Bayern Munich host arch rivals Borussia Dortmund on their return to Bundesliga action on March 30.
A Der Klassiker meeting between these two foes is always a key clash on the schedule but it is Bayer Leverkusen who are storming away with the title this season.
With eight games left to play, Xabi Alonso’s team are currently ten points clear of Bayern, with Dortmund battling for a top-four finish.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund kick off?
This Bundesliga clash takes place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany and kicks off on Saturday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat, Mar. 30 | 1:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Mar. 30 | 1:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, Mar. 30 | 5:30 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sun, Mar. 31 | 4:30 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sun, Mar. 31 | 11:00 p.m. IST |
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Bundesliga match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN, ESPN Deportes | Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Canada | — |
DAZN |
| UK | Sky Sports Football | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | beIN Sports 2 | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | — | Sony LIV, JioTV |
USA: This game is available via broadcast on ESPN and streaming options on ESPN+. Spanish language coverage is on ESPN Deportes, with Fubo, also streaming the action and the latter are currently offering a FREE trial.
Canada: This match is available for live streaming on DAZN.
UK: Sky Sports Football will be offering live broadcast access to this game with streaming options on Sky GO and Now TV.
Australia: BeIN Sports provides broadcast and streaming access for fans in Australia.
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Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund lineups, team news
Bayern’s star striker Harry Kane is still carrying an ankle injury which saw him miss England’s games against Brazil and Belgium, but he returned to team training on March 28 and is expected to be involved.
However, there are ongoing injury doubts over goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Raphael Guerreiro. Joshua Kimmich may have to continue at right-back, giving Konrad Laimer a chance to start in midfield.
Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ulreich (GK) — Kimmich, De Ligt, Dier, Davies — Laimer, Goretzka — Sane, Muller, Musiala — Kane.
Bayern Munich subs (9): TBC
Dortmund are still without Sebastien Haller and Julian Ryerson, but former Bayern midfielder Marcel Sabitzer returns from suspension.
Jadon Sancho is set to start after being an unused sub in the 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt before the international break.
Borussia Dortmund predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Meyer (GK) — Wolf, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen — Brandt, Can, Ozcan — Adeyemi, Fullkrug, Sancho.
Borussia Dortmund (9): Matchday squad released one hour prior to kickoff
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Bayern Munich find themselves in the unusual position of being behind in the Bundesliga title race ahead of the campaign run in.
If Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen stay on track, they will break Bayern’s incredible streak of 11 successive titles since 2013, as part of a major power shift.
Thomas Tuchel’s hosts cruised to a 4-0 win in Dortmund back in November and they have won nine of their last ten Der Klassiker meetings with their old foes.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
