Who's Commentating the German 1. Bundesliga and Where to Watch

The German 1. Bundesliga match between Hamburg and Stuttgart goes live on 17 October 2026, with broadcasts running from 14:30 UK time. Fans tuning in will be served by the world feed commentators, who bring their combined experience to both the full-length and highlights broadcasts. The main commentary across the world feed and Sky Sports channels comes from Chris Sharples, with Gerhard Tremmel providing the co-commentary. Both are English-language world feed commentators, and their pairing is a familiar one for those who follow the competition closely.

If you're watching on British or world channels, look out for Sky Sports coverage as well as the DAZN Canada and Fandango feeds, which carry the full-length broadcast. Highlights are also available across a range of platforms, so you can catch the action whether you prefer a long-form programme or a quicker summary.

Meet the Commentators

Chris Sharples is acting as the main commentator across the world feed and Sky Sports channels. His online presence includes the @Bundesliga_en account on X, alongside a number of other profiles, and he describes himself as a dad to Oliver and Emily. He has spoken publicly about his work as a sports commentator, appearing as a guest on a YouTube series where he discussed how to be a sports commentator from his MediaCity studios. For those interested in his career, there is a full commentary profile and stats page available online.

Gerhard Tremmel provides the co-commentary, adding to a pairing that has become well established among the world feed commentators. Together they cover both the full-length and highlights broadcasts, ensuring consistent commentary throughout the match.

Where to Watch

The full-length broadcast is available on the DAZN Canada and Fandango channels, while highlights are distributed across a wide range of platforms. Sky Sports carries its own coverage, and the world feed ensures the match is accessible to viewers across the globe. Tune in from 14:30 UK time on 17 October 2026 to watch Hamburg versus Stuttgart.

For more information on the commentators and their careers, you can view the commentator profile.

Article generated: 16 October 2026, 14:31 GMT