Where to watch Sports and Movies in Germany?
Many people moving from different countries don’t know which OTT platforms or streaming websites are available in Germany. There are many OTT platforms in different countries but many of them are restricted in Europe. So below is the list of Legal streaming OTT platforms.
Legal Popular Streaming Sites
- Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription streaming service and production company. Netflix was launched in August 1997. Everyone knows about Netflix so the only question in mind would be that we can use an Indian Netflix subscription in Germany. The answer is YES it is possible to use the Indian subscription of Netflix in Germany but for a limited period of time.
- Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime Video, or simply Prime Video, is a subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming and rental service of Amazon.com, Inc. Amazon Prime videos come in subscription with Amazon prime at 7,99 Euro/ Month. There is a student offer available for all students. Students can enjoy Amazon Prime for Free till they graduate. And after that, they can pay 3.99 Euro/ Month. If you wanted to know more about student offers then feel free to contact us.
- Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is another streaming platform that charges 4,99 Euro/ Month. It also has 7 days Trial for free. Apple TV+ is an American subscription streaming service owned and operated by Apple Inc. It was launched in November 2019.
- Sky Q
Sky Q is a subscription-based television and entertainment service operated by British satellite television provider Sky. SKY is similar to Dish TV where you get a set-top box, remote control and an antenna and can be directly set up to your TV. You can select any available plan. The plan starts from 20 Euro/ Month (Price doesn’t include any Discounts so check the website for discounts).
- Sky Ticket
Sky Ticket is the pure streaming offer from Sky. You watch the Sky program without a long-term contract, on the device of your choice. Sky Ticket is an online streaming platform similar to Hotstar in India. where you need to subscribe and then can watch movies, series and sports. Their basic plan starts from 15 Euro/ Month.
- Maxdome
Maxdome is a video-on-demand portal from Videociety GmbH. Maxdome is the online video library for SmartTV, computers and mobile devices. Here you can watch both cutting-edge films (also in 3D) and classic films. Maxdome is a platform where you can buy or rent movies or series to watch. No monthly subscription is required.
- Magenta TV
MagentaTV is Telekom’s TV streaming service . With this service you can receive numerous television channels and also have access to unique series, films, shows and documentaries in our mega library as well as to RTL+ PREMIUM for the MagentaTV Smart tariff. With various additional packages such as MagentaSport, you can customize your MagentaTV offer. They offer Over 100 channels including 50 public and private HD channels which includes Disney+, RTL+ PremiumFree, etc. it allows up to 3 streams in parallel.
- Rakuten TV
Rakuten TV is a video-on-demand streaming service, offering movies and TV series for subscription, rental and purchase. It also offers a few movies and series for free. It is owned by the Japanese company Rakuten. Rakuten has its Headquarters in Barcelona, Spain.
- DAZN
DAZN offers flexible, live and on-demand streaming of football, basketball, tennis, American football and boxing games, among other things. Sports fans can easily watch top-class sports live on DAZN via PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, smart TV, various TV sticks or game consoles. The monthly subscription is 24,99 Euro/ Month.
- DasErste
Das Erste (Erstes Deutsches Fernsehen) is the flagship national television channel of the ARD association of public broadcasting corporations in Germany. ARD and ZDF – “the Second” German Television Channel – together comprise the public service television broadcasters in the German television system. In 1996 Das Erste got its official name. You can watch live streaming on its website for free. Also, you can watch live sports for free. so you don’t miss any Sunday soccer/football matches. It’s a german channel so don’t expect to watch Cricket here.
- ZDF
ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen) is a German public-service television broadcaster based in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. It is run as an independent nonprofit institution, which was founded by all federal states of Germany. ZDF is financed by television licence fees and advertising revenues. It’s similar to DasErste where you can watch live sports, movies, series on TV for Free.
- Ran
Ran is the official name for all things related to the sports property of ProSiebenSat.1. The service was founded in 1992, with its first broadcast being a Bundesliga game. Since then, Ran has expanded its coverage to other popular sports in Germany and around the world. Ran Live is the online streaming service for Ran in Germany. This service broadcasts all sorts of disciplines such as motorsports, rugby, college football, wrestling, beach volleyball, darts, handball, mixed martial arts, drone racing, basketball, triathlon, ice hockey, athletics, golf, cycling, winter sports, and more.
- Pluto TV
Pluto TV is an internet television service owned and operated by ViacomCBS Streaming, a division of ViacomCBS, Co-founded by Tom Ryan, Ilya Pozin and Nick Grouf in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, in the United States and parts of Europe, Latin America, and Brazil. The best part is that it is Free to watch, meaning you don’t need to subscribe. This is because it is ad-supported. They also have their mobile app.
Can we use Hotstar or Sony LIV in Germany?
These websites or apps are restricted in Germany. This means if you have an app or open their website, they will not able to stream anything. It’s because they do not follow the copyright rules of Germany and because of it, they come under illegal streaming in Germany. But this doesn’t allow users to stop using such apps or websites. You can use Paid VPN service to use such apps. But make sure that VPN has an Indian server in it where you can connect and watch all content that is allowed in India but restricted in Germany.
Is Torrent Legal in Germany?
No, torrent is illegal in Germany. However, if you open any torrent sites you will not be charged, but if you download anything from torrent then you will be heavily charged. Charges depend on the content you downloaded, which will be from 200 Euro to 10K Euro. If you are a working professional or student, you have to pay those charges on a one-time basis or partly. However, If you are new in Germany and doesn’t know this. then you can negotiate and reduce charges but you have to pay that is for sure.
What if you stay in Sharing Flat and one of your flatmates uses Torrent?
When you buy internet service in sharing, then one flatmate has to buy that service in his/her name. which means he is legally in contract with that internet service provider. So, if another flatmate is using Torrent without his knowledge then also, he will be charged as the contract is in his name. And, all flatmates staying there will have to pay charges to compensate. so, it’s best to stay away from Torrent sites.
Illegal websites for watching movies and sports for Free
These are websites that don’t follow the copyright rules of Germany. But, they are not blocked in Germany. which means you can stream for Free but should avoid downloading anything. Free streaming websites are loaded with lots of ads and popups. so better use ad and popup blocker before visiting them. Also, many attackers will be on the website so you should have Paid version of Internet Security Antivirus which will block all attackers. Make sure to use your personal laptop only, Never use company laptops as they contain crucial information about a company you are working for.
The list of Free but illegal streaming websites are as follow:
Movies and Web series
Sports
Wrapping it up
If you are using illegal websites for watching sports like cricket then you will not be charged anything, but all those streamings are delayed for 3-5 minutes. so if you compared with the live score you will find it match is delayed by 1-2 overs. For movies and series, I highly recommend going for paid subscriptions. Although, if you don’t want to pay and watch for free then make sure you don’t download anything from those websites. Also, try to use the Tor browser for safety. Tor is the best browser that avoids tracking data and it keeps you safe from web attackers on illegal websites. Don’t ever think of using Torrent for any kind of downloads. Read the complete article and keep yourself out of trouble.