Can you watch American TV in Germany?
Partly. Official ways to watch in Germany:
- CBS: Paramount+ in other countries (in some countries, not the channel itself)
- CNN: CNN International
- Fox News: Fox News International (in some countries)
- ESPN: ESPN channels in other regions (in some countries, not the channel itself)
- HBO: HBO Max in other countries (in some countries, not the channel itself)
- CBS News: CBS News 24/7 (in some countries)
- Nickelodeon: Paramount+ in other countries (in some countries, not the channel itself)
- Disney Channel: Disney+ in other countries (in some countries, not the channel itself)
No official way that we found for ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, Telemundo, Univision, MS NOW, PBS KIDS, Cartoon Network, The CW, MTV, NBC Sports, Comedy Central, NFL Network and CNBC.
American TV channels in Germany
CNN
Partly. CNN International (worldwide, through TV providers). CNN's channel for viewers outside the US, in TV packages.
Fox News
Fox News International (selected countries, paid). Fox News Channel live, plus Fox Business, in selected countries. Check if your country is one of them.
CBS News
CBS News 24/7 (91 countries, free). The free live news stream on CBSNews.com and in the CBS News apps. Check if your country is one of them.
CBS
Paramount+ in other countries (selected countries, price varies by country). Many CBS series on demand in countries where Paramount+ is sold, but not the live CBS channel. Check if your country is one of them.
ESPN
ESPN channels in other regions (selected regions, through TV providers). Separate ESPN channels with their own programmes, sold by local TV providers. Check if your country is one of them.
HBO
HBO Max in other countries (selected countries, paid). HBO's series and films on demand where HBO Max is sold. Not the live HBO channels. Check if your country is one of them.
Nickelodeon
Paramount+ in other countries (selected countries, paid). Nickelodeon shows on demand where Paramount+ is sold. Not the live channel. Check if your country is one of them.
Disney Channel
Disney+ in other countries (selected countries, paid). Disney Channel shows on demand where Disney+ is sold. Not the live channel. Check if your country is one of them.
ABC
No. ABC does not stream live in Germany: it is blocked outside the US, and we found no official alternative.
NBC
No. NBC does not stream live in Germany: it is blocked outside the US, and we found no official alternative.
FOX
No. FOX does not stream live in Germany: it is blocked outside the US, and we found no official alternative.
PBS
No. PBS does not stream live in Germany: it is blocked outside the US, and we found no official alternative.
Telemundo
No. Telemundo does not stream live in Germany: it is blocked outside the US, and we found no official alternative.
Univision
We found no official way to watch Univision live in Germany.
MS NOW
No. MS NOW does not stream live in Germany: it is blocked outside the US, and we found no official alternative.
PBS KIDS
No. PBS KIDS does not stream live in Germany: it is blocked outside the US, and we found no official alternative.
Cartoon Network
We found no official way to watch Cartoon Network live in Germany.
The CW
We found no official way to watch The CW live in Germany.
MTV
We found no official way to watch MTV live in Germany.
NBC Sports
No. NBC Sports does not stream live in Germany: it is blocked outside the US, and we found no official alternative.
Comedy Central
We found no official way to watch Comedy Central live in Germany.
NFL Network
We found no official way to watch NFL Network live in Germany.
CNBC
We found no official way to watch CNBC live in Germany.
American TV in Germany: common questions
How can I watch American TV in Germany?
CBS: Paramount+ in other countries (in some countries, not the channel itself). CNN: CNN International. Fox News: Fox News International (in some countries). ESPN: ESPN channels in other regions (in some countries, not the channel itself). HBO: HBO Max in other countries (in some countries, not the channel itself). CBS News: CBS News 24/7 (in some countries). Nickelodeon: Paramount+ in other countries (in some countries, not the channel itself). Disney Channel: Disney+ in other countries (in some countries, not the channel itself). No official way that we found for ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, Telemundo, Univision, MS NOW, PBS KIDS, Cartoon Network, The CW, MTV, NBC Sports, Comedy Central, NFL Network and CNBC.
Which American TV channels are free in Germany?
Free, but only some programmes or some countries: CBS News (CBS News 24/7). Each channel page says what the free stream shows.
Which apps and services carry American TV channels in Germany?
CNN International: CNN. Fox News International: Fox News. CBS News 24/7: CBS News.
Can I watch American TV in Germany with a VPN?
We do not list a VPN as an option. Many streaming services forbid them in their terms of use, and their apps are made for viewers in their home country. We only list official ways to watch.
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