaçao | World Cup | 19:00 | ARD & MagentaTV |
| Sat, June 20 | Germany vs. Ivory Coast | World Cup | 22:00 | ZDF & MagentaTV |
| Thu, June 25 | Ecuador vs. Germany | World Cup | 22:00 | ARD & MagentaTV |
*Note: TV assignments for the final friendlies in May/June are typically split between ARD, ZDF, and RTL and will be fully finalized closer to the dates.