Charlie McGinnes on commentary as Kickers Offenbach face Bayer Leverkusen in friendly live on DFB Play
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Kickers Offenbach’s friendly against Bayer Leverkusen is set to be shown in the UK on DFB Play with the world feed providing the commentary, and Charlie McGinnes listed as the main commentator. For British viewers looking for where to watch, that makes DFB Play the key streaming option for this pre-season fixture, rather than one of the major domestic broadcasters.
The match kicks off at 14:00 UK time on 25 July 2026, with the fixture listed by TV guide services as a Club Friendly at Stadion am Bieberer Berg in Germany. Another live listings source gives a local kick-off time of 15:00, which is consistent with a one-hour time difference between Germany and the UK in summer[2][3].
Leverkusen’s involvement gives the game extra interest for British fans, even though it is a friendly. The Bundesliga side remain one of Germany’s best-known clubs, while Offenbach are a well-supported regional name with a history that still attracts attention in summer exhibition matches. For viewers, the main draw is the chance to see a stronger top-flight squad in action in a low-pressure setting ahead of the new season.
Charlie McGinnes is the lead voice on the world feed for this fixture. World-feed commentators are used to supply neutral coverage for international and streaming audiences, which is especially common for friendlies and lower-profile matches where local TV coverage is limited. In this case, the feed is being carried through DFB Play, giving UK viewers access to a straightforward commentary option without the need for a traditional television slot.
There has been some variation in the match listing details online, with one source describing the venue as Stadion am Bieberer Berg and another using the name Sparda-Bank-Hessen-Stadion, which refers to the same ground under a sponsored title[2][3]. The kick-off time, however, is consistent enough across listings to confirm the match is scheduled for early afternoon in Britain[1][2].
For fans planning to tune in, the key information is simple: DFB Play carries the match in the UK, Charlie McGinnes is on commentary, and the game begins at 14:00 UK time. That should make it a handy watch for anyone following Leverkusen’s summer preparations or keeping an eye on German pre-season football.
More information on the competition can be found via the German Football Association.
Article generated: 25 July 2026, 14:00 GMT