Germany will compete against Switzerland in the Handball World Championship 2025 on Friday at 8:30 PM at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Switzerland’s top scorer is absent, and they managed only a draw in their opener. Germany started strong with a win over Poland, though player Juri Knorr has a minor injury concern. Fans can watch the match live on ZDF for free, with various legal streaming options available. Highlights will also be posted on YouTube.
Just two days after their first match, Germany is set to face off against Switzerland in the Handball World Championship 2025. This Group A encounter will take place this Friday evening at 8:30 PM, live from the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning.
Switzerland, missing their top scorer Manuel Zehnder, struggled initially in their opening match, managing a 17:17 draw against the Czech Republic. The standout player for Switzerland was Nikola Portner, the goalkeeper from Magdeburg, who will need to deliver another stellar performance to secure a positive result tonight.
Germany kicked off the tournament on a high note, overcoming early challenges to defeat Poland 35:28. The only concern for the team is playmaker Juri Knorr, who is believed to have sustained a minor injury. As the clear favorites in this matchup against their neighbors, the DHB team is looking to build on their strong start. Fans can catch this thrilling game live on ZDF, available for free on television.
How to Stream ZDF Live
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With a variety of TV streaming apps, you can easily access ZDF’s live stream online, with many options available without registration and free of charge.
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Accessing ZDF Live Stream via Your Browser
You can find all legal live streams from ZDF on this page. In most cases, no registration or payment is necessary to access the stream.
Since the streams are browser-based, you can start watching on your laptop and connect it to your TV for a bigger screen experience. With the right resolution and bandwidth, you can enjoy a fantastic viewing experience. Alternatively, consider making your TV ‘smart’ to stream directly via its integrated browser.
Handball World Championship 2025 Broadcast on Free TV
The public broadcasters ARD and ZDF will alternate broadcasts of games featuring Germany during the Handball European Championship this year. Eurosport will also air select games without German participation.
Sportdeutschland.TV Coverage of the Handball World Championship 2025
Sportdeutschland.TV has secured exclusive rights to stream all 108 matches of the World Championship, so a subscription will be necessary to watch the tournament. The tournament pass is particularly appealing at just 15 euros, allowing access to all matches, while a pay-per-view ticket is available for 5 euros.
Live Streaming Sportdeutschland.TV in Your Browser
You can find all legal streams from Sportdeutschland.TV right here on this page. As with ZDF, most streams are available without the need for registration or payment.
Since all streams run directly in your browser, you can easily watch on a laptop and connect it to a TV. Ensuring you have the right resolution and bandwidth will provide a clear image. Alternatively, you can make your TV ‘smart’ and enjoy the stream directly on the TV using its built-in browser.
Catch Highlights on YouTube
If you miss any matches, highlights will be available on the YouTube channels of public broadcasters and Sportdeutschland.TV, allowing you to catch up on all the action.
YouTube channel of Sportdeutschland❯YouTube channel of the ZDF Sports Studio❯YouTube channel of the ARD Sports Show❯
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